The Turnglass: The Sunday Times Bestseller - turn the book, uncover the mystery

Gareth Rubin's new crime mystery, "HOLMES MORIARTY," is a stunning, ingenious, and immersive tale set in 1880s England and 1930s California. The book is a tête-bêche novel, beloved of nineteenth-century bookmakers, with two intertwined stories printed back-to-back. The story follows an idealistic young doctor, Simeon Lee, who is called from London to treat his cousin, Parson Oliver Hawes, who is dying. Parson Hawes believes he is being poisoned and points the finger at his sister-in-law, Florence, who is kept in a glass-walled apartment in Oliver's library. The secret to how she came to be there is found in Oliver's tête-bêche journal, where one side tells a very different story from the other. The book has received praise for its intricate and thoroughly mesmerising tale of family plots and schemes across several generations, its highly atmospheric and hectic searches for terrible truths, and its masterful way the tales are cemented together. It is a risky idea, beautifully executed, and deserves top marks for originality and for braving such a niche literary format.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 25 April 2024
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Pre-order "HOLMES MORIARTY" - the clever and intriguing new crime mystery from Sunday Times bestselling author Gareth Rubin, out in hardback Autumn 2024. A stunning, ingenious, truly immersive mystery. The Turnglass is a thrilling delight - Chris Whitaker Stuart Turton meets The Magpie Murders in this immersive and unique story for fans of clever crime fiction. Imagine you're holding a book in your hands. It's not just any book though. It's a tête-bêche novel, beloved of nineteenth-century bookmakers. It's a book that is two books: two intertwined stories printed back-to-back. Open the book and the first novella begins. It ends at the middle of the book. Then flip the book over, head to tail, and read the second story in the opposite direction. Both covers are front covers; and it can be read in either direction, or in both directions at once, alternating chapters, to fully immerse the reader in it. 1880s England. On the bleak island of Ray, off the Essex coast, an idealistic young doctor, Simeon Lee, is called from London to treat his cousin, Parson Oliver Hawes, who is dying. Parson Hawes, who lives in the only house on the island – Turnglass House – believes he is being poisoned. And he points the finger at his sister-in-law, Florence. Florence was declared insane after killing Oliver's brother in a jealous rage and is now kept in a glass-walled apartment in Oliver's library. And the secret to how she came to be there is found in Oliver's tête-bêche journal, where one side tells a very different story from the other. 1930s California. Celebrated author Oliver Tooke, the son of the state governor, is found dead in his writing hut off the coast of the family residence, Turnglass House. His friend Ken Kourian doesn't believe that Oliver would take his own life. But when he discovers a mysterious note in Oliver's journal, he begins to suspect that there is more to the story than meets the eye. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a web of lies, deceit, and murder that stretches across two continents and two centuries. With the help of a brilliant young detective, he must race against time to solve the case and bring the killer to justice. "HOLMES MORIARTY" is a gripping and atmospheric novel that will keep you guessing until the very end. With its intricate plot, fascinating characters, and stunning setting, it is a must-read for fans of crime fiction. Don't miss out on this thrilling new release - pre-order your copy today!

Weight: 376g
Dimension: 131 x 198 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398514522