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A past that won't stay buried...

What if you did something so devastating, you regretted it for the rest of your life?

Nineteen-year-old Maggie Lockwood spent a year in prison for her part in a fire that cost three lives. The scars carried by the surviving victims - inside and out - are still raw and Maggie's release from jail does nothing to free her from the guilt.

Returning home, Maggie hides herself away, too afraid to see Keith, the boy she grew up with, played with as a child - and recently learnt is her half-brother.

Keith nearly lost his life in the fire and the emotional and physical wounds he carries have changed him forever. With childhood innocence gone, Maggie and Keith must learn to come to terms with their new lives, but trying to move forward will have deadly consequences...

About the Author

Diane Chamberlain is the bestselling author of twenty novels, including The Midwife's Confession and The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes. Diane lives in North Carolina and is currently at work on her next novel.

Reviews

Praise for Diane Chamberlain:

'Emotional, complex and laced with suspense, this fascinating story is a brilliant read.'
Closer

'An excellent read.'
The Sun

'This complex tale will stick with you forever.'
Now Magazine

'A hugely addictive twist in the tale makes this a sizzling sofa read...a deeply compelling and moving new novel.'
Heat

'A brilliantly told thriller.'
Woman

'[A] gripping summer read that's full of twists and turns - 5 stars.'
Woman's Own

'A gripping novel.'
The Lady (online)

'I couldn't put it down.'
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Book Information
ISBN 9781848457225
Author Diane Chamberlain
Format Paperback
Page Count 544
Imprint HQ
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 370g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 34mm