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When You Are Mine: A heart-pounding psychological thriller about friendship and obsession
by Michael RobothamFor as long as we both shall live? A pulse-racing standalone thriller by the #1 bestselling author of The Secrets She Keeps, now a major TV seriesPhilomena McCarthy has defied the odds and become a promising young officer with the Metropolitan Police despite being the daughter of a notorious London gangster. Called to the scene of a domestic assault, she rescues a young woman, Tempe Brown, the girlfriend of a decorated detective. The incident is hushed up, but Phil has unwittingly made a dangerous enemy with powerful friends.Determined to protect each other, the two women strike up a tentative friendship. Tempe is thoughtful and sweet and makes herself indispensable to Phil, but sinister things keep happening and something isn't quite right about the stories Tempe tells. When a journalist with links to Phil's father and to the detective is found floating in the Thames, Phil doesn't know where to turn, who to blame or who she can trust.This exhilarating thriller from the bestselling author - whose books have sold more than 6 million copies - is Michael Robotham's finest page-turner yet.__________Praise for Michael Robotham:'An absolute master' Stephen King'He writes in a voice with a haunting sense of soul' Peter James'Heart-stopping, heart-breaking and heart-wrenching' Val McDermid'Robotham is the real deal' David Baldacci'Robotham doesn't just make me scared for his characters, he makes my heart ache for them' Linwood Barclay'A highly skilled thriller writer' Daily Express
Where God Does Not Walk (A Gregor Reinhardt Novel #4)
by Luke McCallin** LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA HISTORICAL DAGGER **THE WESTERN FRONT, JULY 1918. Gregor Reinhardt is a young lieutenant in a stormtrooper battalion on the Western Front when one of his subordinates is accused of murdering a group of officers, and then subsequently trying to take his own life. Not wanting to believe his friend could have done what he is accused of, Reinhardt begins to investigate. He starts to uncover the outline of a conspiracy at the heart of the German army, a conspiracy aimed at ending the war on the terms of those who have a vested interest in a future for Germany that resembles her past.The investigation takes him from the devastated front lines of the war, to the rarefied heights of Berlin society, and into the hospitals that treat those men who have been shattered by the stress and strain of the war. Along the way, Reinhardt comes to an awakening of the man he might be. A man freed of dogma, whose eyes have been painfully opened to the corruption and callousness all around him. A man to whom calls to duty, to devotion to the Fatherland and to the Kaiser, ring increasingly hollow...PRAISE FOR THE GREGOR REINHARDT SERIES'Gritty and atmospheric - a new Luke McCallin novel is a cause for celebration' - William Ryan'Let's not mince words: historical thrillers don't come any better' - Financial Times'Reinhardt is a terrific creation' - Times (Book of the Month)'What makes the book terrific is the humanity and hope that shine through even the darkest of scenes' - The Herald'Assiduous research, often beautiful writing, and an engaging protagonist whose melancholy cynicism seems just right for the time and place' - David Downing'A compelling, addictive narrative... Superlative' - CJ Carver
Where I Left Her: The pulse-racing thriller about every parent's worst nightmare . . .
by Amber GarzaA MISSING DAUGHTER. EVERY MOTHER'S WORST NIGHTMARE. SHE'S NOT WHERE I LEFT HER__________'Don't look away, you won't want to miss a thing!' J.T. Ellison__________When Whitney drops her teenage daughter, Amelia, off at a sleepover at a friend's house, she has no idea that her entire life is about to irrevocably change. Because the next morning, when Whitney returns to pick up Amelia, an elderly woman answers the door. She's never seen or heard of Amelia and she lives in this house alone with her husband. It's every mother's worst nightmare, but this time there's no waking up from it. Distraught and terrified, as Whitney tries to get to the bottom of her daughter's disappearance, she is forced to confront the secrets she thought she had outrun years before. With time running out to find Amelia, Whitney is forced to journey to the darkest parts of her history and piece together a puzzle that will be the difference between Amelia's life and her death.
