This Rough Magic

'Mary Stewart's books are like being wrapped up in a rather exciting comfort blanket!' Reader review 'Magical escapism' Reader review Lucy Waring, a young, out-of-work actress from London, leaps at the chance to visit her sister for a summer on the island paradise of Corfu, and what's more, a famous but reclusive actor is staying in a villa nearby. But Lucy's hopes for rest and romance are shattered when a body washes up on the beach and she finds herself swept up in a chilling chain of events...Cosy up by the fire and join the original queen of the page-turner Mary Stewart, as she leads you on a thrilling journey . . .Praise for Mary Stewart, the Queen of Romantic Suspense: 'A comfortable chair and a Mary Stewart: total heaven. I'd rather read her than most other authors' Harriet Evans 'Mary Stewart's gift of capturing the essence of a place and then weaving it into a wonderful story has never been clearer than in This Rough Magic' Reader review 'Mary Stewart is magic' The New York Times 'I have enjoyed this book again and again. The description of Corfu together with the exciting action make it unputdownable' Reader review 'From opening to finale, this zestful romantic adventure grips, amuses, frightens and delights' Sunday Telegraph 'The best of Mary Stewart's many excellent novels. I can read it over again and it's always fresh and exciting. She is the ultimate story teller and spins a yarn second to none' Reader review 'One of Mary Stewart's best - so good that even if it rains, you will still enjoy your holiday!' Daily Mail 'Mary Stewart is another timeless story teller' Reader review 'Another winner for Mary Stewart and her heroines' Evening Standard