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Book giveaway: The Secret Place by Tana French

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TinaMumsnet · 28/07/2014 10:09

'I know who killed him.'

Could these few words, posted on a notice board in an exclusive girls' boarding school, be Detective Stephen Moran's passport to the Murder Squad?

We’re really excited to be giving away 300 copies of The Secret Place this week. Beautifully written and drenched in suspense, we haven't been able to stop talking about this book here at MNHQ.

Click here to find out more, and apply for a copy.

This giveaway is sponsored by Hodder.

Tweet using #TheSecretPlace.

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Fiendarina · 18/08/2014 16:55

Thanks for the book.
I devoured it in a couple of days, ignoring my ever long to do list.
It's a like an Irish mean girls, with murder.
The book is tightly plotted with some switchback turns, even though areas (like the murder itself) are very sketchy.
I was fascinated by the portrayal of the tightly knit female friendships, the particularly bitchy queen bee and the relationships in whatever form with the nearby boys' school. Made me more glad than ever not to have attended an all girls school. Also liked the politics and procedure of the police investigating the murder.
Can't say I really went a bundle on the more woo parts with smashing light bulbs and witch insinuations, but hey overall I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to reading it all over again.

Mer93 · 18/08/2014 10:39

Just been to the post office to pick this up, was expecting a t-shirt I'd ordered so this was a nice surprise xD

Littleturkish · 18/08/2014 00:03

Noooo I'm so jealous I didn't get picked.

Hope everyone is enjoying it and I can't wait til it's released to read it.

foolonthehill · 17/08/2014 23:54

Got the mysterious package through the post...opened and was delighted "look a fantastic book to read whilst I'm away next week"...made the mistake of "just peeking inside" and was gripped.

Warning: Don't open the cover until you've got time to read it....I did and now I have to pull an all night packing session to get us away in time. A seriously imaginative storyline, very evocative of place and time and with lots of angles.

Hope you all enjoy it: I did.

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thewomaninwhite · 17/08/2014 20:30

I don't know who killed him (yet) but am really loving this so far. It's long but already 180 pages in and only started it yesterday. Very compelling and I like the move in time between chapters back and forth. I childishly really like the matching book mark too.

Will update when I have read more but thanks so much for sending on.

DejaVuAllOverAgain · 17/08/2014 20:00

I received mine the other day too. I did try to tweet a pic of it but it failed (phone battery low, 3g thingy being erratic) so have just tried again. Hopefully this time it'll work although I admit I'm not 100% sure what I'm doing with Twitter.

Haven't got very far with it yet but that's due to work. The little I have read is promising so looking forward to reading the rest.

AnnField · 17/08/2014 14:54

Just finished it in one sitting. Great book, kept me guessing til the end. Would definitely recommend it

FiveShelties · 17/08/2014 14:18

Just received my copy, thank you so much. Just finishing PD James' book The Private Patient, and will start this one.

cathisherwood · 17/08/2014 08:16

Just started reading this book and am already wanting to carry on reading it rather than doing the washing - ironing - cooking etc Its definitely going to be one of those 'I cant put it down 'books

BadRoly · 16/08/2014 12:12

Received mine and will be starting it tonight unless I find a Secret Place to put the children this afternoon

twofingerstoGideon · 16/08/2014 06:54

Got mine, too. Reading the slightly hefty 'Palace Walk' by Naguib Mahfouz at the moment, but Secret Place is definitely next on the list.

Wilf83 · 14/08/2014 19:39

Got my book, thanks!

yUMMYmUMMYb · 14/08/2014 19:29

Got my copy in the post today. My lovely neighbour took the parcel so I can start it this weekend. Wow, it's a huge book! Might take me a while to post on here. Looks good and I am looking forwardvto reading this.

Andrews55 · 14/08/2014 12:29

Thanks for my copy, which I'll be starting shortly.

becky814 · 14/08/2014 10:22

I've just picked my copy up from the sorting office. Just in time for my holiday tomorrow. I can't wait to start reading this and brilliant packaging.

wallers5 · 14/08/2014 09:00

518 pages of sheer suspense. A lovely bookmark came with it. It should make book of the year. I don't usually read many thrillers but this is one in a million. Exciting, terrifying & unputdownable.

Lent1l · 13/08/2014 23:40

Mine arrived today. Now to find time to read - little one only three months so very little reading has taken place recently. Hoping this will be a good incentive.

wonkylegs · 13/08/2014 21:47

Got mine - loved the packaging. DS was very disappointed the parcel was for mummy. Mummy was quite excited & can't wait to get started on it.

Dollyface · 13/08/2014 20:44

Hurray received mine today, thanks mumsnet, pic tweeted, loved the packaging

ButchCassidy · 13/08/2014 19:48

Mine is waiting to be picked up at the sorting office!
I'm taking it on holiday with me!

PetulaGordino · 13/08/2014 19:46

better make a wish frau

AnnField · 13/08/2014 19:45

Got mine today too. Thanks

FrauEnglischLehrerin · 13/08/2014 19:15

Thanks for my copy. I got a second one, too! What should I do with it?

strud40 · 13/08/2014 17:38

got mine thanks yet to read :)

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