The gripping new novel from the author of The Widows' Club.

When a fire destroys the Empress Theatre, a devastating tragedy unfolds.

Amelia's mother lost her piece of mind forever when she left her daughter alone for a few life-changing moments.

The dance school lost their beloved teacher, Hilary, who died saving the lives of her young pupils.

Karin lost her memory, and the answers she desperately craves.

Claudia lost the one thing that would have made her perfect life complete.

As local reporter Leanne picks over the embers of that night, what seemed like a straightforward case of negligence becomes something else entirely: somebody is lying - each person has lost something, but one of them has sold their soul...

A gripping thriller novel perfect for escaping in 2021

About the Author

Amanda Brooke published her first novel in her mid-forties, having turned to writing as a way of coping with the death of her young son. Her first novel, Yesterday's Sun, was a Richard and Judy Book Club pick, and in the last decade she has continued to write bestselling books with a strong emotional theme and an element of psychological suspense.

Reviews

'A suspenseful story, written with real warmth and emotion. Deeply enjoyable' Lucy Clarke, author of The Castaways

'A thought-provoking page-turner about secrets and community' Nicola Rayner, author of You and Me

'Enthralling and twisty - it sucked me in from the get-go' Annabel Kantaria, author of I Know You

Praise for Amanda Brooke:

'Clever, unnerving, and unputdownable' Rachel Lucas, The State of Grace

'A tense and torrid family drama' Sunday Mirror

'Intriguingly plotted and with relatable characters' Sunday Mirror

'An emotional journey and a great read!' Fionnuala Kearney

'Full of twists, this is a deeply emotional, poignant tale that will remain with you long after it ends' Ella Harper

'A haunting and heartbreaking story that stayed with me long after I'd finished' Fern Britton

'An extraordinary novel' Daily Express

Book Information
ISBN 9780008219123
Author Amanda Brooke
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint HarperCollins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 290g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 26mm