The Night in Question

Our octogenarian heroine’s determination to investigate a violent crime on her doorstep, leads her to reflect on her colourful past of love and loss, in this wonderfully warm and involving page-turner * Clare Chambers, Sunday Times bestselling author of Small Pleasures *
A wonderful, life-affirming novel, full of surprises, tender of heart, and infused with a spirit as warm and generous as any I have read. It's a gripping literary whodunnit and so much more . . . I adored it. * Emma Stonex, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lamplighters *
Full of unforgettable characters, a beguiling mystery with gorgeous prose, The Night in Question completely captured my heart. Florence Butterfield is a woman I will never forget and her story is one that had me in all kinds of tears. A triumph. * Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things *
It's brilliant * Daily Mail *
Totally original, this water-colour pretty novel is as surprising as it is inspirational. I loved it! * Katie Fforde *
I found myself catching my breath at the brilliance of the insight and the clever and truthful way Susan Fletcher reveals Florrie’s complicated emotional journey. A novel filled with love and generosity, it is a triumph. * Elizabeth Buchan, Sunday Times bestselling author *
Every word is a jewel. A richly evocative and moving portrait of an unforgettable heroine who will teach you everything you need to know about life and love and loss. The best book I have read for a long time. * Veronica Henry, Sunday Times bestselling author *
A perfect peach of a novel! Bright and beautiful writing, a delicious cast of characters, and a moreish whodunnit plot told with warmth, wit and emotional intelligence. A novel to be devoured! * Lucy Clarke, Sunday Times bestselling author *
A novel to treasure. Susan Fletcher's magical prose sparkles, and the story bursts with optimism, compassion, and gratitude. Glorious – in both writing and spirit – it moved me to tears time and time again. * Emylia Hall, author of The Shell House Detectives *
'A wonderful novel, uplifting, tender, wise, funny, sad and a page turner to boot. Florrie is a marvellous creation, warm, complex and with a huge heart. I will miss her company.' * Marika Cobbold, bestselling author of On Hampstead Heath *
How I love this book! A spellbinding mystery, beautifully and richly told, with characters who dive straight into your heart. I couldn't put it down. * Hazel Prior, bestselling author of Away with the Penguins *
No one explores compassion like Susan Fletcher. The Night in Question is not only a gripping mystery, but an exploration of every different kind of love that can be embraced in the ordinary chaos of one life. * Jane Bailey *
Her prose is extraordinarily lyrical . . . and her themes are profound. * Sunday Times *
Fletcher unpeels with delicacy and insight the complex layers of the human heart. * Guardian *
Susan Fletcher is a gifted storyteller * Independent *
Susan Fletcher's prose shimmers like light on water * Marie Claire *
A remarkable talent with words . . . intelligent, perceptive, intuitive * Scotsman *
Fans of Elizabeth is Missing will love this life-affirming read about 87-year-old Flossie who turns detective * Good Housekeeping *
This life-affirming whodunnit explores the complexities of self-discovery and how it’s never too late to fulfil your dreams * Candis *
Fletcher’s novel is a splendid riposte to every wearisome trope about ageing . . . Florrie – and The Night in Question – are life-affirming and wonderful * Natasha Poliszczuk, Book(ish) *