Author: Bernet, KatieCrime & mysteryPublished on 15 January 2026 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom.Paperback | 400 pages196 x 130 x 27 | 268g Beth March has been murdered, and all her sisters aresuspects... But the March girls aren't the only ones with a storyto tell.'A gripping, cleverly rendered puzzle box of a bookbrimming with heart and sisterhood. The mystery makes the storyimpossible to put down' Stephanie Garber, author of Caraval'This twisty, addictive spin on the classic LittleWomen is a messy, jaw-dropping and unpredictable love letterto sisterhood and suspense. It'll have you craving more withevery turned page' Busayo Matuluko, author of 'Till Death'An electrifying twist on a beloved classic, Bethis Dead gripped me from the very first page and never letgo' Bill Wood, author of Let's Split Up'A deliciously twisty murder mysterythat turns Little Womenon its head. Addictive from page one.'Louise O'Neill, author of Idol'A tense, inventive and twisty reimaginingof Little Womenthat will satisfy fans of the original and draw in new readers.'Amy McCaw, author of They Own The NightAfter a New Years Eve party, Beth is found dead.All the March sisters see Beth's body and wonder how “ andwho “ could have killed their sweet little sister. And whatwas their motive?The March sisters have always been close, but will Beth's murderbring them closer together, or further apart? As each of the girls'motives are uncovered, the March sisters might not be quiteas sweet as they seem...This is cult-classic Louisa May Alcott's Little Womenmeets Karen M.McManus's One of Us is Lying.Perfect for fans of Little Women ready for a fresh new spin onthe iconic storyA contemporary take on the famous March sisters with brilliantwriting, a gripping plot, and many twists and turnsTurns the murder-mystery genre on its head and keeps you guessinguntil the very end... 'One need not be familiar with Louisa May Alcott'swork to appreciate debut author Bernet's brilliantly snappy contemporaryriff on Little Women' Publisher's Weekly'Beth is Dead flips the script on a well-loved favouriteand delivers something bold, brilliant and brand new.'The Nerd Daily 'Highly recommend that any curious classics loversgive it a go.' School Reading List' School Reading List
