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The Midnight Feast Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Lucy Foley (Author), Roly Botha (Narrator), Laurence Dobiesz (Narrator),
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WELCOME TO THE MANOR THE PARTY'S ON FIRE

**Book your place at the table … The brand new murder mystery thriller from the No.1 bestseller**

'I devoured The Midnight Feast … wicked fun' ALEX MICHAELIDES

'Delicious and darkly glamorous, and full of brilliant twists’ LISA JEWELL

'An atmospheric, tantalizing thriller' NITA PROSE

'Foley is superb' THE TIMES

'A sharp, stylish and stunning murder mystery' CHRIS WHITAKER

'A feast of suspects and motives' CATHERINE STEADMAN

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Midsummer, the Dorset coast

In the shadows of an ancient wood, guests gather for the opening weekend of The Manor: a beautiful new countryside retreat.

But under the burning midsummer sun, darkness stirs. Old friends and enemies circulate among the guests. And the candles have barely been lit for a solstice supper when the body is found.

It all began with a secret, fifteen years ago. Now the past has crashed the party. And it’ll end in murder at…

THE MIDNIGHT FEAST

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"An irresistible whodunit with an irresistible Blair Witch-meets-Fyre Festival backdrop." -- People

"A sharp, stylish and stunning murder mystery. Darkly funny, with trademark twists and unforgettable characters, The Midnight Feast is Lucy Foley's best yet." -- Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the End

"An atmospheric, tantalizing thriller peopled with utterly recognizable characters, all of them hiding something about themselves and their connection to the eerie Manor hotel in Dorset." -- Nita Prose, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid and The Mystery Guest

"Thriller fans rejoice: Lucy Foley is back with another fantastic novel. I devoured The Midnight Feast with a smile on my face. Rarely has murder been so much wicked fun. It has everything you want from a Lucy Foley thriller: a glamorous location, an entertaining cast of characters brought to life with a terrific sense of humor, an undercurrent of witchy menace -- and an unsolved murder. This is the perfect book to take on holiday. Just count yourself lucky you're not staying at The Manor..." -- Alex Michaelides

"The Midnight Feast is Foley's most unputdownable thriller yet. Delicious and darkly glamorous, and full of brilliant twists." -- Lisa Jewell

"Packed with twists and turns....perfect for the murder mystery-obsessed and 'The White Lotus' fans alike." -- The Skimm

"Everything you want in a thriller." -- Harper's Bazaar

"Chilling, exciting, and hugely satisfying." -- Booklist

"The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley has it all... an isolated hotel, a coven of intriguing guests, a family with secrets and a community with scores to settle... while an ancient woodland masking secrets of its own looms all around. This is crime writing at its finest. An intoxicating dose of mystical hedonism gives the story and characters a vibrant darkness and depth that keeps the thrills coming. I flew through it, this fun and fiendish, five star feast of a read." -- Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal

"A transcontinental whodunnit with chic panache, this page-turner will keep you up into the wee hours of the night." -- Good Morning America on The Paris Apartment

"Told in rotating points of view, this Tilt-A-Whirl of a novel brims with jangly tension--an undeniably engrossing guessing game." -- Vogue on The Paris Apartment

"Another page-turning thriller in which the story and its characters are as unique and beguiling as the city itself. ... [Foley] keeps readers on their toes with a fast-paced story in which she does a stellar job of juggling the past and the present with multiple narratives without getting bogged down. You can feel the urgency in her prose. ... A thrilling read." -- USA Today on The Paris Apartment

"With characters suspicious and unlikable in their own way and a fun twist, you're in for a dark and moody escape." -- NPR.org on The Paris Apartment

From the Back Cover

Book your place at the table . . . The brand new murder mystery thriller from the No.1 bestseller**

Midsummer, the Dorset coast

Guests gather for the opening of The Manor hotel, the new jewel on the Dorset coastline. The champagne is flowing, the guest list sparkling, the sun setting on an unforgettable summer solstice.

But under the cloak of celebration, something dark is stirring. The Manor has a secret history; built in the shadows of an ancient wood.

Now old friends and enemies are creeping out of the shadows.

And they’ll soon discover what other deadly secrets come out at night.

About the Author

Lucy Foley studied English literature at Durham University and University College London and worked for several years as a fiction editor in the publishing industry. She is the author of five novels including The Paris Apartment and The Guest List. She lives in London.

