'Beautifully written, chillingly atmospheric and utterly compelling, The Secret by the Lake is Louise Douglas at her best' TAMMY COHEN, author of The Wedding Party

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A FAMILY TRAGEDY
When a tragedy forces the family Amy works for as a nanny to retreat to a small lakeside cottage, she realises she cannot leave them now.

A SISTER'S SECRET
But Amy finds something unsettling about the cottage by the lake. This is where the children's mother spent her childhood - and the place where her sister disappeared mysteriously at just seventeen.

A WEB OF LIES
Soon Amy becomes tangled in the missing sister's story as dark truths begin rising to the surface. But can Amy unlock the secrets of the past before they repeat themselves?

The captivating and thrilling novel from bestselling author of The Secrets Between Us and The House by the Sea, winner of The Jackie Collins Romantic Thriller Award.

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Readers love The Secret by the Lake:

***** 'A real page-turner. Plenty of suspense and twists and turns'
***** 'An easy 5* for me. I loved it'
***** 'Couldn't put it down'
***** 'An absolutely captivating story'
***** 'I enjoyed every line... the characters and the story were fab and kept me wanting more'

A mesmerising, gripping new novel from the Richard and Judy Book Club recommended author Louise Douglas.

About the Author

Louise Douglas was born in Yorkshire but has lived in Somerset for the past twenty years. She has three sons and a partner who works in construction. She is the author of four novels, including The Secrets Between Us and In Her Shadow.

When she is not writing, Louise is usually reading, walking with the family's dogs, Lil and Lola, and spending time with her family and friends.

Talk to her on Twitter: @LouiseDouglas3

Reviews
Beautifully written, chillingly atmospheric and utterly compelling, The Secret by the Lake is Louise Douglas at her brilliant best * Tammy Cohen, author of The Broken *
A master of her craft, Louise Douglas ratchets up the tension in this haunting and exquisitely written tale of buried secrets and past tragedy. * Amanda Jennings, author of Sworn Secret *
A clammy, atmospheric and suspenseful novel, it builds in tension all the way through to the startling final pages. * Sunday Express, S Magazine *



Book Information
ISBN 9780552779272
Author Louise Douglas
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Black Swan
Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd
Weight(grams) 283g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 127mm * 25mm