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PRE-ORDER NOW! THE ATMOSPHERIC, SUSPENSEFUL NEW MYSTERY FROM KATE RIORDAN, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF RICHARD & JUDY PICK THE HEATWAVE'An evocative and compelling suspense novel' LUCY CLARKE'I loved every page of this...the whole thing reads like Maggie O'Farrell wrote a psychological suspense' 5***** Reader Review'Haunting, atmospheric and beautifully detailed' MARY WATSONShe looked scared that day, like she wanted to do nothing more than run as she stood up there on the stage, him to the side of her, watching her like a hawk.That was the last time I saw her alive...----It’s been years since Rain went home.To many, growing up on the Tanglewood estate, nestled in a beautiful corner of the Cotswolds countryside, seemed like a dream.But for Rain, memories of her childhood there are forever tainted by what happened that summer. The wild party. The body…Now estranged from her mother, and all ties to Tanglewood, Rain thought she’d moved on.Yet when another dead body is found at Tanglewood, she knows she must face her past.Rain has long held suspicions that what happened that summer wasn’t an accident. It was murder.And now's her chance to prove it. ----What readers are loving about THE LAST TIME I SAW HER ALIVE'I loved every page of this. It is a long time since I felt so immersed in a story or a setting... like Maggie O'Farrell wrote a psychological suspense' 5***** Reader Review'So addictive and compelling...a fantastic and ultimately surprising read' 5***** Reader Review'The setting in the Cotswolds was beautifully described and genuinely made me want to pack a bag and head there. The mix of music, countryside charm...and LOTS of intrigue, mystery and putting the puzzle together created an addictive atmosphere' 5***** Reader Review'It had me hooked from the first page. Scary and twisty and I could never have guessed the ending' 5***** Reader ReviewWhy readers and reviewers LOVE Kate Riordan'Had me absolutely gripped' LOUISE CANDLISH'The best book I have read this year. Atmospheric, thrilling and completely unputdownable' 5***** Reader Review'Immersive' HARRIET TYCE'A compelling and unsettling read with summer written all over it' WOMAN & HOME'The only book you need this summer. Gripping, well-paced and full of thrills' 5***** Reader Review'Tense and atmospheric. A dark, sultry, summer read' JANE FALLON

For fans of Kate Mosse and Kate Morton comes a haunting novel about two women separated by decades but entwined by fate.When Alice Eveleigh arrives at Fiercombe Manor during the long, languid summer of 1933, she finds a house steeped in mystery and brimming with secrets. Sadness permeates its empty rooms and the isolated valley seems crowded with ghosts, none more alluring than Elizabeth Stanton whose only traces remain in a few tantalisingly blurred photographs. Why will no one speak of her? What happened a generation ago to make her vanish?As the sun beats down relentlessly, Alice becomes ever more determined to unearth the truth about the girl in the photograph - and stop her own life from becoming an eerie echo of Elizabeth's . . .Lifelong fans of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca will adore Kate Riordan's exquisite novel, The Girl in the Photograph.Praise for The Girl in the Photograph:'Full of slow-burning tension' Essentials'A sweeping saga of secrets and ghosts' Good Housekeeping'A well executed, brooding, creepy atmosphere' Sunday Mirror'A prickly story full of tension' Sunday Express

