Book review: Mystery in loyalty and betrayal

'The Blue Hour' is the fourth novel from the author of the bestseller 'The Girl on the Train', which sold more than 23m copies worldwide
Book review: Mystery in loyalty and betrayal

‘The Blue Hour’ by Paula Hawkins explores dark themes of betrayal and isolation. Picture: David Levenson/Getty Images

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024 - 01:00
Tina Neylon

  • The Blue Hour 
  • Paula Hawkins 
  • Doubleday, €18.99 

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