Beautiful writing, brought to mind Penelope Lively. A protagonist it’s impossible not to love with story that’s utterly engaging. I miss Florrie already!

Despite her lively nature, at the age of 87 Florence Butterfield is probably well-qualified to affirm the extent to which most older people are marginalised and dismissed in society today. She herself has had to move from her beloved home to a new place to live amongst a community of the elderly and less able. And while Florrie is adjusting reasonably well and making new friends, life throws a whole new set of challenges at her.

Because after something terrible happens one night, it seems that she is the only one who is suspicious of the way that events played out. But will anyone even take her seriously if she tells them what she thinks? Especially when Florrie herself is not entirely sure what to think...

Because the only clue to this particular mystery is a magenta envelope and her own recollections from a past that has left its (quite literal) scars. Luckily, when she decides that it will be necessary to investigate further, Florrie has her friend Stanhope ready to help her.

This book has much to offer beyond the mystery that drives its plot. The characters are really well-drawn, and that also helps to lift the story well above the levels of the more typical cosy mystery. It is about all the big things in life. The themes include not only aging, but love, loss, friendship and redemption. And Florence is a delightful MC that readers will greatly enjoy meeting.

Oh, how I loved this book! Florrie is such a fantastic character, and her backstory and those of her family and friends is deftly woven around the books central mystery, so that we see so clearly how Florrie’s past motivates her thoughts and actions. She has lived an amazing life, full of love and warmth, yet tempered by pain and tragedy. It would be criminal to describe The Night in Question as a cosy mystery, even though all the elements of one are there, because this book is so much more than that. It’s a story of enduring friendship, of love and hope, and indomitable sprit. Thoroughly uplifting, the writing is beautiful and I thought the ending particularly so. Although I haven’t read any books by this author before, I shall certainly be rectifying that in the future! Just lovely. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read an early copy, I will certainly be recommending it.

A great, heartwarming story with characters who are fully developed and brought to life brilliantly. It's all focused around one night and a mystery that needs to be solved but there's an underlying current of true love and what this really means. It focuses on how different situations and people can shape your life but by having a different outlook on all things both good and bad, there could be positives found in everything life throws your way. I very much enjoyed the writing which was comforting and lovely to read, and an elderly protagonist who is wheelchair bound isn't something we see often but Flo is absolutely fab! A great read that I look forward to seeing published next year.

Florence Butterfield is a well travelled woman with a past. Now approaching eighty eight, and having recently had to have a leg amputated due to an accident, Florrie is no longer able to look after herself as before. Reluctantly she sells her beloved Far End, and takes up residence in Babbington Hall, a converted mansion for the not so able. Settling in nicely, making new friends, Florrie is quite content, though still troubled by her past. After a sudden death amongst the residents, then a very nasty event involving a member of staff, Florrie senses something is not quite right, so along with her friend Stanhope, she vows to get to the bottom of the mystery.

I loved this book, so beautifully written, full of compassion and angst, but totally heartwarming. All the characters, even the not so nice ones, were extremely well done. We all need a Pinky in our lives! The plot was brilliantly executed, absolutely sublime.

My first by this author but most definitely not my last.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House UK.