It was in the shadow hours of deepest night that this tapestry of lies fell to rags . . .Harriet Jenner is just twenty-one when she walks through the gates of Fenix House. Reeling from a personal tragedy, she doesn't expect her new life as a governess to be easy. But she certainly does not foresee the spell Fenix House will cast.Almost fifty years later, Harriet's granddaughter Grace follows in her footsteps. For Grace, raised on Harriet's spellbinding stories, Fenix House is a fairy tale; a magical place suspended in time.But the now-faded grandeur of the mansion soon begins to reveal the holes in Harriet's story and Grace finds herself in a place of secrets and shadows. For Fenix House hides truths about her family, and everything that she once knew is about to change.The AuthorKate Riordan is a writer and journalist. She started out as an editorial assistant at the Guardian, followed by a stint as deputy editor for the lifestyle section of Time Out. Kate's first novel, The Girl in the Photographpublished in January 2015. Kate is now a freelance writer and lives in the Cotswolds where she is currently working on her third novel.Praise for The Shadow Hour'I was immediately drawn in by this beautifully written tale. I loved the sense of intrigue and the air of mystery at Fenix House, and was itching for answers as the two narratives unfolded' Dinah Jefferies author of The Tea Planter's Wife'A perfect gothic, big-house mystery that kept me turning the pages. Very well written - I really enjoyed it'Katherine Webb'I'm a sucker for unreliable narrators, crumbling country houses stuffed full of secrets and a story that veers between the present and the past, so it was a delight to curl up with The Shadow Hour over the course of a rainy weekend' Red Online'It's wonderful - the dark suspense and evocative descriptions are perfect' Liz Fenwick, author of Under a Cornish Sky'We loved last years The Girl in the Photograph and this latest atmospheric saga is just as thrilling' Essentials'The parallel stories of Fenix House governess Harriet Jenner and her granddaughter Grace had me absolutely gripped. Intelligent, poignant, unexpected: highly recommended' Louise Candlish, author of The Sudden Departure of the Frasers'Beautifully written and utterly compelling, I loved this' Katie Fforde'Gorgeously written - I was instantly drawn in to the mysteries of Fenix House and Kate's evocative storytelling held me rapt until the very end' Lucy Diamond'Full of dark intrigue, rich description and haunting secrets, this kept me reading and reading! Beautifully written and compelling until the end. I adored it' Ella Harper, author of The Years of Loving You'Headily atmospheric Victorian gothic detail brings to life the house which holds secrets and memories in its dim rooms, and conjures up a world of hot house flowers and stifled passions. Certain images stay with you - Riordan richly juxtaposes a measured, scientific world of steam trains, comets and clocks with the wild: flooded quarries, ice storms, and the irresistible desire for love and revenge which defies rationality. It's all in the detail - jewelled Indian daggers, sunlight on red gold hair, claustrophobic mazes and ice houses, and mysterious sounds in the night. From the utterly gripping prologue, The Shadow Hour transports you back in time, and shows how a few minutes here or there can catastrophically change a life' Kate Lord Brown, author of The Christmas We Met'What a beautiful and evocative writer she is! I adored the richness of her descriptions, the faint sense of menace just below the surface, and the huge skill with which she wove in clues, questions and little fragments of information. It was a thoroughly absorbing read' Iona Grey'The language is lyrical and yet accessible, the plot intricate but satisfying. There is romance, period detail, and dark secrets. This book has TV adaptation written all over it! A great book-club read with loads to discuss' The Cheltonian'I would recommend it to anyone who wants an intriguing mystery that will keep them reading all night!' YA Under My Skin 'A wonderful novel. I loved the atmospheric setting and the way the mystery is built up, switching back and forth through time' The Owl on the Bookshelf'I loved The Girl in the Photograph but I adore The Shadow Hour more, it has the perfect balance of tragedy and intrigue and all the storylines are woven together expertly. You don't want to miss this' Belle About Town

A top ten Red Magazine book . . .____________Cornwall, 1940.In the hushed hours of deepest night a young woman is found washed up on the rocks.Was it a tragic accident? Or should the residents of Penhallow have been more careful about whom they invited in?In the midst of war three women arrive seeking safety at Penhallow Hall. Each is looking to escape her past.But one of them is not there by choice.As the threat of invasion mounts and the nightly blackouts feel longer and longer, tensions between the close-knit residents rise until dark secrets start to surface.And no one can predict what their neighbour is capable of . . . In a house full of strangers, who do you trust?____________'A beautiful and intriguing page-turner. Cornwall springs to life in vivid colour' Dinah Jefferies, author of The Sapphire Widow'Wonderfully atmospheric and utterly engrossing. I hardly moved until I had read the very last word' AJ Pearce, author of Dear Mrs Bird

Elodie was beautiful. Elodie was smart. Elodie was manipulative. Elodie is dead.When Sylvie receives a letter calling her back to her crumbling family home in Provence, she knows she has to go. In the middle of a sweltering summer marked by unusual fires across the countryside, she returns to La Reverie with her youngest daughter Emma in tow.In every corner of the house, Sylvie can't escape the spectre of Elodie, her first child. Elodie with the golden hair. Elodie, who knew exactly how to get what she wanted. Elodie, whose death the villagers still whisper about.As the fires creep even closer towards the villa, it's clear to Sylvie that something isn't right at La Reverie. Because there's something that Sylvie hasn't admitted about what happened to Elodie ten summers ago . . .

A HOT ITALIAN SUMMER. TWO COUPLES. ONE DARK SECRET THAT COULD RUIN EVERYTHING. . .'The best book I have read this year. Atmospheric, thrilling and completely unputdownable' 5***** Reader Review'Sultry, sexy, immersive' HARRIET TYCE'A compelling and unsettling read with summer written all over it' WOMAN & HOME'The only book you need this summer. Gripping, well-paced and full of thrills' 5***** Reader Review'Tense and atmospheric. A dark, sultry, summer read' JANE FALLONTHE ADDICTIVE NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF RICHARD & JUDY PICK THE HEATWAVE'A sexy summer read with a twist. If you're looking for a summer read to devour by the pool or on the beach, look no further' EVENING STANDARD_________Nick and Laura are the hosts: pretending their marriage isn't on the rocks.Madison and Bastian are the guests: neither is remotely who they claim to be.Under the scorching Mediterranean sun, no secret is safe.No betrayal goes unnoticed.Two couples. But will either survive the summer . . ._________'Addictive. I devoured this gripping read' 5***** Reader Review'Sexy and atmospheric - incredibly smart escapism' DAISY BUCHANAN'Intimate, intense and utterly addictive' EMMA STONEX'A sizzler of a story! A great holiday read' 5***** Reader Review'Immaculately written, deeply unsettling. Stunning' 5***** Reader Review'A summer sizzler' 5***** Reader ReviewPraise for Kate Riordan:'Sultry, atmospheric and unsettling - a book to lose yourself in' ERIN KELLY'The best book I have read this year. Atmospheric, thrilling and completely unputdownable' 5***** Reader Review'Had me absolutely gripped' LOUISE CANDLISH'The only book you need this summer. Gripping, well-paced and full of thrills' 5***** Reader Review

