Beth is Dead

Published 15/01/2026 | Paperback / softback,
Description:

Beth March has been murdered, and all her sisters are

suspects… But the March girls aren’t the only ones with a story

to tell.

‘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

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…

‘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