Review Glossy as a crow's wing. Sure as a surgeon's scalpel. I bloody loved it. ― JOANNE HARRIS - Author of CHOCOLATTHE TAXIDERMIST'S DAUGHTER is amazing - atmospheric, gripping . . . I can't put it down ― MARIAN KEYES - Author of THIS CHARMING MANI loved the atmosphere: the time, the place, the weather, the cold. An unholy collision of Daphne du Maurier and Agatha Christie ― ANTHONY HOROWITZ - Creator and Writer of FOYLE'S WAR[A] classic tale of marshland murder and madness ... The strength of this book likes as much in the startling imagery and atmospheric description as it does in the story ... A deliciously dark novel that races towards its grotesque conclusion ― DAILY EXPRESSIt is a cleverly constructed thriller, keeping its secrets for a good two thirds of the book. Mosse excels at building up clammy, dank suspense while keeping her readers in the dark ... A seriously satisfying read ― METROA new novel from Kate Mosse is always a treat. Set in a Sussex village where a grisly murder has taken place, The Taxidermist's Daughter is part ghost story, part psychological thriller and will send shivers down your spine. ― GOOD HOUSEKEEPINGThis latest tale from the bestselling author of Labyrinth, Sepulchre and Citadel (a mere 5 million in sales) is set in Sussex in 1912 and filled with grizzly murders, stuffed birds and suspicious villagers. It's a compulsive read reminiscent of Daphne Du Maurier. ― STYLISTA beautifully told story of revenge, justice and secrets. If you haven't read any Kate Mosse then this is a gem to start with ... Cast with a Victorian darkness, filled with taxidermy, cemeteries and shifty types it is everything you could possibly want from this genre ― WE LOVE THIS BOOKThis is magnificent. A gothic tale of murder, superstition and mystery that will really keep you glued to your seat ... The build is superbly done. The author is excellent on drawing out the tension, a real page-turner and a thrilling read ― LOVEREADINGNestled in among the feathers and flesh is a dark and mysterious tale, but one that is also touching and passionate. Mosse strikes a fine balance between character and concept, creating a thriller so unique that her talent is indisputable ― THE LISTA spine-tingling tale ― SUN ON SUNDAY FABULOUS MAGAZINEMosse's rich prose will drag the reader from any sunny poolside to water logged West Sussex and - tellingly - they won't even mind ― EASYJET TRAVELLER MAGAZINEThis haunting and atmospheric Gothic novel sweeps you along to its dramatic conclusion ― HEAT MAGAZINEMosse is an engaging storyteller, deftly dealing with the intricacies of her involving, gruesome plot ― SUNDAY EXPRESSFans of Mosse will love this haunting tale of murder and suspicion ― ELLE[A] creepy chiller of a novel ― SUNDAY EXPRESSMosse grew up on the edge of Fishbourne's muddy estuary, and she writes beautifully about its flora and fauna and flowing tides. Against this lyrical background her complex plot moves at rocket speed. Unputdownable, romantic, this is sure to be a bestseller. ― THE TIMESThis novel drips with Edgar Allen Poe-style gothic touches ― METROA cleverly constructed thriller . . . Mosse excels at building up clammy, dank suspense while keeping her readers in the dark. A seriously satisfying read ― METROMosse throws one bravura scene after another. This is a book full of heart and superb twists, with an unforgettable heroine and a mystery that will have you thinking long after you've turned the last page ― THE INDEPENDENTMILL ON THE FLOSS meets PSYCHO ― OBSERVER SERIES (CHICHESTER)Laden with life, death and destruction, this novel oozes with a character that shows Mosse's passion for the place where she grew up ― THE LISTCassie is a character you warm to very quickly and others are so brimming with personality they leap off the page ― WE LOVE THIS BOOKKate Moss may have been hitting the front pages as one of the stars of London Fashion Week, but it's the author Kate Mosse who's making headlines in the books world th