READ THE INTENSE, EVOCATIVE DESTINATION THRILLER FOR FANS OF LUCY CLARKE AND WILL DEANTwo sisters. One missing girl. An island full of secrets . . . 'Compelling and utterly transportive, a scorching summer read' LUCY CLARKE'Beautiful writing and characterisation and a gripping plot. Such an atmospheric read ' SARAH PEARSE----I thought I saw her today. Down by the water. It was her hair I noticed. Do you ever see her, Lex? Does she haunt you too?I haven’t been back to Eos since I first met my step-sister, Lex.It’s been twenty-five years since that summer.Since we went from strangers to sisters.Since Abigail went missing.Since we told the first lie.Now we’re back together on the island.So much has changed since we were teenagers.We’ve both tried to move on from the past – from each other.But the island won’t let us escape our secrets.Only me and Lex know the truth about Abigail.We’ve been living a lie for so long.And if the truth comes out – neither of us will survive it . . .----'Taut, tense, stylish and incredibly atmospheric, with a thrilling twist. The perfect book for summer!' Daisy Buchanan‘Completely addictive and wonderfully compelling. A sun-dappled summer escape with a jagged dark heart. You won't be able to put it down’ B P Walter‘Sinister and sun-soaked, and razor-sharp on teenage girl friendships and insecurities. This is a perfectly crafted mystery that I flew through in days’ Caz FrearWhy readers love The Liars‘It will be the book of the summer. It’s three wonderful reads in one. A gripping cold-case crime novel, a moving coming-of-age novel, and a glorious shenanigan on a Greek holiday novel, all ticking along as one’ 5***** Reader Review‘The setting is stunning – this story gave me a real feeling, relaxation and sparkling sea’ 5***** Reader Review‘The perfect holiday thriller! I was full of suspense throughout and was so sad to finish the book’ 5***** Reader Review‘The setting, the characters, the story – all amazing’ 5***** Reader Review

*PRE-ORDER NOW! THE ATMOSPHERIC, SUSPENSEFUL NEW THRILLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE LIARS, PERFECT FOR FANS OF LUCY FOLEY'S THE MIDNIGHT FEAST*‘Sinister and sun-soaked. This is a perfectly crafted mystery that I flew through in days’ Caz Frear 'Delicious drip feed suspense, and a well imagined sultry setting. Engaging and compelling, atmospheric and stylish' 5***** reader review It’s been years since Rain last went home.To many, growing up onthe Tanglewood estate, nestled in a beautiful corner of the Cotswolds countryside, seemed like a dream.But for Rain, memories of her childhood there are forever tainted by what she saw that summer. The wild party. The body…Now estranged from her mother, and all ties to Tanglewood, Rain thought she’d moved on.Yet when another dead body is found in the Tanglewood grounds, she knows she must face up to her past.Rain has long held suspicions that what happened that summer wasn’t an accident. It was murder.And now's her chance to prove it. Why readers LOVE Kate Riordan'A fabulously written, gripping story' 5***** reader review'The author creates an incredible sense of place...an excellent read that will stay with me for a while' 5***** reader review'So emotional, and twists right until the end!' 5***** reader review'The perfect vacation thriller' 5***** reader reviewPraise for Kate Riordan'Compelling and utterly transportive' Lucy Clarke'Taut, tense, stylish and incredibly atmospheric, with a thrilling twist. The perfect book for summer!' Daisy Buchanan‘Completely addictive and wonderfully compelling. A sun-dappled summer escape with a jagged dark heart. You won't be able to put it down’ B P Walter

If you love Julia Quinn's Bridgerton, Downton Abbey and Pride and Prejudice you'll fall head over heels for Sanditon! A novelisation of ITV's lavish period drama, Sanditon, adapted for television by Emmy and BAFTA-Award winning writer Andrew Davies and based on Jane Austen's unfinished novel.When a chance accident transports Charlotte Heywood to the seaside town of Sanditon, her life changes forever. And when she meets the charming and slightly wild Sidney Parker, she finds herself caught up in a whirlwind of romance, betrayal and changing alliances - nobody in Sanditon is quite as they seem.Discover the world Jane Austen left behind and meet the characters brought to the page by Kate Riordan. Every coastal town has its secrets - but Sanditon has more than most!