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The It Girl is a 2022 mystery thriller by Ruth Ware. It follows Hannah Jones, who revisits the murder of her Oxford roommate, April Clarke-Cliveden, after the man convicted of the crime dies in prison and new doubts emerge about the original case. Moving between Hannah's university years and her adult life, the novel examines memory, friendship, privilege, and the consequences of uncertain testimony.
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Who is Hannah Jones investigating in The It Girl?
Hannah Jones revisits the murder of her Oxford roommate, April Clarke-Cliveden. Her doubts grow after John Neville, the man convicted of the crime, dies in prison and questions about the original case resurface.
Where is The It Girl set?
The story moves between Hannah's university years at Oxford and her later life after leaving the university. The contrast between the glamorous student world and the aftermath of April's murder drives much of the mystery.
Is The It Girl by Ruth Ware a standalone novel?
Yes, The It Girl is a standalone mystery thriller by Ruth Ware. It was published in 2022 and does not require reading another Ruth Ware novel first.
What makes April Clarke-Cliveden important to the plot?
April is the charismatic Oxford student whose murder forms the central mystery. Her influence over Hannah and the other students makes the investigation about both the crime and the social power April held before her death.
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