The gripping, heartwrenching story of a girl gone missing and an innocent, accused woman who holds the key to a family secret, from the bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE LETTER.'Spellbindingly good! