The Lie Tree
The award-winning, dark and atmospheric gothic mystery
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4.0 • 81 Ratings
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- £5.99
Publisher Description
Winner of the Costa Book of the Year
'I can't think of anyone who would not love this story' – Matt Haig, author of The Midnight Library
The Lie Tree is a wonderfully evocative and atmospheric gothic novel by award-winning author Frances Hardinge. This edition has a beautiful new cover to celebrate the 10th anniversary and an introduction by Kiran Milwood Hargrave.
When Faith's father is found dead under mysterious circumstances, she stumbles upon a strange tree amongst his belongings. Faith, a gifted liar, is amazed to discover that the tree thrives on untruths - and delivers secrets to those who consume its fruit.
Convinced that the tree holds the key to her father's murder, Faith begins to use its powers to try and get to the bottom of the mystery. But webs of lies are far easier made than untangled, and there are truths at the heart of this small island community that are better left buried . . .
'Dark, thrilling, utterly original' – Patrick Ness, author of A Monster Calls
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Frances Hardinge’s seventh novel—the 2015 Costa Book of the Year—is well worth the flashy accolades being thrown at it. It’s a deliciously dark tale rooted in Victorian history but sprinkled with fantasy. We adored Hardinge’s vengeful, savvy young heroine, Faith Sunderly, who heads to a remote island to investigate her father’s grisly murder. When Faith discovers a magical tree sustained by lies, she harnesses its powers to flush out the truth—leading to a startling conclusion. With its stunning blend of swashbuckling storytelling and intoxicating historical detail, The Lie Tree is an intelligent exploration of women’s place in society.
Customer Reviews
Beautifully written!
An extremely well written book, that drew you in and delivered a very satisfying and enjoyable read. Excellent.
Some writers just have it...
Excellent story. Gripping and completely impossible to put down. However, much more than that the writhing just flows; strange as it sounds, I kind of forgot I was reading when I was reading about Faith's adventures. Bravo to a brilliant author. 👏