Lucy Foley is a British author of contemporary, historical fiction and mystery novels. Her novels ''The Paris Apartment'' and ''The Guest List'' are ''New York Times'' best sellers.

Education

Foley studied English literature at

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Career

Foley worked as an editor at

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before writing full-time.

''The Guest List'' (2020)

''The Guest List'' is a thriller novel published June 2, 2020 by William Morrow. The book is a ''New York Times'' and ''

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'' provided a mixed review. The book also received the following accolades: * ''

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'' Best Thrillers of 2020 * Goodreads Choice Award for Mystery & Thriller (2020) * CWA Gold Dagger Award Longlist (2020)

''The Paris Apartment'' (2022)

''The Paris Apartment'' was published February 22, 2022. It is a mystery/thriller novel. The book was named one of the most anticipated books of the year by

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Works

* ''The Paris Apartment'' (2022) * ''The Guest List'' (2020) * ''The Hunting Party'' (2019) * ''Last Letter from Istanbul'' (2018) * ''The Invitation'' (2016) * ''The Book of Lost and Found'' (2015)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Foley, Lucy Living people 21st-century British novelists Alumni of University College London Writers from London Alumni of Grey College, Durham 1986 births