Lucy Foley releases Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel mystery

Lucy Foley has released Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel, a mystery set in the 1950s Swiss Alps. The story follows amateur detective Miss Marple, her friend Dolly Bantry, and companion Diana Glass during a holiday at a glamorous mountain resort.

The plot begins when a body is discovered in a gondola during a blizzard, trapping the guests on the mountain. The cast of suspects includes an actress, a doctor, nuns, a war hero, and a parliamentarian. The novel is noted for its atmosphere and homage to Golden Age detective fiction.