The in Crowd
- Authors: Charlotte Vassell
- Series: Book 2 in the Detective Inspector Caius Beauchamp series
- Genres: Mystery
- Rank:Top 1000 in Best Police Procedurals Books on AmazonTop 1000 in Best Murder Thrillers on AmazonTop 1000 in Best Science Fiction Crime & Mystery on Amazon
- Rating: 4.4 based on 473 reviews
- Release Date: August 6, 2024
- Print length: 432 pages (Hardcover)
About the book
Winner of the edgar award for best novel 2025
Being present is key.
At a Richmond garden party, Calliope Foster holds a glass of Pimms under elegant bunting to celebrate her best friend's engagement.
Being absent is disastrous.
Meanwhile, nearby, authorities recover a body from the river Thames. Initially deemed an accident, Detective Inspector Caius Beauchamp soon learns the death is linked to the elite attendees in a manner that could lead to scandal.
While a wedding is on the horizon, a deceased individual could disrupt even the most well-thought-out arrangements.
Praise for this book
One of the most exciting new voices in crime fiction.
A total joy to read.