The Good Liars: The Sunday Times bestselling WW1 historical fiction murder mystery thriller, new in paperback for autumn 2024

ISBN: 0008702934

Author: Frank, Anita

Condition: New

The Sunday Times bestselling new historical fiction novel: an atmospheric tale of crime, deceit, and murder, set in the early 1920sIngenious Sunday TimesThe Good Liars is not only a superb book, its a clever book claustrophobic, addictive and utterly compelling; I absolutely loved it. Highly recommended MW CravenIn the summer of 1914, a boys disappearance is overshadowed by looming war.Six years later, Detective Sergeant Verity arrives at Darkacre Hall armed with new evidence regarding the boys case - evidence which throws the spotlight firmly upon the once-esteemed Stilwell family.Darkacres grandeur has faded, and the Stilwells no longer command the respect they once took for granted. While brothers Maurice and Leonard carry the physical and mental scars of their war service, Maurice's wife, Ida, longs for the lost days of privilege and parties.As Verity digs deeper into the events of that final halcyon summer, he uncovers dark secrets with far-reaching consequences. And as he does so, Darkacre Hall becomes an unlikely battlefield - one that not all will survive.Praise for The Good Liars:Exquisitely written, this haunting tale of guilt and grief treads a perfect line between chilling ghost story and gripping mystery Tom HindleA modern classic I couldnt put it down Claire DyerDripping with claustrophobic tension and absolutely unputdownable. I loved it' Rebecca NetleyA range of characters alternately agreeable and repellent, and yet all entirely readable, in a blend of history and mystery. A real page-turner Mandy RobothamA fabulous book full of twists and turns and heartbreaking revelations with a sprinkling of spookiness on top Laura Shepherd-RobinsonA real page-turner Layers upon layers of secrets and lies Bravo! Liz HyderA cleverly structured story, with twist after twist Excellent Ragnar JonassonAn absolute gulp of a read it grabs hold and doesnt let go Fíona ScarlettThis clever claustrophobic page-turner delivers in spades Carolyn OBrien