The birdcage library

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A diary hidden. A crime buried. A secret to be freed…

‘A delicious page-turning mystery within a mystery’ LIZ HYDER
‘A twisty treasure hunt of a novel… Utterly beguiling’ LIZZIE POOK
‘It glistens with a hint of the danger that lurks within CHARLOTTE PHILBY
‘Claustrophobic and clever’ JANE SHEMILT
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Dear Reader, the man I love is trying to kill me…

1932. Emily Blackwood, a young adventuress and plant hunter, travels north for a curious new commission. A gentleman has written to request she catalogue his vast collection of taxidermied creatures before sale.

On arrival, Emily finds a ruined castle, its owner haunted by the memory of a woman who disappeared five decades before. And when she discovers the ripped pages of an old diary, crammed into the walls, she realises a dark secret lies here, waiting to entrap her too…

‘Beautiful writing, thrilling plot and a literary treasure hunt – all my favourite things’ ANNA MAZZOLA
‘Outstanding. Lovers of crime, mystery and intrigue should order this immediately’ HARPER’S BAZAAR
Wonderfully gothic and immersive’ NEW EUROPEAN
‘An atmospheric read – add in a literary treasure hunt and this is irresistible’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
‘Very clever. Keeps you glued until the final twist’ WOMAN & HOME

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REAL READERS LOVE THIS TWISTY AND ATMOSPHERIC BOOK!

‘A captivating story which kept me reading far into the night ? ? ? ? &#11088
‘Freya makes the mundane thrilling. It’s visual and beautiful, and a gorgeous piece of of work ? ? ? ? &#11088
‘An absolute triumph ? ? ? ? &#11088
‘Freya creates a claustrophobic atmosphere like no one else ? ? ? ? &#11088
‘A beautiful and captivating read full of mystery and secrets ? ? ? ? &#11088

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A diary hidden. A crime buried. A secret to be freed…

‘A delicious page-turning mystery within a mystery’ LIZ HYDER
‘A twisty treasure hunt of a novel… Utterly beguiling’ LIZZIE POOK
‘It glistens with a hint of the danger that lurks within CHARLOTTE PHILBY
‘Claustrophobic and clever’ JANE SHEMILT
_________

Dear Reader, the man I love is trying to kill me…

1932. Emily Blackwood, a young adventuress and plant hunter, travels north for a curious new commission. A gentleman has written to request she catalogue his vast collection of taxidermied creatures before sale.

On arrival, Emily finds a ruined castle, its owner haunted by the memory of a woman who disappeared five decades before. And when she discovers the ripped pages of an old diary, crammed into the walls, she realises a dark secret lies here, waiting to entrap her too…

‘Beautiful writing, thrilling plot and a literary treasure hunt – all my favourite things’ ANNA MAZZOLA
‘Outstanding. Lovers of crime, mystery and intrigue should order this immediately’ HARPER’S BAZAAR
Wonderfully gothic and immersive’ NEW EUROPEAN
‘An atmospheric read – add in a literary treasure hunt and this is irresistible’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
‘Very clever. Keeps you glued until the final twist’ WOMAN & HOME

_________

REAL READERS LOVE THIS TWISTY AND ATMOSPHERIC BOOK!

‘A captivating story which kept me reading far into the night ? ? ? ? &#11088
‘Freya makes the mundane thrilling. It’s visual and beautiful, and a gorgeous piece of of work ? ? ? ? &#11088
‘An absolute triumph ? ? ? ? &#11088
‘Freya creates a claustrophobic atmosphere like no one else ? ? ? ? &#11088
‘A beautiful and captivating read full of mystery and secrets ? ? ? ? &#11088

Additional information

Weight 0.28 kg
Dimensions 19.6 × 12.8 × 3.4 cm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

391

Language

English

Edition

1st paperback ed

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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