The Feast : The Summer Holiday Seaside Crime Classic by Margaret Kennedy 9780571367795

The Feast : The Summer Holiday Seaside Crime Classic

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Embark on a captivating journey through this rediscovered vintage crime classic, set against the backdrop of a Cornish summer in 1947. As the Pendizack Manor Hotel lies buried beneath a collapsed cliff, seven guests have met their demise. But was it murder, or a cruel twist of fate? Unravel the mystery alongside the detectives, in a tale that will delight fans of Agatha Christie, Celia Fremlin, and Richard Osman.

Margaret Kennedy's masterpiece has garnered praise from literary luminaries and readers alike. Nigella Lawson proclaims her love for it, whilst the Daily Mail hails it as "hilarious and perceptive". Tracy Chevalier lauds its profundity, and Elizabeth Bowen describes it as "a feast indeed".

In the week leading up to the landslide, we're introduced to an eccentric cast of hotel guests. As friendships blossom and romances ignite, dark secrets come to light and the cliff's fissures widen ominously. Kennedy's razor-sharp wit and astute observations shine through, creating a page-turner that's as clever as it is entertaining.

This literary gem offers more than just a whodunit. It's a searing examination of post-war England, a morality play, and possibly even a romance. With its unforgettable ending and elegant prose, "The Feast" is a brilliant and moving literary banquet that will linger in your thoughts long after you've turned the final page.

Readers have showered this book with five-star reviews, calling it "one of the best books ever read" and praising Kennedy as "a first-rate literary genius". Whether you're solving the mystery or savouring the rich character portrayals, this summer holiday seaside crime classic promises a truly unforgettable read.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780571367795
Book Author: Margaret Kennedy
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Faber & Faber
Book Publisher: Faber & Faber
Book Dimensions: 132 x 197 x 35 cm
Book Publication Date: 2021-03-06
Book Pagination: 448 pages
Book Weight: 374g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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