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***PLEASE NOTE: The Mitford Affair was previously published as Bright Young Dead***

‘Absolute blissikins. Set in 1925, The Mitford Affair is a delightful mashup of real and fictional characters’
GUARDIAN

As the glamour of the Bright Young Things crashes into the world of the Mitford sisters, their maid Louisa Cannon finds herself at the scene of a gripping murder mystery.

Meet the Bright Young Things, the rabble-rousing hedonists of the 1920s whose treasure hunts were a media obsession. One such game takes place at the 18th birthday party of Pamela Mitford, but ends in tragedy as cruel, charismatic Adrian Curtis is pushed to his death from the church neighbouring the Mitford home.

The police quickly identify the killer as a maid, Dulcie. But Louisa Cannon, chaperone to the Mitford girls and a former criminal herself, believes Dulcie to be innocent, and sets out to clear the girl’s name . . . all while the real killer may only be steps away.

PRAISE FOR THE MITFORD MURDERS SERIES

‘An extraordinary meld of fact and fiction’ GRAHAM NORTON

‘A lively, entertaining, well-written whodunit’ THE TIMES (crime book of the month)

‘True and glorious indulgence. A dazzling example of a Golden Age mystery’
DAISY GOODWIN

‘Exactly the sort of book you might enjoy with the fire blazing, the snow falling. The solution is neat and the writing always enjoyable’
ANTHONY HOROWITZ (crime novels of the year)

‘Oh how delicious! This terrific start to what promises to be a must-read series is exactly what we all need in these gloomy times. Inventive, glittering, clever, ingenious. I devoured The Mitford Murders… so will you. Give it to absolutely everyone for Christmas, then pre-order the next one’
SUSAN HILL

‘All the blissful escapism of a Sunday-night period drama in a book’
THE POOL

‘Keeps the reader guessing to the very end. An accomplished crime debut and huge fun to read’
EVENING STANDARD

‘This story is drenched in detail and feels both authentic and fun. Curl up in your favourite reading spot and enjoy’
HEAT

‘The plan is that each book will focus on a different Mitford sister. On the strength of this initial entry, success is assured’
FINANCIAL TIMES

‘Elegant, whipsmart and brilliantly twisty-turny, this Downton-style mystery had me hooked from the first page’
VIV GROSKOP

‘Full of period pleasure’
WOMAN & HOME

‘An audacious and glorious foray into the Golden Age of mystery fiction. Breathtaking’
ALEX GRAY

‘A real murder, a real family and a brand new crime fiction heroine are woven together to make a fascinating, and highly enjoyable, read. I loved it’
JULIAN FELLOWES

‘Jessica Fellowes’ deliciously immersive, effortlessly easy novel has a strong feel for period and a rollicking plot’
METRO

‘What a captivating crime novel and heroine Jessica has created in The Mitford Murders. The instant reassurance of being in the hands of a true storyteller with a feel for period detail makes this a real treat’
AMANDA CRAIG

‘This is a chocolate soufflé of a novel: as the enthralling mystery heats up, so the addictive deliciousness of the story rises. The sort of book you never want to end’
JULIET NICOLSON

‘Absolute blissikins. Set in 1925, Bright Young Dead is a delightful mashup of real and fictional characters’
GUARDIAN

As the glamour of the Bright Young Things crashes into the world of the Mitford sisters, their maid Louisa Cannon finds herself at the scene of a gripping murder mystery.

Meet the Bright Young Things, the rabble-rousing hedonists of the 1920s whose treasure hunts were a media obsession. One such game takes place at the 18th birthday party of Pamela Mitford, but ends in tragedy as cruel, charismatic Adrian Curtis is pushed to his death from the church neighbouring the Mitford home.

The police quickly identify the killer as a maid, Dulcie. But Louisa Cannon, chaperone to the Mitford girls and a former criminal herself, believes Dulcie to be innocent, and sets out to clear the girl’s name . . . all while the real killer may only be steps away.

