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Beth Is Dead
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  • Published: 6 January 2026
  • ISBN: 9781761355431
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 384
  • RRP: $24.99

Beth Is Dead

A contemporary crime reimagining of Little Women

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6 Jan 2026
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6 Jan 2026
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6 Jan 2026
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Beth March has been murdered, and all her sisters are suspects . . .

After a New Year’s Eve party, Beth is found dead.

All the March sisters wonder who could have killed their sweet little sister. And – why?

The March sisters have always been close, but will Beth’s murder bring them closer together, or tear them apart?

As each of the girls’ motives are uncovered, it becomes clear that Meg, Jo, Amy – and even Beth – might not be quite as sweet as they seem . . .

Louisa May Alcott’s cult classic Little Women meets Karen M McManus’s One of Us is Lying.

- Perfect for fans of Little Women ready for a fresh new spin on the iconic story.
- A contemporary take on the famous March sisters with brilliant writing, a gripping plot, and many twists and turns.
- Turns the murder-mystery genre on its head and keeps you guessing until the very end.
  • Published: 6 January 2026
  • ISBN: 9781761355431
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 384
  • RRP: $24.99
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About the author

Katie Bernet

Katie Bernet lives in Dallas, Texas. As one of three sisters, she’s a diehard fan of Little Women. Beth Is Dead is her debut novel.

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Praise for Beth Is Dead

'A gripping, cleverly rendered puzzle box of a book brimming with heart and sisterhood. The mystery makes the story impossible to put down, while the characters make this a book you won't want to say goodbye to.'

Stephanie Garber, author of Caraval, Stephanie Garber, author of Caraval