Book details
The Guest List
by Lucy Foley
2020 · HarperCollins
About the book
On a desolate island off the coast of Ireland, guests gather for the high-profile wedding of a digital magazine publisher and a rising television star. The narrative shifts between the perspectives of the bride, the plus-one, the best man, and the wedding planner as older secrets and current resentments surface during the festivities. High winds and a power failure isolate the group just as a body is discovered. The plot focuses on the history shared by the groom and his former boarding school friends, uncovering past cruelty and hidden connections between the attendees.
This story serves readers who enjoy the classic locked-room mystery setup where every character possesses a motive for murder. It appeals to those interested in psychological tension and the breakdown of social facades under pressure. Readers finish the book with a clear understanding of how childhood trauma and class dynamics influence adult behavior and the ways systemic protection allows past crimes to remain buried until a breaking point occurs.
Details
- Published
- 2020
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- ISBN
- 9780062868954
- Language
- EN