PRAISE FOR THE MITFORD MURDERS SERIES

‘An extraordinary meld of fact and fiction’ GRAHAM NORTON

‘A lively, entertaining, well-written whodunit’ THE TIMES (crime book of the month)

‘True and glorious indulgence. A dazzling example of a Golden Age mystery’
DAISY GOODWIN

‘Exactly the sort of book you might enjoy with the fire blazing, the snow falling. The solution is neat and the writing always enjoyable’
ANTHONY HOROWITZ (crime novels of the year)

‘Oh how delicious! This terrific start to what promises to be a must-read series is exactly what we all need in these gloomy times. Inventive, glittering, clever, ingenious. I devoured The Mitford Murders… so will you. Give it to absolutely everyone for Christmas, then pre-order the next one’
SUSAN HILL

‘All the blissful escapism of a Sunday-night period drama in a book’
THE POOL

‘Keeps the reader guessing to the very end. An accomplished crime debut and huge fun to read’
EVENING STANDARD

‘This story is drenched in detail and feels both authentic and fun. Curl up in your favourite reading spot and enjoy’
HEAT

‘The plan is that each book will focus on a different Mitford sister. On the strength of this initial entry, success is assured’
FINANCIAL TIMES

‘Elegant, whipsmart and brilliantly twisty-turny, this Downton-style mystery had me hooked from the first page’
VIV GROSKOP

‘Full of period pleasure’
WOMAN & HOME

‘An audacious and glorious foray into the Golden Age of mystery fiction. Breathtaking’
ALEX GRAY

‘A real murder, a real family and a brand new crime fiction heroine are woven together to make a fascinating, and highly enjoyable, read. I loved it’
JULIAN FELLOWES

‘Jessica Fellowes’ deliciously immersive, effortlessly easy novel has a strong feel for period and a rollicking plot’
METRO

‘What a captivating crime novel and heroine Jessica has created in The Mitford Murders. The instant reassurance of being in the hands of a true storyteller with a feel for period detail makes this a real treat’
AMANDA CRAIG

‘This is a chocolate soufflé of a novel: as the enthralling mystery heats up, so the addictive deliciousness of the story rises. The sort of book you never want to end’
JULIET NICOLSON

A classic mystery starring the glamorous Mitford sisters and inspired real events, The Mitford Vanishing is the perfect story for fans of Agatha Christie.

1937. War with Germany is dawning, and a civil war already raging in Spain. Split across political lines, the six Mitford sisters are more divided than ever. Meanwhile their former maid Louisa Cannon is now a private detective, working with her ex-policeman husband Guy Sullivan.

Louisa and Guy are surprised when a call comes in from novelist Nancy Mitford requesting that they look into the disappearance of her Communist sister Jessica, nicknamed Decca. It quickly becomes clear that Decca may have made for the war in Spain – and not alone.

As a second, separate missing person case is opened, Louisa and Guy discover that every marriage has its secrets – but some are more deadly than others . . .

PRAISE FOR THE MITFORD MURDERS SERIES

‘A glittering, entertaining, perfectly formed whodunnit’
Adele Parks

‘Exactly the sort of book you might enjoy with the fire blazing, the snow falling etc. The solution is neat and the writing always enjoyable’
Anthony Horowitz

‘A lively, well-written, entertaining whodunnit’
The Times

‘The most complex of bonds is explored in this startlingly original and finely drawn portrait of female friendship, with all its uplifting and destructive intensity’
ELLERY LLOYD

‘An absolute jewel of a book which puts seven decades of complicated female friendship under the microscope – and reveals dark truths. It’s a masterclass in things unsaid, in both form and content’
ERIN KELLY

An unsettling, gripping and original novel by Jessica Fellowes, author of the international smash hit, award-winning Mitford Murders series.

Kate and Bella, Bella and Kate. From childhood they were inseparable yet polar opposites: Bella sensible and cautious, Kate gregarious and just a little dangerous.

Then men came into their lives and things changed: a black seed was set in in the heart of their relationship. Over decades, acts of both cruelty and love feed that seed until one shocking event leads to further tragedy. Neither will escape unscathed.

In her first standalone novel, Jessica Fellowes explores the darkest corners of female friendship, a place where loyalty and betrayal become one.

THE MITFORDS AT WAR

It’s 1941, and the Mitford household is splintered by the vicissitudes of war. To bring the clan together – maybe for one last time – Deborah invites them to Chatsworth for Christmas, along with a selection of society’s most impressive and glamorous guests, as well as old family friend Louisa Cannon, a private detective.