Where Ravens Roost (Detective Kjeld Nygaard #1)
by Karin Nordin‘A delicious slice of Scandi noir – such a dark, atmospheric and compelling story! And ahh, if only those ravens could talk…’ Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple
Where They Wait: The most compulsive and creepy psychological thriller of 2021
by Scott Carson'Horror has a new name and it’s Scott Carson’ Michael Connelly 'Wow!' Stephen King on The Chill ___________A desperate journalist looking for work. A new mindfulness app that promises deep sleep. A dead woman's voice heard during app-induced nightmares. ___________Desperate journalist Nick Bishop takes a job profiling new mindfulness app, Clarity. Relaxing meditations are mixed with haunting 'sleep songs' where a woman's voice sings users into a deep sleep.Then the nightmares begin.Vivid and chilling, they feature a dead woman who calls Nick by name, whispering guidance – or are they threats?Soon, he can't escape her voice. And that's when he makes a terrifying discovery: no one involved with Clarity has any interest in his article. Their interest is in him.Because whilst he may not have any memory of it, he's one of twenty people who have heard this sinister song before, and the only one who is still alive... ___________Reader reviews for Where They Wait: 'The ending was breathtaking' ?????'I couldn't turn the pages fast enough' ?????'Gripping and imaginative' ?????'One creepy ride and well worth the trip' ?????'Really had me thinking' ?????
While Justice Sleeps
by Stacey AbramsThe #1 New York Times bestseller ‘Glossy, gritty, breathlessly suspenseful, effortlessly authentic, and altogether wonderful ’ Lee Child ‘A compelling, suspenseful mystery’ Mark Billingham ‘A mesmerising legal thriller’ Michael Connelly
Whisper Cottage
by Anne Wyn Clark‘I couldn't put it down, read it cover to cover in a day… A fabulous chilling thriller.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ How well do you know the woman next door?
The Whispers: The new impossible-to-put-down thriller from the bestselling author
by Heidi Perks'Reads like Liane Moriarty at her Big Little Lies best' TONY PARSONS'A gripping thriller about toxic female friendships with a killer twist' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'Kept me up late into the night...' LUCY CLARKE_______________________Grace's best friend Anna is missing.She would never leave her husband and son by choice and Grace is beside herself with worry.As Grace searches desperately for answers, everyone seems to have a different version of the truth.Why won't Anna's husband call the police?What secrets are the other mothers at the school gate hiding?With each day that passes, Anna's life is under increasing threat.The pressure is mounting and it will not be long before something cracks._______________________'The story of Anna and Grace's friendship and Anna's disappearance is compelling in its own right, but the real triumph emerges from Perks's skill as seeing some women for exactly who they are and what they're capable of' DAILY MAIL_______________________PRAISE FOR HEIDI PERKS:'I was knocked for six by the twist in this book' ROSAMUND LUPTON'Slick, gripping and compelling. I couldn't put it down' LISA JEWELL'Deliciously dark' CRIME MONTHLY'Heidi Perks' new novel takes 'sinisterness at the school gates' to a scary new level. You will be watching your step' JANE CORRY'A highly addictive and thrilling read' HEAT'Simmering tensions and double crossings will have you racing to the dramatic finale' SUNDAY MIRROR'Terrifically suspenseful and intriguing' LIZ NUGENT'Absorbing and beautifully observed, I was knocked for six by the twist in this book' ROSAMUND LUPTON'A gripping thriller' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'I really loved it. The Whispers is a big-hearted psychological thriller about the dark corners that lurk in even the closest of friendships. Heidi Perks reads like Liane Moriarty at her Big Little Lies best as she brilliantly mines the jealously, spite and rage that lurk behind the polite smiles at every school gates. Highly recommend' TONY PARSONS
Whispers of a Scandal: a completely addictive psychological suspense thriller that will keep you hooked for 2021
by Julie CorbinWho knows your darkest secret?After every parents' evening, friends Nina, Bel and Rachel look forward to their regular debrief at the pub. But there will be no clinking Prosecco tonight. They are discussing an anonymous note that has been left in a child's schoolbag: This class has secrets. All the parents tell lies. As more notes are discovered, scandalous accusations are made and the school playground becomes rife with rumours. Who could be revealing the three friends' secrets? Because they thought the only people who knew everything about them were each other... An addictive psychological suspense thriller full of twists and turns, perfect for fans of Heidi Perks, Lisa Hall and Jane Corry.
