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Win a copy of A Neighbour's Guide To Murder by Louise Candlish in this week's Fabulous book competition

Win a copy of A Neighbour's Guide To Murder by Louise Candlish in this week's Fabulous book competition

The Sun19-07-2025
WHEN Pixie moves into an apartment in prestigious Columbia Mansions, resident busybody Gwen makes it her business to befriend her.
And when Gwen becomes convinced Pixie's flatmate Alec is treating her cruelly, it seems she'll stop at nothing to protect her new friend.
So twisty and so clever!
10 lucky Fabulous readers will win a copy of this new novel in this week's book competition.
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