One night, a psychic arrives, and to liven things up Deborah agrees she may host a séance. But entertainment turns to dark mystery as the psychic reveals that a maid was murdered in this very same house – and she can prove it.

Louisa steps forward to try to solve the cold case. But with a house full of people who want nothing more than to bury their secrets, will she be able to unmask the murderer? And how deep does the truth lie?

PRAISE FOR THE MITFORD MURDERS SERIES

‘A glittering, entertaining, perfectly formed whodunnit’
Adele Parks

‘Exactly the sort of book you might enjoy with the fire blazing, the snow falling etc. The solution is neat and the writing always enjoyable’
Anthony Horowitz

‘A lively, well-written, entertaining whodunnit’
The Times

An extraordinary meld of fact and fiction — Graham Norton

Collected together for the first time at a special price, all six novels in the hugely acclaimed, much-loved The Mitford Murders series.

When Louisa Cannon escapes a life of poverty to work for famous socialities the Mitford family in 1919, little does she know it will lead her through more than two decades of murders and mystery.

As she becomes first maid and then friend to the six Mitford sisters, Louisa discovers a talent for solving crimes. Alongside policeman Guy Sullivan, she will investigate the murder of Florence Nightgale’s goddaughter, a treasure hunt gone awry, and even a missing Mitford sister.

Inspired by real events, The Mitford Murders is a riveting series for fans of Anthony Horowitz and Agatha Christie, a glimpse into a work of high society and low crimes.

PRAISE FOR THE MITFORD MURDERS SERIES

‘A glittering, entertaining, perfectly formed whodunnit’
Adele Parks

‘Exactly the sort of book you might enjoy with the fire blazing, the snow falling etc. The solution is neat and the writing always enjoyable’
Anthony Horowitz

‘A lively, well-written, entertaining whodunnit’
The Times

A timeless whodunnit with the fascinating Mitford sisters at its heart, The Mitford Trial is inspired by a real-life murder in a story full of intrigue, affairs and betrayal.

It’s former lady’s maid Louisa Cannon’s wedding day, but the fantasy is shattered shortly after when she is approached by a secretive man asking her to spy on Diana Mitford – who is having an affair with the infamous Oswald Mosley – and her similarly fascist sister Unity.

Thus as summer 1933 dawns, Louisa finds herself accompanying the Mitfords on a glitzy cruise, full of the starriest members of Society. But the waters run red when a man is found attacked, with suspects everywhere.

Back in London, the case is taken by lawyer Tom Mitford, and Louisa finds herself caught between worlds: of a love lost to blood, a family divided, and a country caught in conflict.

PRAISE FOR THE MITFORD MURDERS SERIES

‘A glittering, entertaining, perfectly formed whodunnit’
Adele Parks

‘Oh how delicious! Exactly what we all need in these gloomy times. Give it to absolutely everyone for Christmas, then pre-order the next one’
Susan Hill

‘A lively, well-written, entertaining whodunnit’
The Times

‘Exactly the sort of book you might enjoy with the fire blazing, the snow falling etc. The solution is neat and the writing always enjoyable’
Anthony Horowitz

‘An extraordinary meld of fact and fiction’
Graham Norton

‘True and glorious indulgence. A dazzling example of a Golden Age mystery’
Daisy Goodwin

‘Crime and scandal await!’
Hello

‘Absolute blissikins. This is a delightful mashup of real and fictional characters’
Guardian

‘A delightful escapist period piece to brighten the darkest days of winter’
Woman & Home

‘All the blissful escapism of a Sunday-night period drama in a book’
The Pool

‘An audacious and glorious foray into the Golden Age of mystery fiction. Breathtaking’
Alex Gray

‘Keeps the reader guessing to the very end. An accomplished crime debut and huge fun to read’
Evening Standard

‘This story is drenched in detail and feels both authentic and fun. Curl up in your favourite reading spot and enjoy’
Heat

‘A glittering, entertaining, perfectly formed whodunnit’ ADELE PARKS

The newly married and most beautiful of the Mitford sisters, Diana, hot-steps around Europe with her husband and fortune heir Bryan Guinness, accompanied by maid Louisa Cannon, as well as some of the most famous and glamorous luminaries of the era. But murder soon follows, and with it, a darkness grows in Diana’s heart . . .