The Whistling: The most chilling and spine-tingling ghost story you'll read this year
by Rebecca NetleyFEEL SHIVERS DOWN YOUR SPINE WITH THIS CHILLING AND GRIPPING GHOST STORY SET ON A FAR-FLUNG SCOTTISH ISLAND . . .'Wonderfully atmospheric, genuinely eerie' GUARDIAN'Gripping, chilling and very, very satisfying' DAILY MAIL'A ghost story that kept me guessing' SUSAN STOKES-CHAPMAN'Perfect for a cold winter's night' DAILY MIRROR'It will chill you to the bone' ANITA FRANK'If you're looking for a chilling tale as we head towards Halloween, you've found it' HEAT_________When Elspeth arrives on a remote Scottish island to become nanny to a young child, she hopes to bond with her. Until she learns that, for reasons no one will explain, Mary has not spoken for months.And the girl's silence is not the only mystery.Hypnotic lullabies drift down empty corridors.Strange dolls appear in abandoned rooms.And as the nights draw in, darker questions arise . . .What happened to Mary's late twin, William? Why did their previous nanny disappear so suddenly?And is the whistling Elspeth hears at night just the storm outside?Or is somebody coming for her . . . ?_________*Longlisted for the Ondaatje Prize*READERS ARE CHILLED BY THE WHISTLING'I was sucked in from page one and read it in one fell swoop' 5* READER REVIEW'A wicked twist . . . brilliant, scary, clever. Horror writing at its best' 5* READER REVIEW'A great story with moments of heart-grabbing terror, beautifully written' 5* READER REVIEW
Who is Maud Dixon?: A wickedly twisty literary thriller and pure fun
by Alexandra Andrews'Clever, cunning, and diabolical in the best possible way. Anyone longing for a good old-fashioned thrill need look no further' Ann PatchettCelebrated, bestselling, elusive...who is Maud Dixon?Florence Darrow wants to be a writer. Correction: Florence Darrow IS going to be a writer. Fired from her first job in publishing, she jumps at the chance to be assistant to the celebrated Maud Dixon, the anonymous bestselling novelist. The arrangement comes with conditions - high secrecy, living in an isolated house in the countryside. Before long, the two of them are on a research trip to Morocco, to inspire the much-promised second novel. Beach walks, red sunsets and long, whisky-filled evening discussions...win-win, surely? Until Florence wakes up in a hospital, having narrowly survived a car crash. How did it happen - and where is Maud Dixon, who was in the car with her? Florence feels she may have been played, but wait, if Maud is no longer around, maybe Florence can make her mark as a writer after all...'Stylish, sharp, with wicked hairpin turns...pure fun' Maria Semple
Who Took Eden Mulligan?
by Sharon Dempsey‘A dark, disturbing and gripping read … Sharon Dempsey will be one to watch!’ Claire Allan, USA Today bestselling author
The Whole Truth: The new ‘impossible to predict’ detective thriller from the Richard and Judy Book Club Spring 2021 (DI Fawley #5)
by Cara HunterAn attractive student. An older professor. Think you know the story? Think again.--------'Riveting' Shari Lapena 'So twisty, so timely, so terrific' Nicci French 'My new favourite crime series' Louise Candlish She has everything at stake; he has everything to lose. But one of them is lying, all the same. When an Oxford student accuses one of the university's professors of sexual assault, DI Adam Fawley's team think they've heard it all before. But they couldn't be more wrong. Because this time, the predator is a woman and the shining star of the department, and the student a six-foot male rugby player. Soon DI Fawley and his team are up against the clock to figure out the truth. What they don't realise is that someone is watching. And they have a plan to put Fawley out of action for good...The fifth twisty, up-all-night thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling Cara Hunter. For fans of Shari Lapena, Claire Douglas and Lisa Jewell. --------Authors can't get enough of The Whole Truth'A masterclass in twists, deception and modern crime writing' Jo Spain, The Last to Disappear'This book is nail-biting, gasp-out-loud, brilliant' John Marrs, The Vacation '[Gives the] police procedural format a fresh coat of paint' Financial Times 'A master of the genre' Jane Casey, The Reckoning'The Fawley books are the best crime series being written at the moment' Araminta Hall, Hidden Depths'Prepare to be engrossed by a master storyteller' JP Delaney, The Perfect Wife 'Made me race to the end' Fiona Barton, Local Gone Missing 'An absolute masterclass in crime writing' Simon Lelic, The Hiding Place And readers are loving this series, too 'All hail the new queen of all things crime' Penny, Netgalley 'Mind-bending brilliance' Kath, Netgalley 'Packed full of twists' Gary, Netgalley 'Definitely for fans of Lisa Gardner, Karin Slaughter and the like' Fiona, Netgalley 'Captivating: full of mystery, tension, moral dilemma . . . outstanding' Peter, Netgalley 'This series just gets better and better' Tina, Netgalley
Who's The Boss Now?: Homecoming Heartbreaker (moonlight Ridge) / Who's The Boss Now? (titans Of Tech) (Titans of Tech #3)
by Susannah ErwinShe wants what’s hers… And the boss who stands in her way.
