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