Larkmore

Larkmore is a fictional village that serves as the primary setting for the 2019 novel *The Guest List* by Lucy Fokley. The story unfolds during a wedding celebration held at a remote island hotel, and while the island itself is a key location, the narrative frequently references the village of Larkmore, which is situated on the mainland and serves as a point of connection for several characters and their pasts.

In the context of the novel, Larkmore is depicted as a small, somewhat isolated community. Its existence provides a backdrop against which the secrets and tensions of the wedding guests are explored. Some characters have ties to Larkmore, either through family history, past relationships, or professional connections, which influence their actions and perspectives throughout the story. The village is not extensively described in terms of its physical attributes, but its presence in the narrative suggests a quiet, perhaps uneventful existence that contrasts sharply with the dramatic events of the wedding. It functions as a reminder of the ordinary world from which the privileged guests have temporarily escaped, and from which some characters are unable to fully distance themselves. The lore and gossip within Larkmore are sometimes alluded to, hinting at a shared history that might hold relevance to the unfolding mystery.