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‘The new GIRL ON THE TRAIN’ Observer What did he do to … The Girl Before You ASK HIM NO QUESTIONS, HE'LL TELL YOU NO LIES… Alice has always been haunted by the women from her husband’s past. As a politician and now a TV personality, George Bell’s reputation as a ladies’ man precedes him. But when Alice falls pregnant, her unease becomes an obsession.And there’s one ex in particular she can’t get out of her head, a beautiful student who went missing before they finished university: Ruth.When Alice thinks she see Ruth on a train, she can’t shake the feeling there’s more to the disappearance than George has told her.But does she really want to know what her husband has been up to behind her back all these years? Because the truth might be worse than she could ever have imagined… Praise for The Girl Before You: ‘A tantalising and suspenseful mystery. Absolutely brilliant! I didn’t want it to end’ Lauren North, bestselling author of The Perfect Betrayal‘I adored this wonderfully assured debut. An engrossing and emotionally honest thriller’ Emma Curtis, bestselling author of The Night You Left‘A haunting mystery with beautifully written characters I’m still left thinking about’ Jenny Quintana, bestselling author of The Missing Girl ‘A great page-turner for holiday reading’That’s Life ‘A beautifully observed and superbly written psychological drama … A writer to watch with the greatest of excitement’The Chap ‘Wonderfully twisty … Nicola Rayner is one to watch’ Short Book & Scribes‘A stellar debut from a fantastic new voice in domestic thrillers’ Bookish Jottings

‘The new GIRL ON THE TRAIN’ Observer What did he do to … The Girl Before You Previously published in 2019 ASK HIM NO QUESTIONS, HE'LL TELL YOU NO LIES… Alice has always been haunted by the women from her husband’s past. As a politician and now a TV personality, George Bell’s reputation as a ladies’ man precedes him. But when Alice falls pregnant, her unease becomes an obsession.And there’s one ex in particular she can’t get out of her head, a beautiful student who went missing before they finished university: Ruth.When Alice thinks she see Ruth on a train, she can’t shake the feeling there’s more to the disappearance than George has told her.But does she really want to know what her husband has been up to behind her back all these years? Because the truth might be worse than she could ever have imagined… Praise for The Girl Before You:‘A tantalising and suspenseful mystery. Absolutely brilliant! I didn’t want it to end’ Lauren North, bestselling author of The Perfect Betrayal‘I adored this wonderfully assured debut. An engrossing and emotionally honest thriller’ Emma Curtis, bestselling author of The Night You Left‘A haunting mystery with beautifully written characters I’m still left thinking about’ Jenny Quintana, bestselling author of The Missing Girl ‘A great page-turner for holiday reading’That’s Life ‘A beautifully observed and superbly written psychological drama … A writer to watch with the greatest of excitement’The Chap ‘Wonderfully twisty … Nicola Rayner is one to watch’ Short Book & Scribes‘A stellar debut from a fantastic new voice in domestic thrillers’ Bookish Jottings

‘The new GIRL ON THE TRAIN’ ObserverWhat did he do to … The Girl Before You ASK HIM NO QUESTIONS,HE''LL TELL YOU NO LIES…Alice has always been haunted by the women from her husband’s past. As a politician and now a TV personality, George Bell’s reputation as a ladies’ man precedes him. But when Alice falls pregnant, her unease becomes an obsession.And there’s one ex in particular she can’t get out of her head, a beautiful student who went missing before they finished university: Ruth.When Alice thinks she see Ruth on a train, she can’t shake the feeling there’s more to the disappearance than George has told her.But does she really want to know what her husband has been up to behind her back all these years?Because the truth might be worse than she could ever have imagined…Praise for The Girl Before You: ‘A tantalising and suspenseful mystery. Absolutely brilliant! I didn’t want it to end’ Lauren North, bestselling author of The Perfect Betrayal‘I adored this wonderfully assured debut. An engrossing and emotionally honest thriller’ Emma Curtis, bestselling author of The Night You Left‘A haunting mystery with beautifully written characters I’m still left thinking about’ Jenny Quintana, bestselling author of The Missing Girl‘A great page-turner for holiday reading’That’s Life‘A beautifully observed and superbly written psychological drama … A writer to watch with the greatest of excitement’The Chap‘Wonderfully twisty … Nicola Rayner is one to watch’ Short Book & Scribes‘A stellar debut from a fantastic new voice in domestic thrillers’ Bookish Jottings