Wicked Little Deeds
by Kat Ellis*THE BRAND NEW TERRIFYING THRILLER FROM KAT ELLIS*'Riverdale meets The Haunting of Hill House' - Amy McCaw, author of Mina and the Undead'Kat Ellis wields an oppressive atmosphere like a sharply honed blade' - Sera Milano, author of This Can Never Not Be Real 'Horrifyingly good fun!' Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die FirstFrom its creepy town mascot to the story of its cursed waterfall, Burden Falls is a small town dripping with superstition. Ava Thorn knows this well - since the horrific accident she witnessed a year ago, she's been plagued by nightmares.But when her school nemesis is brutally murdered and Ava is the primary suspect, she starts to wonder if the legends surrounding the town are more fact than fiction.Whatever secrets Burden Falls is hiding, there's a killer on the loose, and they have a vendetta against the Thorns...Praise for Harrow Lake:'A captivating and creeping mystery full of brilliantly twisting turns and dark secrets' - Holly Jackson, bestselling author of A Good Girls' Guide to Murder'If you like Stephen King, snap this up!' - Cass Green, Sunday Times bestselling author of In a Cottage in a Wood'Scream meets The Babadook in small-town USA' - Kirsty Logan, award-winning author of The Gracekeepers
The Widower: He promised, until death do us part
by Christobel KentHe promised, until death do us part.When bossy, loving, sensible Kate dies suddenly, her little sister Rose dutifully returns from a carefree life abroad to help Kate's widower and the two children Rose has never met. But she is unsettled to see no trace of her warm-hearted sister in the remote, dilapidated house, nor in Kate's cold, distant partner, Evan.After stumbling across a message that only her sister could have left for her, Rose's unease around the circumstances of Kate's death turns to open suspicion, but she knows better than to ask the grieving widower for answers.Determined to discover the truth of her sister's terrible last days, Rose has no choice but to keep looking. Eventually, she senses, the dark house will give up its secrets. But she is not prepared to admit that whoever threatened Kate's life might now be coming after her...Praise for Christobel Kent and her novels:'A highly superior slice of domestic noir' Mail on Sunday'Spooky, gripping and affecting' Louise Doughty, author of Apple Tree Yard'Echoes of Christie and du Maurier' Sunday Times 'Beautifully tense' Clare Mackintosh, author of I Let You Go'Gorgeous evocative writing' Erin Kelly, author of He Said She Said
Widowland
by C J Carey'READING THIS TERRIFIC, ORWELLIAN NOVEL YOU ALMOST HOLD YOUR BREATH' Bel MooneyAn alternative history with a strong feminist twist, perfect for fans of Robert Harris' Fatherland, Christina Dalcher's Vox and the dystopian novels of Margaret Atwood.'A TRIUMPH' Amanda Craig'CONVINCING AND GRIPPING' Elizabeth Buchan'BRILLIANTLY IMAGINED' Clare Chambers'TERRIFIC HEROINE' Adèle Geras'VIVIDLY IMAGINED' Nicci FrenchTo control the past, they edited history. To control the future, they edited literature.London, 1953, Coronation year - but not the Coronation of Elizabeth II. Thirteen years have passed since a Grand Alliance between Great Britain and Germany was formalized. George VI and his family have been murdered and Edward VIII rules as King. Yet, in practice, all power is vested in Alfred Rosenberg, Britain's Protector. The role and status of women is Rosenberg's particular interest. Rose Ransom belongs to the elite caste of women and works at the Ministry of Culture, rewriting literature to correct the views of the past. But now she has been given a special task. Outbreaks of insurgency have been seen across the country; graffiti daubed on public buildings. Disturbingly, the graffiti is made up of lines from forbidden works, subversive words from the voices of women. Suspicion has fallen on Widowland, the run-down slums where childless women over fifty have been banished. These women are known to be mutinous, for they have nothing to lose. Before the Leader arrives for the Coronation ceremony of King Edward and Queen Wallis, Rose must infiltrate Widowland to find the source of this rebellion and ensure that it is quashed.'THE MOST IMPORTANT FEMINIST NOVEL IN DECADES' Jane Harris'A VERY SMART REIMAGINED HISTORY' Henry Porter'BRIMMING WITH CRACKLING DETAIL, A GRIPPING THRILLER' Miranda Carter
The Wild Girls
by Phoebe MorganFOUR FRIENDS.A LUXURY RETREAT.IT’S GOING TO BE MURDER. ‘This is great. Kept me gripped!’ Jane Fallon 'A hugely entertaining thriller that turns a dream holiday into a nightmare’ Jane Casey ‘Phoebe's best yet – I read it in a couple of days!’ Catherine Cooper
Wild Place
by Christian WhiteIn the summer of 1989, a local teen goes missing from the idyllic suburb of Camp Hill in Australia. As rumours of Satanic rituals swirl, schoolteacher Tom Witter becomes convinced he holds the key to the disappearance. When the police won't listen, he takes matters into his own hands with the help of the missing girl's father and a local neighbourhood watch group. But as dark secrets are revealed and consequences to past actions are faced, Tom learns that the only way out of the darkness is to walk deeper into it. Wild Place peels back the layers of suburbia, exposing what's hidden underneath - guilt, desperation, violence - and attempts to answer the question: Why do good people do bad things? From the international bestseller Christian White, Wild Place is a white-knuckle descent into a street near you.
