A story about stories within stories, as four interconnected mysteries take the reader through the ages, from Shakespeares day to a 19th-century Gothic former Priory, to 1920s Venice, and finally to 1940s California, from the internationally bestselling author ofThe Turnglass.We begin with the last testament of William Shakespeare as he investigates the real-life murder mystery of his friend, playwright Christopher Marlowe.The second story is a 19th-century Gothic tale about the discovery of Shakespeares manuscript, set in an isolated former Priory, now a clinic for those who cannot sleep.The third is a lighter Golden Age detective tale set in Venice, where private investigator Honora Feldman looks into a baffling case of theft and murder in the British expat community, with the Gothic story at its heart.And finally, a 1940s American Noir, as Ken Kourian finds that a serial killer is recreating all the murders inThe Waterfall, the companion book to his friend Oliver TookesThe Turnglass.The Waterfallis a beguiling and intricate mystery that cements Gareth Rubins position as one of the most original authors writing today.PRAISE FORTHE TURNGLASS, THESUNDAY TIMESTOP TEN BESTSELLER:This is a story about stories and their perspectives, the passage of time and the slow march of the inevitable. Vivid, resonant, melancholy and beautifulJANICE HALLETTRubin has pulled off the difficult trick of writing an ambitious novel that is also an easy, enjoyable readTHE TIMES, CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTHA bold, breathtaking piece of writing that absolutely nails its two books in one conceit. I doubt Ill ever read anything like it again, which is the highest compliment I can offerSTUART TURTONA stunning, ingenious, truly immersive mystery a thrilling delightCHRIS WHITAKERAn intricate and thoroughly mesmerising tale of family plots and schemes across several generationsGUARDIAN, THRILLER OF THE YEARYour initial amazement at his ingenuity comes to sit alongside an appreciation for the heart and depth he brings to his stories. A risky idea, beautifully executedDAILY TELEGRAPH