This wonderful new book in the bestselling The Mitford Murders series sees the Mitford sisters at a time of scandalous affairs, political upheaval and murder.

PRAISE FOR THE MITFORD MURDERS SERIES

‘A lively, entertaining, well-written whodunit’ THE TIMES (crime book of the month)

‘Exactly the sort of book you might enjoy with the fire blazing, the snow falling. The solution is neat and the writing always enjoyable’ ANTHONY HOROWITZ (crime novels of the year)

‘Absolute blissikins’ THE GUARDIAN

‘A must-read series . . . exactly what we all need in these gloomy times. Inventive, glittering, clever, ingenious’ SUSAN HILL

‘All the blissful escapism of a Sunday-night period drama in a book’ THE POOL

‘An extraordinary meld of fact and fiction’ GRAHAM NORTON

‘True and glorious indulgence. A dazzling example of a Golden Age mystery’ DAISY GOODWIN

‘Keeps the reader guessing to the very end. An accomplished crime debut and huge fun to read’ EVENING STANDARD

‘This story is drenched in detail and feels both authentic and fun. Curl up in your favourite reading spot and enjoy’ HEAT

‘Elegant, whipsmart and brilliantly twisty-turny, this Downton-style mystery had me hooked from the first page’ VIV GROSKOP

‘Full of period pleasure’ WOMAN & HOME

‘An audacious and glorious foray into the Golden Age of mystery fiction. Breathtaking’ ALEX GRAY

‘A real murder, a real family and a brand new crime fiction heroine are woven together to make a fascinating, and highly enjoyable, read. I loved it’ JULIAN FELLOWES

‘Jessica Fellowes’ deliciously immersive, effortlessly easy novel has a strong feel for period and a rollicking plot’ METRO

‘What a captivating crime novel. The instant reassurance of being in the hands of a true storyteller with a feel for period detail makes this a real treat’ AMANDA CRAIG

‘This is a chocolate soufflé of a novel: as the enthralling mystery heats up, so the addictive deliciousness of the story rises. The sort of book you never want to end’ JULIET NICOLSON

‘A lively, well-written, entertaining whodunit’ THE TIMES

Lose yourself in the sumptuous first novel in a new series of Golden Age mysteries set amid the lives of the glamorous Mitford sisters.

It’s 1919, and Louisa Cannon dreams of escaping her life of poverty in London, and most of all her oppressive and dangerous uncle.

Louisa’s salvation is a position within the Mitford household at Asthall Manor, in the Oxfordshire countryside. There she will become nurserymaid, chaperone and confidante to the Mitford sisters, especially sixteen-year-old Nancy – an acerbic, bright young woman in love with stories.

But when a nurse – Florence Nightingale Shore, goddaughter of her famous namesake – is killed on a train in broad daylight, Nancy and amateur sleuth Louisa find that in postwar England, everyone has something to hide . . .

Written by Jessica Fellowes, author of the number one-bestselling Downton Abbey books, The Mitford Murders is the perfect new obsession for fans of Daisy Goodwin, Anthony Horowitz and Agatha Christie – and is based on a real unsolved crime.

‘An extraordinary meld of fact and fiction’ GRAHAM NORTON

‘True and glorious indulgence. A dazzling example of a Golden Age mystery’
DAISY GOODWIN

‘Exactly the sort of book you might enjoy with the fire blazing, the snow falling. The solution is neat and the writing always enjoyable’
ANTHONY HOROWITZ

‘Oh how delicious! This terrific start to what promises to be a must-read series is exactly what we all need in these gloomy times. Inventive, glittering, clever, ingenious. I devoured The Mitford Murders… so will you. Give it to absolutely everyone for Christmas, then pre-order the next one’
SUSAN HILL

‘All the blissful escapism of a Sunday-night period drama in a book’
THE POOL

‘Keeps the reader guessing to the very end. An accomplished crime debut and huge fun to read’
EVENING STANDARD

