PRAISE FOR

The Last Hours

‘A seductive writer with an imagination that makes her dangerous to know.’ –Sunday Express

‘Walters’s skill and subtlety in portraying the suffering and disarray of a feudal society in which disease rampages and God has seemingly gone mad is masterly. And, as with her bestselling suspense novels, the psychological drama is gripping.’ –Daily Mail

‘Vivid but flawed characters rise from the page … This renowned crime writer has shifted to historical fiction without faltering.’ –Good Reading

‘A gripping read. Walters uses this often grisly tale to explore questions of class relations, gender relations, and the societal aftermath of the Norman conquest.’ –Sydney Morning Herald

‘A riveting start to a huge story … [Walters] seems certain for a return to the bestseller lists.’ –Herald Sun

‘A staggeringly talented writer.’ –Guardian

‘Wonderful and sweeping, with a fabulous sense of place and history.’ –Kate Mosse, author of Labyrinth

‘An enthralling account of a calamitous time, and above all a wonderful testimony to the strength of the human spirit. I was caught from the first page.’ –Julian Fellowes

‘Minette Walters is a master at building engrossing tales around a single, life-shattering event.’ –Washington Post