The perfect gripping, twisty suspense for fans of Netflix’s You and Lisa Jewell’s Watching You This is not a love story… Watching sunrises together should have been romantic.But you were always inside with your wife, and I sat in your garden, in the shadows.I thought you’d never know how I felt about you.Until one night, I witnessed a terrible crime.I wanted it to bring us closer together.But now the secrets are tumbling out.And they could tear everything apart…A breath-taking suspense full of twists and turns – if you think you know how this ends, think again…‘An engrossing and unsettling read with a totally unpredictable ending. Nicola Rayner is a skilled storyteller’ Lesley Kara, author of The Rumour‘I was blown away. An outstanding psychological suspense, beautifully written, brilliantly plotted and impossible to put down. Loved every word!’ Emma Curtis, author of The Night You Left‘Reels you in until you reach the nail-biting, show-stopping finale. I loved this book so much – the best thriller I’ve read this year’ S.E. Lynes, author of Mother‘The definition of “unputdownable” … Evocative, pacy and utterly gripping. I loved it’ Sara Collins, author of The Confessions of Frannie Langton‘A fantastic story, with clever story-telling, fabulous characters and a jaw-dropping plot. One of my top reads of the year’ Rona Halsall, author of One Mistake‘Excellent and emotional page-turning psychological suspense full of dark themes and a brilliantly conceived central character’ Jenny Quintana, author of The Missing Girl‘An instant winner for me. And that plot! Perfectly set up to make the ending a complete shock … One of those books that stays with you’ Caroline Corcoran, author of Through the Wall‘Claustrophobically gripping with an exquisitely-wrought narrator’ Kate Weinberg, author of The Truants

The perfect gripping, twisty suspense for fans of Netflix’s You and Lisa Jewell’s Watching You This is not a love story… Watching sunrises together should have been romantic.But you were always inside with your wife, and I sat in your garden, in the shadows.I thought you’d never know how I felt about you.Until one night, I witnessed a terrible crime.I wanted it to bring us closer together.But now the secrets are tumbling out.And they could tear everything apart…A breath-taking suspense full of twists and turns – if you think you know how this ends, think again…‘An engrossing and unsettling read with a totally unpredictable ending. Nicola Rayner is a skilled storyteller’ Lesley Kara, author of The Rumour‘I was blown away. An outstanding psychological suspense, beautifully written, brilliantly plotted and impossible to put down. Loved every word!’ Emma Curtis, author of The Night You Left‘Reels you in until you reach the nail-biting, show-stopping finale. I loved this book so much – the best thriller I’ve read this year’ S.E. Lynes, author of Mother‘The definition of “unputdownable” … Evocative, pacy and utterly gripping. I loved it’ Sara Collins, author of The Confessions of Frannie Langton‘A fantastic story, with clever story-telling, fabulous characters and a jaw-dropping plot. One of my top reads of the year’ Rona Halsall, author of One Mistake‘Excellent and emotional page-turning psychological suspense full of dark themes and a brilliantly conceived central character’ Jenny Quintana, author of The Missing Girl‘An instant winner for me. And that plot! Perfectly set up to make the ending a complete shock … One of those books that stays with you’ Caroline Corcoran, author of Through the Wall‘Claustrophobically gripping with an exquisitely-wrought narrator’ Kate Weinberg, author of The Truants

