Fortune Favours the Dead: The Extremely Entertaining 2020 Radio 2 Book Club Pick (Pentecost and Parker)

Fortune Favours the Dead is a gripping and atmospheric mystery novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Set in 1940s New York, this book follows the story of Lillian Pentecost, a successful private detective with failing health, and her new assistant Willowjean Parker, a circus runaway with unique skills.

When wealthy young widow Abigail Collins is murdered and the police are making no progress, Pentecost and Parker are hired by the family to track down the culprit.

As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a web of secrets and lies that lead them to a shocking conclusion.

With razor-sharp writing and a cast of memorable characters, Fortune Favours the Dead is a must-read for fans of classic hard-boiled fiction and those who love a good mystery.