'A gripping whodunnit' Jeanine Cummins, author of American Dirt

HOME IS WHERE THE SECRETS ARE BURIED

'Completely original ... a page-turner' Andrea Carter

'Compelling ... It will keep you guessing till the end' Sheila O'Flanagan

When the bodies of wealthy matriarch Ursula Kennedy and her farmer husband Jimmy are pulled from the slurry pit on Glenbeg Farm, shock ricochets throughout the family and community. Was this a tragic accident?
Or is there more to it than meets the eye?

Their son Rob, once destined for a high-flying legal career, is now involved in the family business. He seems distraught about his parents' deaths, but rumours soon spread about tensions on the home front.

Rob's wife Kate had a difficult relationship with Ursula. Life will certainly be easier now, without her every move
being controlled by her imperious mother-in-law.

Meanwhile, Christina, the victims' fragile daughter, is carrying a private pain she's never been able to speak about.

As vivid memories rush back of another tragic death on the farm some years ago, a toxic secret is set to come to the surface, one that has been simmering for decades . . .

'Cleverly plotted and unpredictable with a fantastic cast of characters' Rachael English

Long-buried family secrets fight their way to the surface in this compelling mystery

About the Author
Michelle McDonagh is an Irish journalist with over twenty-five years' experience, including twelve years as a staff reporter at the Connacht Tribune. She now works freelance, writing features and health pieces for numerous Irish papers, including The Irish Times. She is married with three children and lives in Cork. She is the author of two novels: There's Something I Have to Tell You and Somebody Knows.

Reviews
A compelling page-turner with well-drawn characters who have secrets to keep. It will keep you guessing till the end * Sheila O'Flanagan *
Cleverly plotted and unpredictable with a fantastic cast of characters. Keeps you guessing until the last page * Rachael English *
This novel is smart, compelling, and nothing if not topical and timely * Sunday Independent *
McDonagh skilfully weaves a web of intrigue. This perfectly paced slice of rural noir is extremely addictive * Sunday Business Post *
Pacy and highly enjoyable. Think Glenroe with a very sharp edge * Woman's Way *



Book Information
ISBN 9781399716413
Author Michelle McDonagh
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Hachette Books Ireland
Publisher Hachette Books Ireland
Weight(grams) 447g
Dimensions(mm) 232mm * 152mm * 28mm