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The House with Nine Locks

By Philip Gray

The House with Nine Locks

By Philip Gray

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A master forger transforms a young woman's life - but what will it cost her? 'One of the best historical crime novels I've ever read' Frances Quinn 'A page-turner: morally complex and beautifully written' Leonora Nattrass, bestselling author of Blue Water In post-war Flanders, Adelais de Wolf's family is unraveling: her mother increasingly consumed by religious fervor, her father by alcohol. But when her beloved uncle dies, Adelais finds herself in receipt of an unexpected legacy: a shuttered house in a rundown district and its contents hold the promise of independence and wealth, if she is willing to break the law. Adelais stifles her doubts and her fortunes are transformed. But with her rise comes complications: her victimless crimes may not be as victimless as she supposed. Nor has she counted on the singular fanaticism of a brutal detective who never forgives and never forgets. Caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, will Adelais find that her new life comes at too high a price? 'A riveting detective story that turns the genre on its head' Alice Austen, author of 33 Place Brugmann 'Intriguing, pacy, [with] a host of memorable characters... [it] captures everyone's heart' Virginia Baily, author of Early One Morning 'Original and thoughtful' Peter Hitchens, The Lamp PRAISE FOR PHILIP GRAY 'Immensely enjoyable' BBC TWO BETWEEN THE COVERS 'Atmospheric' THE TIMES 'Haunting, cinematic and utterly gripping' D. B. JOHN 'Literary class, intellectual depth and thriller pacing' MATT REES 'Enthralling, enchanting . . . he really is that good' DAVID YOUNG
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
416
Release Date:
2026-02-26
Publication Date:
2026-02-26
Publisher:
Random House UK Ltd
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1529922941
ISBN13:
9781529922943
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
293 g
Height:
132 cm
Width:
196 cm
Thickness:
30 cm
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