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Pub Date 15 Jan 2026 | Archive Date 15 Jan 2026


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Description

After a New Years Eve party, Beth is found dead.

All the March sisters see Beth’s body and wonder how – and who – could have killed their sweet little sister. And what was their motive?

The March sisters have always been close, but will Beth’s murder bring them closer together, or further apart? As each of the girls’ motives are uncovered, the March sisters might not be quite as sweet as they seem…

This is cult-classic Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women meets Karen M.McManus’s One of Us is Lying.

  • Perfect for fans of Little Women ready for a fresh new spin on the iconic story
  • A contemporary take on the famous March sisters with brilliant writing, a gripping plot, and many twists and turns
  • Turns the murder-mystery genre on its head and keeps you guessing until the very end…

After a New Years Eve party, Beth is found dead.

All the March sisters see Beth’s body and wonder how – and who – could have killed their sweet little sister. And what was their motive?

The March...


Advance Praise

“A gripping, cleverly rendered puzzle box of a book brimming with heart and sisterhood. The mystery makes the story impossible to put down” – Stephanie Garber, author of Caraval

“This twisty, addictive spin on the classic Little Women is a messy, jaw-dropping and unpredictable love letter to sisterhood and suspense. It’ll have you craving more with every turned page” – Busayo Matuluko, author of ‘Till Death

“An electrifying twist on a beloved classic, Beth is Dead gripped me from the very first page and never let go” – Bill Wood, author of Let’s Split Up

“ A deliciously twisty murder mystery that turns Little Women on its head. Addictive from page one. ” – Louise O’Neill, author of Idol

“One need not be familiar with Louisa May Alcott’s work to appreciate debut author Bernet’s brilliantly snappy contemporary riff on Little Women” – Publisher’s Weekly


“A gripping, cleverly rendered puzzle box of a book brimming with heart and sisterhood. The mystery makes the story impossible to put down” – Stephanie Garber, author of Caraval

“This twisty...


Available Editions

EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9780702343445
PRICE £8.99 (GBP)
PAGES 400

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