The Chalet
Catherine Cooper
📚 Genre
Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Crime Fiction
🏢 Publisher
HarperCollins, imprint: Harper Element / One More Chapter
📅 Publication Year
2020
🔢 ISBN
978-0008390822
About This Book
A dual-timeline mystery set in the French Alps. In 1998, two brothers go missing during a blizzard. Twenty years later, a group of wealthy guests stays at a luxury chalet in the same resort, where secrets from the past resurface leading to a murder. The cover features four champagne flutes on a snowy deck with a drop of blood at the base.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
384
Edition
Original Paperback (UK Edition)
Series
Standalone novel
Target Audience
Adult / General Readership
Collector Information
Condition
Good to Very Good. Slight visible wear on the top right corner and edges of the spine, typical of a read mass-market paperback.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Rarity
Common. This was a high-volume commercial release widely available in bookstores and online retailers.
Historical Significance
A debut novel that became a Sunday Times top ten bestseller, significantly establishing Catherine Cooper as a prominent voice in the 'locked-room' mystery revival of the early 2020s.
Collector Notes
As a mass-market contemporary thriller, collectibility is currently low. To maintain value, protect from sun damage which causes the blue cover to fade. Check for 'First Edition' markers on the copyright page for potential long-term interest as a debut novel.
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Notable Features
Includes a promotional quote badge from author Erin Kelly; Sunday Times Bestseller.