Louise Hegarty

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Sarah Lyall |Louise Hegarty

Louise Hegarty's novel, "Fair Play," nods to classic 1920s detective fiction, with a twist. When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. FAIR PLAY, by Louise HegartyA group of friends convenes for an overnight murder mystery party in an Irish country house on New Year's Eve, and each guest is assigned a part by the hostess, Abigail. Her brother, Benjamin, who's celebrating his 33rd birthday, plays the murderer.