The Mystery of Hinxford Court

Jamie Costello

£22.00

Summer 2025. Desperately seeking a fresh start, Amy and her mother, Claire, arrive in the picturesque village of Hinxford Magna. It’s the place where Claire lived happily as a teen – until her older sister, Louise, vanished without trace, and everything fell apart. With a family cottage left to Claire as the one safe haven from her controlling ex, Amy and Claire are determined to try and make new memories here. But the tranquil village sits in the shadow of Hinxford Court, a stately manor house whose history is steeped in tragedy. And when Amy sees a young man through the window of the house, he seems to vanish without trace. Could they really be living in a ghost town? Summer 1985. 18-year-old Louise is working at the local pub when a young man passes her a note: he is being held captive at Hinxford Court and needs her help.

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Publish Date: 02/07/2026
ISBN: 9780349125923 Category: Tag:

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Praise for Jamie Costello and THE MIDNIGHT CLOCK

'Unexpectedly funny as well as tense' Sunday Times

'A marvellously exciting – and thought-provoking – time-travelling murder mystery. Smart, funny, moving, atmospheric' Simon Mason

'This book is equal parts tension, explosive drama, and heart. I loved it' Ben Oliver

Summer 2025.

Amy and her mother, Claire, arrive in the village of Hinxford Magna, where Claire's family lived happily until her sister vanished without trace.

The family cottage is now Claire and Amy's only chance for a new start. But the tranquil village sits in the shadow of Hinxford Court, a long-abandoned manor house whose history is steeped in tragedy. And when Amy sees a young man through a window there, he seems to vanish without trace . . . almost like a ghost.

Summer 1985.

Eighteen-year-old Louise is working at the local pub when a young man passes her a note: he claims he is being held captive at Hinxford Court. She feels she must try and help him, but what will she risk if she does?

Strange things start happening in Amy's life. The past seems to be catching up with the present in frightening ways, but Amy knows she is close to uncovering the secrets of Hinxford Court once and for all . . .

Additional information

Weight 680 g
Dimensions 238 × 160 × 44 mm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

464

Language

English

Edition

Hardback original

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K