The opening scene of a book can make or break it. The opening is a hook that keeps you reading; it’s your introduction to the world the author has created. We’ve compiled the 10 best opening scenes in some of our favorite books.
Here is the cover for the newest Deanna Raybourn novel, A Spear of Summer Grass. The story of Delilah Drummond, a scandalous flapper who journeys to Kenya in 1923 in search of adventure.