The perfect book group read for fans of Kate Morton, Rachel Hore and Santa Montefiore.

A secret buried so deep, only a liar could uncover it

'..towards the end, comes a twist in the plot so bold it will leave you blinking...A thoroughly satisfying read.' WI Life

One hot summer in 1922.

A house at the heart of the village.

A crime that will shock the community.

A man accused and two women with everything to lose.

When Donny Cartwright is accused of murder, his sister Pudding is determined to discover the identity of the real killer.

Together with newcomer, Irene, she begins to uncover the truth - a secret that has been buried for years.

But when they happen upon a strange object, hidden in the past, they realise it will change everything . . .

Your favourite authors love Katherine Webb:
'An enormously talented writer' Santa Montefiore

'I've loved all of Katherine Webb's books' Kate Riordan

'Katherine Webb's writing is beautiful' Elizabeth Fremantle

'Webb has a true gift for uncovering the mysteries of the human heart' Kate Williams

'A truly gifted writer of historical fiction' Lucinda Riley

About the Author
Katherine Webb was born in 1977 and grew up in rural Hampshire before reading History at Durham University. She has since spent time living in London and Venice, and now lives in Wiltshire. Having worked as a waitress, au pair, personal assistant, book binder, library assistant, seller of fairy costumes and housekeeper, she now writes full time. katherinewebbauthor.com @KWebbAuthor

Reviews
An enormously talented writer * SANTA MONTEFIORE *
Webb has a true gift for uncovering the mysteries of the human heart and exploring the truth of love * KATE WILLIAMS *
Katherine Webb's writing is beautiful * ELIZABETH FREMANTLE *
I've loved all of Katherine Webb's books * KATE RIORDAN *
A truly gifted writer of historical fiction * LUCINDA RILEY *
This isn't your usual country house mystery. It's a vivid portrait of rural life at a time of great change, especially for the women. In its Wiltshire setting and depth of research, it reminded me of The Suspicions of Mr Whicher, but Katherine's wonderful descriptions and characters make it sing. And I guarantee that the ending will surprise. Her legion of fans will be delighted with this immersive, beautifully written tale of secrets and betrayals that echo down the generations * Vanessa Lafaye on The Hiding Places *
Katherine's writing is rich, vivid and evocative and her characters breathtakingly real * IONA GREY *
Brilliant and absorbing drama * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *
A haunting novel of betrayal * WOMAN & HOME *
Katherine Webb is such a reliably good storyteller and this beguiling mystery, set so vividly in the glorious Wiltshire countryside, is no exception. It will keep you guessing right to the end. -- Kate Riordan on The Hiding Places

Plucky heroines and tangled secrets kept hidden for generations make for an involving tale of passion and
deceit.

* Mail on Sunday *
A sleepy Wiltshire village is rudely awakened when a man is found murdered. His widow and a local teenage girl join forces to root out the killer in this engrossing story of betrayal, secrets and lies. * Woman & Home *



Book Information
ISBN 9781409148586
Author Katherine Webb
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Weight(grams) 294g
Dimensions(mm) 127mm * 199mm * 26mm