The Cambridge Satchel Book Club (spooky edition)

For the Gothic Romantic

Rebecca, Daphne du Maurier

A brooding husband, a grand Cornish estate and a first wife who refuses to be forgotten. Gothic romance at its finest, with windswept coastlines, dark secrets and enough atmosphere to make you think twice about country house invitations.

For the Armchair Detective

The Thursday Murder Club, Richard Osman

Four unlikely detectives, a retirement village and a talent for finding trouble. Join the Thursday Murder Club as they unravel cold cases with sharp wit, unlikely conspiracies and the occasional murder. Retirement has never looked so suspicious.

For the Lovers of the Macabre

The Invention of Murder, Judith Flanders

The Victorians had a rather morbid appetite for murder. Exploring the real crimes, sensational trials and penny dreadfuls that gripped the public imagination, Judith Flanders reveals how murder became a national obsession. A fascinating read for anyone with a taste for the darker side of history.

For the Lovers of Magic

The Poppy War, R. F. Kuang

Enter a world of dark magic, ancient gods and nightmares that refuse to stay buried. The first in R. F. Kuang’s gripping trilogy, The Poppy War is a spellbinding mix of fantasy, folklore and blood chilling twists. Just the thing for a dark autumn evening.

For the Wickedly Curious

The Witches of St Osyth, Marion Gibson

Witchcraft accusations, bitter betrayals and Tudor village gossip at its most dangerous. Marion Gibson revisits the Essex witch trials to uncover the lives behind the accusations. Ever been blamed for witchcraft? No? Best keep it that way.