Supper for Six

Supper for Six by Fiona Sherlock, published by Hodder & Stoughton on January 18, 2024, is a 320-page work of fiction that delves into the intricacies of a deadly dinner party. Set in London in 1977, the narrative begins when Lady Anderson invites five guests to her opulent apartment in Bruton Square, unaware of the dark turn the evening will take. As the guests gather, a sudden power cut leads to a shocking discovery: one of them is found dead. The story unfolds through the eyes of Elizabeth Chalice, the only private investigator among the group, who must navigate the complexities of being a witness and a suspect.
Readers will follow Felix Caerphilly, a podcaster and investigator, as he revisits the chilling events of that fateful night decades later. Through interviews with the remaining suspects and recordings from the evening, he seeks to uncover the truth behind Jeremy’s death. Supper for Six intertwines elements of mystery, suspense, and crime, offering an immersive experience that invites readers to piece together the clues alongside the characters. This edition presents a captivating exploration of motives and secrets, making it a notable addition to the cozy mystery genre.
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When Lady Anderson invites five guests to her apartment in Bruton Square, Mayfair, none of the guests know why they have been summoned. And it isn’t long before dinner turns DEADLY.
From the author of Twelve Motives for Murder comes another brilliant immersive murder mystery.
Supper for Six . . . but murder is on the menu
Felix Caerphilly – podcaster and investigator – has been obsessed with the case of the deadly dinner party for decades. Listen along as Felix uncovers what happened that night in 1977 – with interviews with the suspects, and recordings from the night in question . . .
London, 1977: Agapanthus and Francois Langford, Jeremy and Chrissy Crowley, and Elizabeth Chalice have very little in common – except for the fact they have all been summoned at fairly short notice to attend a dinner party hosted by Lady Sybil Anderson, in her rather charming and opulent apartment in Bruton Square, Mayfair.
Once the awkward introductions are out of the way, a powercut sends shockwaves through the group – and when the lights come back on, Jeremy is discovered dead.
Elizabeth Chalice – the only private investigator in the group – becomes detective, witness and suspect . . . Is Jeremy’s death an accident – or is it the very reason they’ve all been called here together?
Decades later . . . can Felix Caerphilly shine light on what really happened that night?
A murderous Abigail’s Party – Fiona Sherlock’s Supper for Six is immersive and incredibly entertaining. Join Elizabeth Chalice and Felix Caerphilly on their quest to get to the bottom of this rather deadly dinner party . . .
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