Madam, Will You Talk?

'Such a great holiday read' Reader review -----
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'Marvellous!' Reader review ----- It sounds idyllic: a leisurely drive through the sun-drenched landscape of Provence. Until Charity's dream holiday turns into a nightmare when she becomes embroiled in a sinister plot to kidnap a young boy. As Charity finds herself in a deadly pursuit, she must uncover who to trust . . . and who to fall for. Allow yourself to be swept away by Mary Stewart, the original Queen of Suspense, as she leads you on a thrilling journey through a dangerous and deadly Provence, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym. Praise for Mary Stewart:
'Mary Stewart is magic' New York Times 'One of my all time favourite authors' Reader review ----- 'One of the great British storytellers of the 20th century' Independent 'The terrible thirsty heat of the Provençal summer, the noise of the cicadas, the dust of the country buses . . . an excellent tale of mystery' The Times 'A classic thriller' Reader review -----
'A comfortable chair and a Mary Stewart: total heaven. I'd rather read her than most other authors.' Harriet Evans
'She built the bridge between classic literature and modern popular fiction. She did it first and she did it best.' Herald

Mary Stewart was one of the 20th century's bestselling and best-loved novelists. She was born in Sunderland, County Durham in 1916, but lived for most of her life in Scotland, a source of much inspiration for her writing. Her first novel, Madam, Will You Talk? was published in 1955 and marked the beginning of a long and acclaimed writing career. In 1971 she was awarded the International PEN Association's Frederick Niven Prize for The Crystal Cave, and in 1974 the Scottish Arts Council Award for one of her children's books, Ludo and the Star Horse. She was married to the Scottish geologist Frederick Stewart, and died in 2014.