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The Night in Question

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Florence Butterfield has lived an extraordinary life full of travel, passion and adventure. But, at eighty-seven, she suspects there are no more surprises to come her way. Then, one midsummer’s night, something terrible happens – so strange and unexpected that Florrie is suspicious. Was this really an accident, or is she living alongside a would-be murderer? The only clue is a magenta envelope, discarded earlier that day. And Florrie – cheerfully independent but often overlooked – is the only person determined to uncover the truth. As she does, Florrie finds herself looking back on her own life – and a long-buried secret, traced in faded scars across her knuckles, becomes ever harder to ignore.

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Discover the uplifting story with a uniquely loveable protagonist, perfect for fans of The List of Suspicious Things, Elizabeth is Missing, and Dear Mrs Bird.

‘Full of unforgettable characters . . . a beguiling mystery‘ Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things
‘A wonderfully warm and involving page-turner.‘ Clare Chambers, author of Small Pleasures
Life-affirming [and] full of surprises‘ Emma Stonex, author of The Lamplighters

Florence Butterfield has a secret.

She’s kept it for 70 years. She’s travelled the world, fallen in love, and grown and changed in ways she never could have imagined. But she’s never told a soul.

Until one midsummer’s night, something happens. Something so terrible and unexpected that it changes everything for Florrie. And perhaps, at last, her long-buried secret will finally see the light of day . . .

Praise for The Night in Question and Susan Fletcher:

‘[Fletcher’s] prose is extraordinarily lyrical . . . and her themes are profound.’ Sunday Times
‘A gifted storytellerIndependent
‘Fletcher unpeels with delicacy and insight the complex layers of the human heart.’ Guardian

Readers LOVE The Night in Question:

‘I absolutely loved this book… The writing is compelling and a joy to read.’ ? ? ? ? ?
‘A heartwarming story that […] moved me to tears more than once.’ ? ? ? ? ?
‘I loved this gorgeous novel, which is both a gripping, twisting whodunnit and a moving, intricate, beautifully written portrait of a life.’ ? ? ? ? ?
‘Easily the best book I’ve read this year.’ ? ? ? ? ?
‘A glorious combination of razor-sharp plotting, vivid characterisation and beautiful prose.’ ? ? ? ? ?

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