The Midnight Feast

This is a thriller set at a posh luxury resort in England. It’s opening weekend. No expense or detail has been spared in the rustic-luxe cottages set in the woods and on the sea cliffs. We meet Francesca (the founder), Owen (her husband), Eddie (the help), Bella (the mystery guest with a grudge). Everything seems to be perfectly glamorous. A signature cocktail, the roster of fancy guests… immaculately kept grounds. But just off the grounds, the woods seem to be brimming with secrets. Rumors and ancient lore talk about some terrifying birds; designated to provide justice in situations where the local police cannot. Throughout the course of the book an old diary (and an old grudge) is revealed. Francesca’s highly curated world seems to be crumbling. A dead body is found below the cliffs. Certain characters aren’t quite who they say they are. Who will survive opening weekend? What secrets will be unveiled? I really enjoyed this. I am a big fan of Lucy Foley’s thrillers, and I personally loved the birds angle (it gave me Hitchcock vibes at times). It has a satisfying ending and I LOVED the last sentence!