The perfect gripping, twisty suspense for fans of Netflix’s You and Lisa Jewell’s Watching YouThis is not a love story…Watching sunrises together should have been romantic.But you were always inside with your wife, and I sat in your garden, in the shadows.I thought you’d never know how I felt about you.Until one night, I witnessed a terrible crime.I wanted it to bring us closer together.But now the secrets are tumbling out.And they could tear everything apart…A breath-taking suspense full of twists and turns – if you think you know how this ends, think again…‘An engrossing and unsettling read with a totally unpredictable ending. Nicola Rayner is a skilled storyteller’ Lesley Kara, author of The Rumour‘I was blown away. An outstanding psychological suspense, beautifully written, brilliantly plotted and impossible to put down. Loved every word!’ Emma Curtis, author of The Night You Left‘Reels you in until you reach the nail-biting, show-stopping finale. I loved this book so much – the best thriller I’ve read this year’ S.E. Lynes, author of Mother‘The definition of “unputdownable” … Evocative, pacy and utterly gripping. I loved it’ Sara Collins, author of The Confessions of Frannie Langton‘A fantastic story, with clever story-telling, fabulous characters and a jaw-dropping plot. One of my top reads of the year’ Rona Halsall, author of One Mistake‘Excellent and emotional page-turning psychological suspense full of dark themes and a brilliantly conceived central character’ Jenny Quintana, author of The Missing Girl‘An instant winner for me. And that plot! Perfectly set up to make the ending a complete shock … One of those books that stays with you’ Caroline Corcoran, author of Through the Wall‘Claustrophobically gripping with an exquisitely-wrought narrator’ Kate Weinberg, author of The Truants

''A sumptuous and gripping read... [Nicola] writes with humour, heart and humanity'' - Kate Thompson***A heart-wrenching and unforgettable story of courage, friendship and resistance, inspired by the incredible true story of a Jewish ballroom dancer in Paris during WWII, perfect for fans of The Paris Library.Paris, 1938. Annie Mayer arrives in France with dreams of becoming a ballerina. But when the war reaches Paris, she''s forced to keep her Jewish heritage a secret. Then a fellow dancer offers her a lifeline: a ballroom partnership that gives her a new identity. Together, Annie and her partner captivate audiences across occupied Europe, using her newfound fame and alias to aid the Resistance.New York, 2012. Miriam, haunted by her past, travels from London to New York to settle her great-aunt Esther''s estate. Among Esther''s belongings, she discovers notebooks detailing a secret family history and the story of a brave dancer who risked everything to help Jewish families during the war.As Miriam uncovers Esther''s life in Europe, she realises the story has been left for her to finish. Grappling with loss and the possibility of new love, Miriam must find the strength to reconcile her past and embrace her future.***''Impressive and vibrant'' - Independent ''Immaculately researched and exquisitely written... historical fiction at its best'' - Louise Fein''Beautifully written, these characters just turn the pages themselves. It''s so easy to fall into the worlds that Nicola Rayner has cleverly created. A real treat'' - Mandy Robotham

SHORTLISTED FOR THE RNA SAGA ROMANCE AWARD'A sumptuous and gripping read... [Nicola] writes with humour, heart and humanity' - Kate Thompson***A heart-wrenching and unforgettable story of courage, friendship and resistance, inspired by the incredible true story of a Jewish ballroom dancer in Paris during WWII, perfect for fans of The Paris Library.Paris, 1938. Annie Mayer arrives in France with dreams of becoming a ballerina. But when the war reaches Paris, she's forced to keep her Jewish heritage a secret. Then a fellow dancer offers her a lifeline: a ballroom partnership that gives her a new identity. Together, Annie and her partner captivate audiences across occupied Europe, using her newfound fame and alias to aid the Resistance.New York, 2012. Miriam, haunted by her past, travels from London to New York to settle her great-aunt Esther’s estate. Among Esther’s belongings, she discovers notebooks detailing a secret family history and the story of a brave dancer who risked everything to help Jewish families during the war.As Miriam uncovers Esther’s life in Europe, she realises the story has been left for her to finish. Grappling with loss and the possibility of new love, Miriam must find the strength to reconcile her past and embrace her future.***'Impressive and vibrant' - Independent 'Immaculately researched and exquisitely written... historical fiction at its best' - Louise Fein'Beautifully written, these characters just turn the pages themselves. It's so easy to fall into the worlds that Nicola Rayner has cleverly created. A real treat' - Mandy Robotham