A Will to Kill: ‘A modern-day take on the classic locked-room murder mystery’ New York Times (a Harith Athreya mystery)
by RV RamanTHE FIRST IN A NEW SERIES THAT IS EVERYTHING WE LOVE ABOUT COSY CRIME - A SECLUDED MANOR HOUSE, RELATIVES WITH NEFARIOUS MOTIVES AND A PERPLEXING MURDER - SET IN CONTEMPORARY INDIAA NEW YORK TIMES RECOMMENDED BOOKA CRIMEREAD BEST MYSTERY OF 2020‘Like stepping back to the Golden Age of the classic mystery’ Rhys Bowen, international bestselling author of The Tuscan Child‘Brilliantly evokes Agatha Christie’s classic country-estate mysteries for modern-day India’ CrimeReads, Best Mysteries of 2020_______MISTAgeing millionaire Bhaskar Fernandez has invited his relatives to the remote and possibly haunted Greybrooke Manor, high up in the misty Nilgiris.MOUNTAINSHe knows his guests expect to gain from his death, so to safeguard himself, he writes two conflicting wills. Which one of them comes into force will depend on how he dies.MURDERFernandez also invites Harith Athreya, a seasoned investigator, to watch what unfolds.When a landslide occurs, temporarily isolating the estate, and a body is discovered, Athreya finds that death is not the only thing that the mist conceals. . .Your next cosy crime fix – perfect for fans of Golden Age crime, Knives Out and Lucy Foley_______MORE PRAISE FOR A WILL TO KILL‘I love RV Raman's Harith Athreya. . . A good traditional mystery with twists and turns’ Ovidia Yu, author of CWA-shortlisted The Mimosa Tree Mystery‘The influence of Agatha Christie and John Dickson Carr on the narrative is compelling. . . influences of author Ngaio Marsh. . . subtle, clear, ironic, but always elegant and peppered with wit; characters sharply, sometimes hilariously, drawn’ Telegraph India
Win
by Harlan CobenFrom a #1 New York Times bestselling author comes this thrilling story that shows what happens when a dead man's secrets fall into the hands of vigilante antihero—drawing him down a dangerous road.Over twenty years ago, the heiress Patricia Lockwood was abducted during a robbery of her family's estate, then locked inside an isolated cabin for months. Patricia escaped, but so did her captors — and the items stolen from her family were never recovered. Until now. On the Upper West Side, a recluse is found murdered in his penthouse apartment, alongside two objects of note: a stolen Vermeer painting and a leather suitcase bearing the initials WHL3. For the first time in years, the authorities have a lead — not only on Patricia's kidnapping, but also on another FBI cold case — with the suitcase and painting both pointing them toward one man.Windsor Horne Lockwood III — or Win, as his few friends call him — doesn't know how his suitcase and his family's stolen painting ended up with a dead man. But his interest is piqued, especially when the FBI tells him that the man who kidnapped his cousin was also behind an act of domestic terrorism — and that the conspirators may still be at large. The two cases have baffled the FBI for decades, but Win has three things the FBI doesn't: a personal connection to the case; an ungodly fortune; and his own unique brand of justice.