‘This story is drenched in detail and feels both authentic and fun. Curl up in your favourite reading spot and enjoy’
HEAT

‘The plan is that each book will focus on a different Mitford sister. On the strength of this initial entry, success is assured’
FINANCIAL TIMES

‘Elegant, whipsmart and brilliantly twisty-turny, this Downton-style mystery had me hooked from the first page’
VIV GROSKOP

‘Full of period pleasure’
WOMAN & HOME

‘An audacious and glorious foray into the Golden Age of mystery fiction. Breathtaking’
ALEX GRAY

‘A real murder, a real family and a brand new crime fiction heroine are woven together to make a fascinating, and highly enjoyable, read. I loved it’
JULIAN FELLOWES

‘Jessica Fellowes’ deliciously immersive, effortlessly easy novel has a strong feel for period and a rollicking plot’
METRO

‘What a captivating crime novel and heroine Jessica has created in The Mitford Murders. The instant reassurance of being in the hands of a true storyteller with a feel for period detail makes this a real treat’
AMANDA CRAIG

‘This is a chocolate soufflé of a novel: as the enthralling mystery heats up, so the addictive deliciousness of the story rises. The sort of book you never want to end’
JULIET NICOLSON

An unexpected hike to the Other Side . . .

After time away, Agatha Raisin returns to her beloved Cotswold village of Carsely – and to her handsome neighbour, James Lacey. True, James seems less than thrilled to see her, but Agatha is soon distracted by a sensational murder. The victim, found in a field, is young hiker Jessica Tartinck, who spent her life enraging landowners by insisting on her right to roam. Hope springs eternal in Agatha’s breast as she lures the reluctant James into her investigation. There are so many leads to follow, for Jessica’s fellow walkers – not to mention the landowners – all seem able to commit murder.

Praise for the Agatha Raisin series:

‘M. C. Beaton’s imperfect heroine is an absolute gem.’ Publishers Weekly

‘The detective novels of M. C. Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status.’ The Times

‘Being a cranky, middle-aged female myself, I found Agatha charming!’ Amazon customer review

‘I dream of being able to speak out like Aggie . . . she’s a heroine!’ A. Lucas, Essex, reader review

‘An absolute treat of a read with all the ingredients of a vintage murder mystery: a country house, mysterious dead bodies and three actresses all keen to catch the killer. Perfect weekend reading!’ Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal

‘Celebrates and gently satirises Golden Age crime novels in a hugely entertaining country house mystery’ The Times
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Three rival actresses team up to solve a murder at the stately home of the author who made them famous – only to discover the solution lies in the stories themselves. A contemporary mystery with a Golden Age feel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Jessica Fellowes.

In attendance: the VIP fans, staying at Aldermere; the fan club president turned convention organiser; the team behind the newest movie adaptation of Davenport’s books; the Davenport family themselves – and the three actresses famous for portraying Lettice’s 1930s detective, Dahlia Lively.

National treasure Rosalind King, from the original movies. TV Dahlia for thirteen seasons, Caro Hooper. And ex-child star Posy Starling, fresh out of the fame wilderness (and rehab) to take on the Dahlia mantle for the new movie.

Each actress has her own interpretation of the character – but this English summer weekend they will have to put aside their differences, as the crimes at Aldermere turns anything but cosy.

When fictional death turns into real bodies, can the three Dahlias find the answers to the murders among the fans, the film crew, the family – or even in Lettice’s books themselves?

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PRAISE FOR THE THREE DAHLIAS

‘Dame Agatha would approve’ Daily Mail

‘The perfect holiday read’ Woman and Home

‘A wonderful celebration of Golden Age crime. . . a read you can sink into, just like the perfect country house weekend. You will definitely love Dahlia in all her guises by the end’ S.J. Bennett, author of The Windsor Knot

‘A sprightly offering. . . a pleasant summer read’ The Critic

‘A fun, 1930s style murder-mystery, which makes for perfect holiday reading’ Woman’s Weekly

‘A cosy whodunnit told with modern flair’ Yours

‘A completely extraordinary autobiography. One that reads like the most outlandish, beguiling fiction but that is – amazingly – all true’ – William Boyd, Sunday Times bestselling author

