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I take it the version titled "The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle" is the same book?

Stuart Turton Hi there, sorry - I didn't realise this page existed! Yes, 'Seven Deaths' and '7 1/2 Deaths' are exactly the same. We had a clash in the US and had to…moreHi there, sorry - I didn't realise this page existed! Yes, 'Seven Deaths' and '7 1/2 Deaths' are exactly the same. We had a clash in the US and had to change the title there, hence 7 1/2. Don't worry, you're getting exactly the same amount of murder for your money, though. (less)

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Always been curious since I love both books, is the name any sort of homage to The Seven Hsubands of Evelyn Hugo, or just a weird coincidence? There wouldn't seem to be any sort of connection as they are very different books, but I LOVE both.

Stuart Turton Complete coincidence - that's why we had to change the US title to 7 1/2 Deaths. …moreComplete coincidence - that's why we had to change the US title to 7 1/2 Deaths. (less)

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Does anyone know in what time period this book takes place? Thank youuu

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I'm half way through and I keep pausing my reading (well listening) to tell my husband how good it is. Are you working on more books Stuart Turton? (please say yes)

Stuart Turton Yes! My second book will be out in March 2020 - I'm a slooooooow writer. Really glad you're enjoying this one. …moreYes! My second book will be out in March 2020 - I'm a slooooooow writer. Really glad you're enjoying this one. (less)

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Yes - He was lured into the forest on the evening before he wakes as Aiden by Madeline (she brings a notes to the dinner table sayin…moreCONTAINS SPOILERS

Yes - He was lured into the forest on the evening before he wakes as Aiden by Madeline (she brings a notes to the dinner table saying to meet). She attempted to kill him but resulted in merely cutting his arms before he escaped and hit his head (waking up the next day in the forest).

The reason for Madeline (Evelyn) attacking him is because she purchased strychnine from him, pretending it was to rid Blackheath of its rats but actually using it to poison Lord Hardcastle & Felicity Maddox. She knew that it would be worked out that strychnine was used for these poisonings, once the bodies were found, and that Bell would realise she was behind their deaths. Therefore she thinks that a simple solution is to murder Bell beforehand.

That is what I understood so I hope it is right! It does get quite confusing. (less)

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I know this sounds like a dense question, but who the heck is Anna? I'm 180 pages into the book and I am so confused! Please help!11

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