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  1. Listening Length
    10 hours and 20 minutes
  2. Author
    Lucy Foley
  3. Narrator
    Roly Botha, see all
  4. Audible release date
    6 Jun. 2024
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  7. ASIN
    B0CL7F2MTB
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Customers have mixed opinions about the readability. Some find the book well-written and a page-turner, while others say the writing is repetitive and boring. They also have mixed feelings about the characters, with some finding them interesting and varied, while other find them stereotypical and weak.

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Another classic page turner from Lucy Foley. Humorous and gripping. Recommended.
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vicki.reads.books
5.0 out of 5 stars Yes yes yes!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 July 2024
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I am a psychological thriller gal through and through and The Midnight Feast ticked all my boxes.

I loved the setting - both the manor itself and the time of year, at the very height of summer. The characters were interesting and varied, and the shift between the different POVs - as well as the different timelines - was expertly done. I'm a sucker for multiple timelines and how the past influences the present, and the way it was used here to peel back layers and reveal twists was superb. I was kicking myself at times when I realised who some people were...

The pacing was spot on; I couldn't stop reading. Yes, until midnight. Past midnight. Unfortunately without any feast though.

I hated Lucy Foley's first book The Hunting Party (gave it one star due to poor writing, stereotypical characters, and a weak plot). I enjoyed her second novel The Guest List (four stars with a great twist). Unfortunately I've not yet read The Paris Apartment, but I'm going to go and read it now because The Midnight Feast demonstrates how far she's come as a writer. LOVED it. Thank you Lucy!
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little bookworm
4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging murder mystery
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 July 2024
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Its the Summer Solstice and opening night at the Manor, a luxurious newly opened hotel in Devon. Yet the following morning there are scenes of devastation, as the Manor has been burned down and a body found on the beach!

Another compelling murder mystery from Lucy Foley, this book follows her tried and tested formula. We have chapters that go back and forth in time, and told from various characters' points of view, as she deftly plots this engaging mystery. Whilst it might be an easy enough guess, we don't even discover who has been murdered till towards the very end of the book, and as for the culprit, there are characters aplenty with motive to choose from.

Set in Devon, Foley adds some folklore and macabre to the story, with local legend and superstition around The Birds, which added a bit of a different touch to the story from her previous works.

As with previous works her chapters are short and snappy, often ending on a cliffhanger, that has you quickly turning the pages. The sense of tension builds throughout the book, though I will say that perhaps the ending felt a little underwhelming after all the build.

As might be expected there are a lot of dislikeable characters here, though also some more likable ones such as Eddie and Jake. Whilst most of the story centres around the build up to the feast on the Summer Solstice in the present day, as well as the aftermath, we also have chapters told as diary entries from about fifteen years before, events of which tie into the present day plot.

There are enough twists and turns here to keep the story engaging throughout, with most of the characters having something to hide. I did correctly guess at quite a lot of the story, though there were still one or two surprises for me.

I thought Foley captured the setting of the story really well, and liked the sense of conflict running between the locals and the rich family at the Manor. There is a really strong sense of atmosphere throughout the story, such that all in all this had me engaged from start to finish.
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Elizabeth
3.0 out of 5 stars Cumbersome
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 July 2024
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A difficult read. Each of the main characters is introduced separately and the story jumps backwards and forwards between. I was having to constantly check back to see which character I was reading about at any given time. The story was a bit implausible as well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 June 2024
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as with all of lucy's books this was un put a downable! an excellent gripping read
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G Matthews
4.0 out of 5 stars An easy read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 July 2024
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Lucy Foley has found a formula, which for the most part works. An enjoyable book which is easy to read
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Stacy Dennis
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and fast-paced
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 June 2024
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Read this around solstice and during a heatwave which was perfect! Enjoyed Lucy’s newest book as I always do. Great characters, fast-paced and twists were good.
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Mr. S. H. Davies
4.0 out of 5 stars Another good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 June 2024
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Having read all the authors books to date, I found this one again did not disappoint. It is again well written and a good page turner. The books style is particularly helpful for people who don’t like their chapters too long. I personally felt sorry for Ivor’s fate though, being a Taurean.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Unputdownable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 June 2024
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Lucy Foley is at the peak of her powers - opulent hedonism blended with bitter resentment. Characters have real depth.
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Angie
5.0 out of 5 stars Whoa!
Reviewed in Canada on 16 July 2024
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Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds mixed with And Then There were None!
Like her other three books, the suspense was a page turner! Reading at night & Having to get up at 5 AM for work was not ideal!
You will not be disappointed as a Lucy Foley fan 👌
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Lyapa
5.0 out of 5 stars The PERFECT book!!!
Reviewed in the United States on 10 July 2024
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I DEVOURED this read!! Such a well-thought-out, well-put-together story! Not only were the storyline and imagery amazing, but there were so many twists and turns and jaw-dropping moments in the book! Additionally, the book was just the right amount of spooky and creepy, keeping you on the edge of the seat, but had so many sweet moments. Wow. I loved the characters, I loved the multiple POVs, and the entire concept was so unique. Awesome read. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would!! Hats off to you, Lucy! I’ve never read a book like this before! Incredible and so beautiful.
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Vanessa Booked Up
4.0 out of 5 stars An Eerie and Enchanting Thriller!
Reviewed in the United States on 20 June 2024
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4.5 Stars!