‘Outrageous fun…my goodness there are knee-tremblers galore in this racy memoir’ – The Times

‘A wonderful journey through 20th Century history. I thoroughly enjoyed it’ – Lady Anne Glenconner, author of Lady in Waiting

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For fear of growing up like his stiff-upper-lipped Uncle Dick, Roderic Fenwick Owen (1921-2011) survived Eton, Oxford and the Second World War to become a travel writer, experiencing the varied wonders of the 20th century’s people and places in that guise. Frequently finding himself party to crucial historical events (including experiencing Nazi Germany in 1939 and the Pentagon during the Cold War Years), his life featured a stellar cast of characters from Eisenhower and Jackson Pollock to Christopher Lee and Sean Connery.

At the heart of Roddy’s writing adventures lay his search for love, even if just for the night. He fell head over heels for, and married a Polynesian princess while beachcombing in Tahiti, but when a dazzling trip to 1950s New York opened his eyes to the fact he was more attracted to men than women, he was forced to continue his quest for his soulmate under threat of danger. This was at a time when the police were prosecuting and imprisoning more gay men than ever before, including some of his friends.

Lyrical, witty and at times jaw-droppingly unbelievable, Oh, What A Lovely Century is both a highly personal memoir and a marvellous obituary of an ever-changing and now lost world – that was frequently the best of times, and sometimes the worst.

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‘If you have a penchant for posh goss, don’t miss this riotous memoir’ – Evening Standard

‘[Fenwick Owen] brushed the skirts of history … a joy’ – The Telegraph

‘Stuffed to the gills with raucous anecdotes and mesmerising detail … Fenwick Owen’s memoirs are witty and touching but also an important record of how society has changed’ – Jessica Fellowes, author of The Mitford Murders

THE RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK FOR AUTUMN 2022

Can YOU guess who killed Jamie Lawrence?


***Don’t miss the new spectacularly entertaining thriller from Celia Walden – THE SQUARE is available to pre-order now***

‘Impossible to put down’

HELEN FIELDING international bestselling author of Bridget Jones’s Diary

‘I adored it’

GILLIAN MCALLISTER Sunday Times bestselling author of That Night

‘Totally gripping . . . Nicole Kidman TV miniseries is written all over it’

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

‘The final twist genuinely blindsided me’ Reader Review

‘Immensely entertaining’

LOUISE CANDLISH Sunday Times bestselling author of Our House

‘A runaway train ride of a thriller’

SUN

‘Cracking . . . [Payday] rips along, full of tension and drama’

DAILY MAIL

‘A must read’

JANE CORRY Sunday Times bestselling author of My Husband’s Wife

‘Prepare to be wrong-footed at every turn’

CAZ FREAR Number One bestselling author of Sweet Little Lies

‘Highly recommended, I cannot fault it‘ Reader Review

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Late one night, three women share secrets.

They barely know each other, but they all know Jamie Lawrence. They know what he’s guilty of. And they agree something must be done.

But as their plan spirals out of control, they begin to doubt themselves . . . and each other. Then Jamie is found dead. And suddenly everything is at stake. As lies are unravelled and truths exposed, two urgent questions emerge:

Who is really guilty?

And who will have to pay?
______________________

‘This year’s most electrifying ride’

CHANDLER BAKER New York Times bestselling author of Whisper Network

‘Sensational’

TONY PARSONS Number One bestselling author

‘Ratchets up the tension until the final couldn’t-see-it-coming twist’

ELLERY LLOYD author of People Like Her, a Richard & Judy bookclub pick

‘I absolutely loved it. It’s unputdownable, a great mystery and a fantastic read’

BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD international bestselling author

‘An intelligent, thought-provoking story with some great twists’

ALLIE REYNOLDS author of Shiver

‘Gripping from the start’ Reader Review

‘I inhaled it’

JESSICA FELLOWES international bestselling author of The Mitford Murders

‘Crackles with energy and the plot whipped me along’

EMMA CURTIS bestselling author of One Little Mistake

‘I could not put it down’ Reader Review

‘Really compelling . . . the characterisation is excellent’ Reader Review

‘A page turner that will provoke many a debate’

C.J. COOPER bestselling author of The Book Club