Win: New from the #1 bestselling creator of the hit Netflix series The Stranger
by Harlan Coben____________________________From the #1 bestselling author and creator of hit Netflix series The Stranger comes a riveting new thriller, starring the new hero Windsor Horne Lockwood III - or Win, as he is known to his (few) friends ...____________________________Over twenty years ago, heiress Patricia Lockwood was abducted during a robbery of her family's estate, then locked inside an isolated cabin for months. Patricia escaped, but so did her captors, and the items stolen from her family were never recovered.Until now. On New York's Upper West Side, a recluse is found murdered in his penthouse apartment, alongside two objects of note: a stolen Vermeer painting and a leather suitcase bearing the initials WHL3. For the first time in years, the authorities have a lead not only on Patricia's kidnapping but also on another FBI cold case - with the suitcase and painting both pointing them towards one man.Windsor Horne Lockwood III - or Win as his few friends call him - doesn't know how his suitcase and his family's stolen painting ended up in this dead man's apartment. But he's interested - especially when the FBI tell him that the man who kidnapped his cousin was also behind an act of domestic terrorism, and that he may still be at large. The two cases have baffled the FBI for decades. But Win has three things the FBI does not:: a personal connection to the case, a large fortune, and his own unique brand of justice ...____________________________'A great book with a brilliant, brilliant central character' RICHARD ARMITAGE'Wow. The new mystery thriller by Harlan Coben kept me up late three nights in a row ... It's called WIN. It's published in March. Trust me, you will like it.' R.L. STINE'Coben never, ever lets you down' LEE CHILD'Harlan Coben is the absolute master of huge twists and turns' RICHARD OSMAN'Coben is simply one of the all-time greats - pick up any one of his thrillers and you'll find a riveting, twisty, surprising story with a big, beating heart at its core' GILLIAN FLYNN'One of the world's finest thriller writers is at the top of his game' PETER JAMES'The modern master of the hook and twist' DAN BROWN'The bestselling crime novelist keeps all the plots spinning in his latest caper...It is expertly done and the brisk pace keeps the pages turning' EVENING STANDARD 'As you'd expect from Coben, this is a complex thriller that keeps you hooked with the superb writing, handbrake turns and satisfying conclusion' HEAT, *****'Reliably twisty' THE SUN'We can always rely on Harlan Coben to have us enthralled and this new thriller introducing Windsor Horne Lockwood III - aka Win - is no different.' OK!
The Winter House: A dark thriller about a dream home that becomes your worst nightmare
by P.R. BlackThe dream home. The perfect nightmare... Vonny and Seth dream of a place in the country, but they can barely scrape together a deposit for a flat. So when they enter a competition and win a huge, remote plot of land, they can't believe their luck. They start building the house of their dreams and look forward to a happy life together.But then they discover an old suitcase – a suitcase filled with millions of pounds worth of heroin. Their idyllic existence comes crashing down around them. Because the original owner of the suitcase is coming for it...All that stands between Vonny and Seth and their worst nightmare is the house they built. Will their dream home save them – or will the nightmare become reality?This gripping psychological thriller from acclaimed author P.R. Black is an edge-of-your-seat winter read, perfect for fans of The Chalet and The Hunting Party.Reviews for P.R. Black'A slow-burning thriller that builds to a devastating dénouement' Mail on Sunday'It's edge-of-the-seat stuff... A cracker' Bookbag
A Winter Memory
by Lulu TaylorA house full of secrets lies at the heart A Winter Memory from Sunday Times top ten bestselling author Lulu Taylor, an absorbing family drama perfect for the winter months.NowWhen, years ago, Helen fell for the charming Hamish, she was also enchanted by romantic Ballintyre House, which sits elegantly on the edge of a loch in the west of Scotland and has been home to the Ballintyre family for decades. Now, seeking refuge from a scandal that has cost Hamish his job, they are living with his older brother Charlie at the house, while the boys’ troubled mother is never too far away. Struggling with her own problems, Helen is surprised to find that Charlie’s wife has vanished. No one else seems at all concerned. Where has she gone, and why?ThenIn 1968, sixteen-year-old Tigs is madly in love with James Ballintyre, her childhood friend and hero. When he marries Josephine, her heart is broken. She knows it’s hopeless but she can’t help how she feels. She tries to find her way to a new life and a new love, but somehow everyone is called back to Ballintyre in the end, and Tigs is no exception . . .ForeverBallintyre has always been the setting for revelations of love, obsession and betrayal. Now, as Helen seeks the answer to Charlie's wife's whereabouts, she is forced to confront her own difficult truths – and the events of the past reach forward to touch the lives of those who still call Ballintyre home, and reveal their secrets . . .