A Gripping Mystery from a New York Times Bestselling Author

From the acclaimed author Clare Mackintosh comes a tense mystery set against the backdrop of the South of France. When a glamorous French villa hosts a gathering of the ultra-wealthy after the Cannes Film Festival, a week of celebration quickly descends into bickering, backstabbing, and ultimately, murder. When one of the guests is found dead in the pool, the unflappable butler, Baxter, with twenty-five years of spotless service, becomes central to the investigation. A good butler sees everything and says nothing—but what happens when the butler himself becomes a target?

• Mystery novel by New York Times-bestselling author Clare Mackintosh.
• Features a compelling plot set in a French villa following a death in the pool.
• Focuses on the perspective of the veteran butler, Baxter, as he navigates secrets and suspicion.
• Part of the series: The Butler (Book 1 of 1).

• Author: Clare Mackintosh
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Publisher: Podium Publishing
• Publication Date: June 16, 2026
• Print Length: 208 pages
• ISBN-13: 979-8347009268
• Dimensions: 127 x 51 x 203mm (12.7 x 5.08 x 20.32 cm)
• Weight: 181g

Dive into this thrilling narrative where polished service meets cold-blooded secrets. Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers and classic whodunits.