One Good Turn by Kate Atkinson

A Jolly Murder Mystery

Set during the Edinburgh Festival, the story weaves together the lives of several seemingly unrelated characters after a road rage incident spirals into a series of interconnected events. As the narrative unfolds, a mystery involving deceit, crime, and hidden pasts emerges, drawing in a crime writer, a housewife, a washed-up comedian, and a private investigator. The novel explores themes of coincidence, the complexity of human relationships, and the unexpected ways in which lives intersect, all while maintaining a balance of suspense and dark humor.