Newlyweds Jane and William have an interesting history. They met while William was married to Lucy. Two weeks after Lucy gave birth to her and William's baby, William left Lucy and the baby. He is in love with Jane and they plan to marry. Now, on their honeymoon, they are shocked to find that Lucy and her fiance are vacationing at the same exclusive resort. Coincidence? After receiving cryptic written messages, Jane is murdered. All the guests and the staff have alibis. Evidence rules William out as a suspect. With no suspects or evidence is it any wonder that after six months the case remains unsolved?
The cast of characters in THE COUPLE AT THE TABLE by Sophie Hannah is both quirky and unique. I found that Lucy leads the pack when it comes to being original and unusual. She reveals herself to us in vivid detail. But is she capable of murdering her ex-husband's new wife? Speaking of which, once Jane's true nature is revealed it might have been easier to determine who didn't want her dead than those who did.
Sophie Hannah brings to readers a cleverly plotted psychological thriller and murder mystery. THE COUPLE AT THE TABLE is a complex story filled with surprises and twists and turns. As for the conclusion, it was a total surprise. Highly recommended.
…until Jane receives a chilling note warning her to “Beware of the couple at the table nearest to yours.” At dinner that night, five other couples are present, and none of their tables is any nearer or farther away than any of the others. It’s almost as if someone has set the scene in order to make the warning note meaningless—but why would anyone do that?
Jane has no idea.
But someone in this dining room will be dead before breakfast, and all the evidence will suggest that no one there that night could have possibly committed the crime.
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