An exhilarating psychological thriller from multi-award winning, best-selling author, Joanne Harris. For the first time in the history of St Oswald’s school, a headmistress is in power, the gates opening to girls. Rebecca Buckfast has spilled blood to reach this position. As the new regime takes on the old guard, the ground shifts. And with it, the remains of a body are discovered. Joanne Harris (MBE) was born in Barnsley. An internationally best-seller she has published over 18 novels including Chocolat, Blackberry Wine and Different Class.

‘A dark and richly enjoyable novel that already feels like a classic’ Elly Griffiths

‘A psychological thriller you can’t put down and an antiheroine you won’t forget’ Harlan Coben

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