The Year of Pleasures : A Novel Condition:Very Good A perfectly choreographed danse macabre'

A perfectly choreographed danse macabre' Mail on Sunday‘Shari Lapena combines the cosy feel and cunning plotting of an Agatha Christie-era whodunnit with a sharp eye for contemporary life and she is rapidly becoming a go-to author for anyone seeking a light but lip-smacking mystery’ Sunday Express‘The psychological thrillers of Lapena are masterclasses in tightly plotted

" --Chuck Colson

an enthralling psychological thriller that spins one woman's seemingly good fortune and another woman's mysterious fate through a kaleidoscope of duplicity

Joel Shulman

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The Year of Pleasures : A Novel Condition:Very Good A perfectly choreographed danse macabre'In this rich and deeply satisfying novel by the beloved author of The Art of Mending, and Open House, a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self discovery, and renewal. Betta Nolan moves to a small town after the death of her husband to try to begin anew. Pursuing a dream of a different kind of life, she is determined to find pleasure in her simple daily routines. Among those who help her in both expected and unexpected