Laura Purcell: Whispering Muse The [2023] paperback SCFIC Winner of Costa First Novel

Winner of Costa First Novel Award

And how far would you go to protect it

he soon finds himself fishing a briefcase from the water and in doing so he enters a feverish and secret chase

as if he has been dredged from the deep bottom of the world - and his wounds run deep too

and shots by star photographers such as Nan Goldin

Laura Purcell: Whispering Muse The [2023] paperback SCFIC Winner of Costa First Novel'Spooky, atmospheric, brilliant I think I love it the best out of all Laura's books. Watch out for it but beware' Bridget Collins, author of number one bestseller, The Binding 'Deliciously creepy, riveting and full of heart with compelling characters and brilliant twists. The theatrical setting and use of the tragedies on stage that are woven expertly into the unfolding story is glitteringly dark and mesmerising' Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times