The perfect book group read for fans of Kate Morton, Rachel Hore and Santa Montefiore.A secret buried so deep, only a liar could uncover itWiltshire, 1922. When murder comes to the idyllic, sleepy village of Slaughterford one hot summer, nobody is prepared for it - or for the sudden loss of one of their own. The killing is a shock to all who knew the victim, and when Pudding Cartwright's brother is suspected of the crime she is drawn towards conspicuous newcomer Irene, both determined to discover the identity of the killer in their midst. Unaware of just how deep the roots of the crime lie, Pudding and Irene begin to uncover truths neither of them could have foreseen, and the chance finding of a strange object, hidden away for years, will change everything.Your favourite authors love Katherine Webb: 'An enormously talented writer' Santa Montefiore'I've loved all of Katherine Webb's books' Kate Riordan'Katherine Webb's writing is beautiful' Elizabeth Fremantle'Webb has a true gift for uncovering the mysteries of the human heart' Kate Williams'A truly gifted writer of historical fiction' Lucinda Riley
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From the bestselling author of The Legacy, comes a compelling and evocative novel about murder, lies and friendship against all odds.
An enormously talented writer * SANTA MONTEFIORE *Webb has a true gift for uncovering the mysteries of the human heart and exploring the truth of love * KATE WILLIAMS *Katherine Webb's writing is beautiful * ELIZABETH FREMANTLE *I've loved all of Katherine Webb's books * KATE RIORDAN *A truly gifted writer of historical fiction * LUCINDA RILEY *This isn't your usual country house mystery. It's a vivid portrait of rural life at a time of great change, especially for the women. In its Wiltshire setting and depth of research, it reminded me of The Suspicions of Mr Whicher, but Katherine's wonderful descriptions and characters make it sing. And I guarantee that the ending will surprise. Her legion of fans will be delighted with this immersive, beautifully written tale of secrets and betrayals that echo down the generations * Vanessa Lafaye on The Hiding Places *Katherine's writing is rich, vivid and evocative and her characters breathtakingly real * IONA GREY *Brilliant and absorbing drama * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *A haunting novel of betrayal * WOMAN & HOME *Katherine Webb is such a reliably good storyteller and this beguiling mystery, set so vividly in the glorious Wiltshire countryside, is no exception. It will keep you guessing right to the end. -- Kate Riordan on The Hiding PlacesPlucky heroines and tangled secrets kept hidden for generations make for an involving tale of passion and deceit. * Mail on Sunday *A sleepy Wiltshire village is rudely awakened when a man is found murdered. His widow and a local teenage girl join forces to root out the killer in this engrossing story of betrayal, secrets and lies. * Woman & Home *
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From the bestselling author of The Legacy, comes a compelling and evocative novel about murder, lies and friendship against all odds.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781409148562
Publisert
2017-05-04
Utgiver
Vendor
Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Vekt
666 gr
Høyde
238 mm
Bredde
161 mm
Dybde
36 mm
Aldersnivå
01, G
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
416

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Biographical note

Katherine Webb was born in 1977 and grew up in rural Hampshire before reading History at Durham University. She has since spent time living in London and Venice, and now lives in Wiltshire. Having worked as a waitress, au pair, personal assistant, book binder, library assistant, seller of fairy costumes and housekeeper, she now writes full time.

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