Beth Is Dead

A contemporary crime reimagining of Little Women

by Katie Bernet

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Pub Date Jan 06 2026 | Archive Date Jan 20 2026

Penguin Random House Australia | Penguin eBooks (AU YR)

Teens & YA

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Description

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 . . .

This is cult-classic Louisa May Alcott's 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.