The Secret Thread

The page-turning and spellbinding new novel from the million-copy bestselling author of The Glass House and The Midnight Hour!

An intriguing mystery wrapped in the sumptuously glamorous life of a famous designer. I was enthralled till the very endJennie Godfrey

‘Spellbinding, evocative and beautifully written. Eve Chase’s best book yet!’ Claire Douglas

A clever page-turner of a book, portraying a constellation of glittering characters. Sharply observed and sumptuous Fiona Valpy

A riveting, beautifully told mystery that absorbs from the very first pageClare Leslie Hall

Glorious and glamorousDaily Mail

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Even the darkest secrets unravel in time . . .

In the sultry summer of 1969, at a glittering party in the grounds of a Wiltshire manor house, two worlds collide: the Caswells, the wealthy, glamorous hosts, and the young Bramleys, who belong in the staff quarters.

But the night ends in tragedy. For decades, no one dares talk about it.

Fifty years later, in wintry London, Mimi Mott is preparing to auction the contents of her estate. A legendary interior designer, she is one of only two people alive who know what really happened. Now, she is finally ready to tell the story of that fateful summer.

Jo O’Mara, Mimis new assistant, must earn Mimi’s trust. But Jo comes with a secret of her own, and has to risk everything to unravel the truth - before the auctioneer’s hammer falls.

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A propulsive mystery, luminous writing, and characters who stayed with me. Her best yetSarah Vaughan

Exquisite! Shimmering with allure Evie Woods

It glitters and winks and shines, never letting up for a moment. Absolutely gorgeousVeronica Henry

I devoured it! Lyrical and beguiling Karen Swan