Key In The Lock
A haunting historical mystery steeped in explosive secrets and lost love
By Beth Underdown | Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
About the book
'Haunting, vivid and urgent' Stacey Halls
'Absorbing, beautifully written' Rosie Andrews
'An ingenious page turner' The Times
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Inside lies a secret that won't stay hidden . . .
The Great War is ending, but it has taken Ivy's son. Ivy is consumed by discovering what happened to her boy out there in the trenches, while her husband only wants to forget.
Then a man comes back into Ivy's life who can help her find out. A man who once stole Ivy's heart. A man who also lost his son to a tragedy. A man whose name she hasn't spoken in thirty years.
As Ivy questions her part in the fire at Polneath House, she unlocks a secret that's been burning ever since. But will the truth destroy her - or set her free?
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'It will recruit fans of Du Maurier and Waters' Patrick Gale
'A story of smouldering secrets, lingering guilt and hidden love' Daily Express
'The perfect gothic novel' Stuart Turton
'This is a novel of true elegance, deftly and satisfyingly plotted' Imogen Hermes Gowar
'Atmospheric and rich with evocative detail' Harriet Tyce
'An intriguing, elegantly constructed gothic mystery' Sunday Times
'A smouldering gothic mystery that slowly envelopes you' Joseph Knox
Editions of Key In The Lock
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780241503300
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241991732
- EBook
- ISBN 9780241991749
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780241994955
Read an Excerpt
'Haunting, vivid and urgent' Stacey Halls
'Absorbing, beautifully written' Rosie Andrews
'An ingenious page turner' The Times
--------------
Inside lies a secret that won't stay hidden . . .
The Great War is ending, but it has taken Ivy's son. Ivy is consumed by discovering what happened to her boy out there in the trenches, while her husband only wants to forget.
Then a man comes back into Ivy's life who can help her find out. A man who once stole Ivy's heart. A man who also lost his son to a tragedy. A man whose name she hasn't spoken in thirty years.
As Ivy questions her part in the fire at Polneath House, she unlocks a secret that's been burning ever since. But will the truth destroy her - or set her free?
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'It will recruit fans of Du Maurier and Waters' Patrick Gale
'A story of smouldering secrets, lingering guilt and hidden love' Daily Express
'The perfect gothic novel' Stuart Turton
'This is a novel of true elegance, deftly and satisfyingly plotted' Imogen Hermes Gowar
'Atmospheric and rich with evocative detail' Harriet Tyce
'An intriguing, elegantly constructed gothic mystery' Sunday Times
'A smouldering gothic mystery that slowly envelopes you' Joseph Knox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Key In The Lock about?
'Haunting, vivid and urgent' Stacey Halls
'Absorbing, beautifully written' Rosie Andrews
'An ingenious page turner' The Times
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Inside lies a secret that won't stay hidden . . .
The Great War is ending, but it has taken Ivy's son. Ivy is consumed by discovering what happened to her boy out there in the trenches, while her husband only wants to forget.
Then a man comes back into Ivy's life who can help her find out. A man who once stole Ivy's heart. A man who also lost his son to a tragedy. A man whose name she hasn't spoken in thirty years.
As Ivy questions her part in the fire at Polneath House, she unlocks a secret that's been burning ever since. But will the truth destroy her - or set her free?
--------------
'It will recruit fans of Du Maurier and Waters' Patrick Gale
'A story of smouldering secrets, lingering guilt and hidden love' Daily Express
'The perfect gothic novel' Stuart Turton
'This is a novel of true elegance, deftly and satisfyingly plotted' Imogen Hermes Gowar
'Atmospheric and rich with evocative detail' Harriet Tyce
'An intriguing, elegantly constructed gothic mystery' Sunday Times
'A smouldering gothic mystery that slowly envelopes you' Joseph Knox
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Key In The Lock?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Historical crime and mysteries
Where can I read a sample of Key In The Lock?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241503300
How long is Key In The Lock and how many pages does it have?
Key In The Lock has 288 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Key In The Lock?
Beth Underdown
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Key In The Lock is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780241503300) and paperback(ISBN 9780241991732) and ebook(ISBN 9780241991749) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780241994955)
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