A hilarious and thought-provoking murder mystery about the death of a friendship, and one woman’s quest to track down the best friend who disappeared, for fans of Where'd You Go, Bernadette.
Isabella’s NOT dead.
That’s what Gwen tells anyone who asks about the friend who ghosted them all fifteen years ago. But if Isabella’s not dead, then where is she? And why did she leave, just when Gwen needed her most?
Freshly fifty-three, out of a job, and with children who are starting to fly the nest, Gwen decides to turn detective. Setting out to solve the mystery, Gwen embarks on an adventure across England—then across Europe—that will test her marriage and put her on a collision course with reluctant acquaintances, a mother-in-law best described as eccentric, and a rabbit hole full of clues. But Isabella’s not the only one who’s lost.
A tale of deep, frayed friendship, fractured memories, and skewed perspectives, Isabella’s Not Dead is the story of one woman’s quest to reclaim her best friend—and herself.
Genre: General Fiction
Isabella’s NOT dead.
That’s what Gwen tells anyone who asks about the friend who ghosted them all fifteen years ago. But if Isabella’s not dead, then where is she? And why did she leave, just when Gwen needed her most?
Freshly fifty-three, out of a job, and with children who are starting to fly the nest, Gwen decides to turn detective. Setting out to solve the mystery, Gwen embarks on an adventure across England—then across Europe—that will test her marriage and put her on a collision course with reluctant acquaintances, a mother-in-law best described as eccentric, and a rabbit hole full of clues. But Isabella’s not the only one who’s lost.
A tale of deep, frayed friendship, fractured memories, and skewed perspectives, Isabella’s Not Dead is the story of one woman’s quest to reclaim her best friend—and herself.
Genre: General Fiction
Praise for this book
"Sharp, smart and relatable ... A proper feel-good mystery." - Samuel Burr
"Such a joy to read - funny and clever and charming and captivating." - Bethany Clift
"Beth's tightly-told tale sneaks up on you then completely grips you. Unputdownable." - Mel Giedroyc
"[An] exuberant, suspenseful, hilarious tale of female friendship and frustration ... An addictive mystery [and] brilliant fun." - Jo Harkin
"I inhaled this book; it's so funny and warm and sharp and witty and true." - Marianne Levy
"Isabella's not dead. Or is she? Absolutely loved this book. A witty, wise and compelling exploration of female friendship. I laughed, I cried, I nearly weed myself." - Anna Mazzola
"Smart, funny and life-affirming. A beautifully written, hugely relatable story about friendship, family and finding oneself." - Freya Sampson
"Such a joy to read - funny and clever and charming and captivating." - Bethany Clift
"Beth's tightly-told tale sneaks up on you then completely grips you. Unputdownable." - Mel Giedroyc
"[An] exuberant, suspenseful, hilarious tale of female friendship and frustration ... An addictive mystery [and] brilliant fun." - Jo Harkin
"I inhaled this book; it's so funny and warm and sharp and witty and true." - Marianne Levy
"Isabella's not dead. Or is she? Absolutely loved this book. A witty, wise and compelling exploration of female friendship. I laughed, I cried, I nearly weed myself." - Anna Mazzola
"Smart, funny and life-affirming. A beautifully written, hugely relatable story about friendship, family and finding oneself." - Freya Sampson
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