Review: The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley

- January 29, 2026

Secrets. Lies. Murder. Let the festivities begin...

It’s the opening night of The Manor, and no expense, small or large, has been spared. The infinity pool sparkles; crystal pouches for guests’ healing have been placed in the Seaside Cottages and Woodland Hutches; the “Manor Mule” cocktail (grapefruit, ginger, vodka, and a dash of CBD oil) is being poured with a heavy hand. Everyone is wearing linen.

But under the burning midsummer sun, darkness stirs. Old friends and enemies circulate among the guests. Just outside the Manor’s immaculately kept grounds, an ancient forest bristles with secrets. And the Sunday morning of opening weekend, the local police are called. Something’s not right with the guests. There’s been a fire. A body’s been discovered.

THE FOUNDER * THE HUSBAND * THE MYSTERY GUEST * THE KITCHEN HELP

It all began with a secret, fifteen years ago. Now the past has crashed the party. And it’ll end in murder at… The Midnight Feast.

The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story is told from five different perspectives and dips into the past as well.
I read along as I listened to the audio and enjoyed it.

Francesca and Owen are married and not likable at all. They are responsible for the Manor. It's Francesca's latest venture, and Owen is the architect who saw her vision and was able to bring it to life.

Eddie is an employee at the Manor and a local.

Bella is a guest with a connection to the area and Francesca.

Before the weekend is over, things will go awry, and a body will be discovered.

Thanks so much to Harper Collins/WilliamMorrow for the paperback copy of this book.

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