Celebrated by Cathy Rentzenbrink, this glorious rediscovered classic exploring the mystery of a buried Cornish hotel is perfect for Agatha Christie and Daphne du Maurier fans ... ''Hilarious and perceptive, here''s the perfect seaside holiday read.'' Daily Mail ''The miniature charm of a Baby Austen.'' Observer ''Tense, touching, human, dire, and funny ... A feast indeed.'' Elizabeth Bowen ''Kennedy is not only a romantic but an anarchist.'' Anita Brookner ''So full of pleasure that you could be forgiven for not seeing how clever it is.'' Cathy Rentzenbrink ''Oh boy, what a treat; wonderfully sharp and funny; I devoured this ... Page-turningly good!'' Lissa Evans Cornwall, Midsummer 1947. Pendizack Manor Hotel is buried in the rubble of a collapsed cliff. Seven guests have perished, but what brought this strange assembly together for a moonlit feast before this Act of God - or Man? Over the week before the landslide, we meet the hotel guests in all their eccentric glory: and as friendships form and romances blossom, sins are revealed, and the cracks widen ... Reader Reviews: ''Really clever - but readable. Perfect for a sunlounger (in the garden!)'' '' One of the best books I have ever read ... Viva Ms. Kennedy, you were truly marvellous!'' ***** ''The best book I''ve ever read. Yes, I know that''s a big statement! Kennedy is quickly becoming my all-time favorite author ... A first-rate literary genius. '' ***** '' This is bar none, one of the best books I have ever read.'' ***** ''A magnificent rediscovery ... Kennedy''s masterpiece is a searing and unflinching look at postwar England ... Elegantly and tartly written, this smart and haunting novel offers one of the most unforgettable endings ... A brilliant and moving literary feast to be enjoyed without any moderation ! ***** ''I''m longing to read this again! Clever Kennedy! Is it a thriller? Is it a morality play or an exploration of divine justice? Or is it a family/village saga and maybe even a romance? ... Terrifically readable with a marvellous cast .'' ***** ''This isn''t just the story of a Cornish summer holiday gone horribly wrong. Kennedy is, in fact, doing something much cleverer and more sophisticated - offering us the chance to solve a very unusual kind of mystery ... An unexpectedly engaging literary game.'' **** ''Such a good idea, and brilliantly executed ... I was unable to stop reading, absorbed completely in the company of the motley group. It''s almost like you''re eavesdropping on them. After finishing it, I find myself still thinking about it ... A fabulous read.'' ***** ''One of my favorite kinds of books: a forgotten treasure . The writing is exemplary ... Many, many fine moments.'' *****
