Nine Coaches Waiting : The twisty, unputdownable classic from the Queen of the Romantic Mystery

A thrilling, twisty tale of a dangerous romance set in the heart of mid-century Savoy, from the author of Madam, Will You Talk.

''Mary Stewart is magic'' New York Times

Linda Martin understands what is to be lonely: her parents died when she was young, and she was raised in an orphanage. When she is hired as a governess to the orphaned young Philippe, Comte de Valmy, Linda finds a kindred spirit in the lonely little boy.

But Philippe is the heir to a vast estate in Savoy, and his dangerously handsome uncle may be willing to kill to ensure that Philippe never inherits it . . .

Praise for Mary Stewart:

''A wonderful wordsmith'' Scotsman

''I''d rather read her than most other authors'' Harriet Evans

''One of the great British storytellers of the 20th century'' Independent

''She set the benchmark for pace, suspense and romance - with a great dollop of escapism as the icing'' Elizabeth Buchan

Reader reviews of Nine Coaches Waiting:

''I was hooked from page one to page-the-end . . . Stewart is a wonderful writer''

''It had me in it''s thrall from start to finish. I am compelled to recommend this book to anyone who loves a good read that keeps you on tenterhooks all the way through''

''I finished it at 4 in the morning. Talk about unputdownable!''

''A very good blend of thriller and romance . . . perfect for a lazy day by the pool''