The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby: A Novel By Ellery Lloyd

The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby, the gripping follow-up to the New York Times bestseller The Club, is a twisty mystery that weaves together a cursed wealthy family and a Surrealist painting, unraveling the key to three suspicious deaths over a century. Praised as “smart, stylish, and savage” by People and selected by Reese’s Book Club, this novel delves into a tale where some women refuse to be painted out of history.

In 1938, runaway heiress artist Juliette Willoughby is believed to have died in a Paris studio fire alongside her masterpiece Self Portrait As Sphinx. However, fifty years later, two Cambridge art history students stumble upon evidence suggesting the fire was no accident but a cover-up for something far more sinister. Their discovery threatens the very foundation of the aristocratic Willoughby family and reignites rumors of the infamous curse that has plagued them for generations.

As the students delve deeper, they realize their findings connect to a brutal murder in present-day Dubai, uncovering a complex web of love, madness, obsession, and revenge. The narrative shifts across different timelines, unraveling the mystery posed by a Sphinx who steadfastly guards her secrets.

The novel captures the essence of a family’s dark past intertwined with art and mystery, exploring the relentless pursuit of truth against the backdrop of historical intrigue. With its rich storytelling and intricate plot, The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby offers a captivating read that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, eager to uncover the secrets hidden within the painting and the curse that binds the Willoughby family. 📚❤️