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Don't miss this utterly gripping tale of romance, ambition, and deceit, from the Queen of Romantic Mystery, Mary Stewart - perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym.

Whitescar is a beautiful old house and farm situated in Roman Wall country. It will make a rich inheritance for its heirs, but in order to secure it, they enlist the help of a young woman named Mary who bears remarkable resemblance to missing Whitescar heiress, Annabel Winslow. Their deception will spark a powder-keg of ambition, obsession and long-dead love.

Praise for Mary Stewart:

'There are few to equal Mary Stewart' Daily Telegraph

'Mary Stewart is magic.' New York Times

'One of the great British storytellers of the 20th century' Independent

'The Ivy Tree has the ideal thriller blend of plot, suspense, character drawing and good writing' Daily Express