‘Beautiful, seamless writing, Jennings has a magic warmth and addictive quality that keeps you reading on and on’ ‘Hauntingly beautiful’ ‘Thoughtful, atmospheric and deeply immersive, it wields an almost mesmeric power over the reader’ A tragic family event reveals devastating news that rips apart Bella’s comfortable existence. Embarking on a personal journey to uncover the truth, she faces a series of traumatic discoveries that take her to the ruggedly beautiful Cornish coast, where hidden truths, past betrayals and a 25-year-old mystery threaten not just her identity, but also her life. Chilling, complex and profoundly moving, is a gripping psychological thriller that questions the nature of family – and reminds us that sometimes the most shocking crimes are committed closest to home. ––––––––––––––––––– ‘A gripping concept powers this emotional, sinuous thriller in which one woman’s life is played out against what might have been’ ‘Heartbreaking and emotionally stunning … one of the most mature genre novels I’ve read for a long time’ ‘This mesmerising and haunting thriller is a true literary beauty’ ‘Delicately weaves loss and grief in a very human story with a strong heart’ ‘Enough twists and turns to give you whiplash’ ‘A writer of rare and exceptional talent’ ‘A gripping and powerful read … will keep you turning the pages’ ‘Beautifully written and emotionally charged, Amanda Jennings has created compelling exploration of self, memory and the slippery bonds that tie a family together’ ‘An assured, evocative, rites of passage tale that will captivate readers of psychological suspense’ ‘I have fallen head over heels in love with this compelling and beautiful book. Already one of my favourite authors, Amanda Jennings has created something outstanding … one of my favourite reads of all time’ ‘Moving, perceptive and beautifully written story with a devastating conclusion that will stay with you’ ‘Gripping and hauntingly beautiful, with a totally unexpected twist in the tail, is simply brilliant – I loved it’ ‘A beautifully written, emotionally charged novel that stays with you long after you read the last page’ ‘A haunting and compelling read, charged with perfectly observed emotion and a poetic gift for language’ ‘One of those novels that you know is going to stay with you for a very long time after you finish it’ ‘Mesmerising storytelling’ ‘Amanda Jennings propels herself into my list of favourite writers’