This author never ceases to amaze me with her words, her plots, and her characters.

"Because when you've behaved for this long, it feels so good to be a little bad."

Lucy Foley does it again with this eerie and enchanting story that is White Lotus meets Nine Perfect Strangers.

It's the summer solstice and a posh new resort is having their inauguration under the trees - The Manor. But what many of the guests do not know is that there are secrets in these woods.

Told in multiple POVs between the present and the past, including the old journal of a young girl, the truth about what once happened in these woods begins to uncover.

Once I started this book, I was immediately pulled in. We have Eddie who works at the resort, a sweet an innocent 19-year old kid. There's the "founder," Franchesca, and the characters in her POV were truly brilliant because you can immediately tell just how unhinged she is. There are also the Architect, the mystery guest, and a whole slew of employees who also live on the outskirts of the forest.

But before the night is over, there's a fire, and a body is found.

I loved the past and present and how ALL the connections started to unfold. And the presence of the forest itself was so well done that I could see it like a movie in my head. This is a perfect summer thriller. It took me a tiny bit to get into it and I don't think I loved it as much as The Guest List and The Paris Apartment but those were absolute FAVES of mine and will be hard to beat!

"Because the Birds are like nature. And nature always finds a way."
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BeckyW01
3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars - decent story with flaws
Reviewed in the United States on 8 July 2024
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I've read several Lucy Foley books and was excited to pre-order this one. There is a good story under there, but it was hard to get into and hard to follow. I didn't really get into it until about the 1/3rd mark. There were a lot of characters in both the past and the present, and I had a hard time keeping them all straight. Arguably the main character, Francesca, was too much of a caricature to be believable. There was a hint early on that she sexually abused her husband, but the thread was dropped and never picked up again. The husband's character development also did not make sense to me. it seemed like his character did whatever was convenient for the storyline.

There were some loose threads that stayed loose, including some fairly important things. The twists, though - those were impressive. About 60% of the way through the book, I remember thinking that I could see the ending coming a mile away; I was very wrong. I do wish the twists had been spread out more than they were; they were all jammed into like the same 20 pages at the end. I particularly enjoyed the resolution of the area's folklore.

It felt like the editor let things slide more than usual since Lucy Foley has been around for a while now. I'll definitely read her next book, but this will one was not my favorite.
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Mae Clair
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent mystery!
Reviewed in the United States on 10 July 2024
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A twisted novel of dark deeds, old secrets, and folklore. Lucy Foley is a go-to author for me, and this book is proof why. I think it’s her best yet. I loved the edge-of-the-forest setting for the resort, the creepy woods behind the manor, the legend of The Birds and the what-will-happen-next-intrigue of the summer journal. Of the POV characters, Francesca Meadows, is over-the-top loathsome, but so good at it, you can’t help appreciating how cold, selfish, fake-friendly, and manipulative she is. A character you love to hate.

With the wide assortment of characters comes a myriad of plot threads, and they all tie together superbly at the end. Shockingly well, with more than a few jaw-drop moments along the way. I was gob-smacked more than once. I devoured this book in two days and hated to see it end.
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