A missing woman's secret lies at the end of a treasure hunt hidden inside an old book...Unlock The Birdcage Library by Freya Berry, author of The Dictator's Wife, as seen on BBC2 Between the Covers.'Gothic, gorgeous and vividly atmospheric; an immersive literary page-turner to be swept up in' ELLERY LLOYD'I was drawn into this powerful book. Dark, claustrophobic and clever storytelling' JANE SHEMILT'A twisty, atmospheric tale full of dark secrets and hidden clues. Compulsive' KATE HAMER'An intricate, highly entertaining historical mystery...it also glistens with a hint of the danger that lurks within' CHARLOTTE PHILBY_________Dear Reader, the man I love is trying to kill me...Emily Blackwood, adventuress and plant hunter, travels north for a curious new commission. A gentleman has written to request she catalogue his vast collection of taxidermied creatures before sale. On arrival, Emily finds a ruined castle, its owner haunted by a woman who vanished years before. And when she discovers the ripped pages of a diary, crammed into the walls, she realises dark secrets lie here, waiting to entrap her too...A rich, beguiling story of long-buried secrets and dark obsession, The Birdcage Library will hold you in its spell until the final page. __________ Acclaim for Freya Berry's writing:'Absolutely loved it. Fascinating, atmospheric, utterly gripping' LIZ HYDER 'Richly imagined' THE TIMES'Sumptuously written. One of the most compelling literary debuts of the year' GLAMOUR'A remarkable new talent' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'A gripping, intelligent thriller' EMMA STONEX'Compelling, atmospheric... It's BRILLIANT' MARIAN KEYES 'Gripping and moving' HARLAN COBEN'Spellbinding' JANE SHEMILT 'Darkly compelling' STYLIST 'This book is magnificent' CHARLOTTE PHILBY 'One of the most original debuts I have read' DAISY GOODWIN 'A darkly atmospheric, rich, compulsive and page-turning read' KATE HAMER 'A captivating story of women's power, love and secrets. Unforgettable' LARA PRESCOTT'Excellent' HARRIET TYCE