The Hen Do

by Lucy Marshall

So much was happening for Kelly and her three best friends in the summer of 1983. A celebration of another year with a thriving hair salon, a proposal, a new love, and a kidnap.

When four girls from Yorkshire, set out on a weekend away to Wales, to celebrate the engagement of Jack and Laura, they had no idea their world would be turned upside down.

An investigation takes place in a small Welsh village, where crime never happens and a story becomes national news.

212 pages, Paperback

Published December 10, 2021

Reviews

[Jessica Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow what a book! I couldn’t put this down. Straight away I feel in love with the characters, the girls and the families. I felt like I was one of the girls tagging along on the Hen do. When things started to happen within the cottage; it left me thinking; constantly guessing who did that; it really could of been anyone. So many twists and turns; I absolutely loved how it turned out and who the suspects were! Genius. I love Kelly and Aiden, Aiden really is a gentleman. I would love to of hear a bit more of their love story

[jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely brilliant loved every thing about it recommend to my family and friends great read

[CharleyRose91 · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a debut written by Lucy Marshall

In all honestly I have enjoyed the book but realllly wish there was just more to it. I feel like it was rushed and some aspects could have been developed to enhance the suspense. The setting was great and a perfect scene for a gripping thriller 🏚

The plot itself was great and I really didn’t see the reveal coming, I had a slight idea about the mystery boyfriend thing but didn’t put all the pieces together at all.

I liked Kelly’s character and the fact that I recognised some of the places mentioned throughout the book. I would have liked to have more of an epilogue, it all ended quite suddenly for me and I’m not one for imagining what could be, I want to be told 😂 Aiden sounds like a dream boat 👀👀

Overall, Lucy should be proud of this as a debut! Would recommend for a quick, easy to read thriller!

[Luke Abbott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid mystery story. Echoes of the Scream franchise if it was more focused on the characters and story, rather than horror. At one point I was worried it would do the obvious thing, but the twist was satisfactory and the book sticks the landing.

[Lisa Perkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this book from start to finish! Jennifer was my favourite. I wished it had gone on for longer. Very descriptive which I love. I have a vivid imagination and this really helped picture things, scenes, scenarios etc xx