The Bridesmaid
The Bridesmaid by Cate Quinn is a fiction novel published by Orion Publishing Group, Limited on July 31, 2025. This 384-page book follows Adrianna, the heir to a multimillion-dollar nightclub empire, as she plans her dream wedding on the exclusive Kensington’s private tropical island, Elysium. However, the island holds dark memories for Adrianna, as it was the site of her kidnapping on her 21st birthday—a case that remains unsolved. The story takes a chilling turn when a bridesmaid is murdered just before the dress fitting, revealing that Adrianna’s wedding plans may be more complicated than she anticipated.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and suspense as forensic expert Holly becomes involved in the unfolding drama. The narrative delves into the secrets that have haunted Adrianna and her bridesmaids since childhood, with the answers tied to the luxurious yet treacherous environment of Elysium. Themes of crime and forensic science are woven throughout the plot, creating a tense atmosphere as Holly navigates this world of wealth and danger, all while racing against time to uncover the truth and ensure her own survival.
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Adrianna, heir to the multimillion dollar Kensington nightclub empire, is planning her dream wedding – a lavish ceremony funded by exclusive sponsors, on the Kensington’s private tropical island Elysium.
There’s only one flaw in her perfect plans. Elysium holds traumatic memories as the place where she was kidnapped and held hostage for three days on her 21st birthday – a case that was never solved…
When a bridesmaid is murdered the night before the dress fitting, it soon becomes clear that Adrianna won’t be able to get hitched without a hitch. The body is staged in a gruesome display, chillingly reminiscent of Adrianna’s kidnapping.
When forensic expert Holly becomes embroiled in this alien world, the secrets that have dogged the bride and her bridesmaids since childhood start to come out. The answers lie on Elysium, if Holly can find her way into this playground of the rich and famous – and more importantly, if she can get out of it alive…
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PRAISE FOR CATE QUINN:
‘Absolutely thrilling’
ALEX MICHAELIDES, bestselling author of The Silent Patient
‘A superior, creeping psychological thriller taut with tension and drama’
SEATTLE TIMES
‘Utterly compelling’
MARIAN KEYES
‘A sly, contemporary crime masterpiece. I loved it’
ADRIAN MCKINTY
‘Intense, gripping, superb’
WILL DEAN
Atmospheric and addictive’
THE SUN
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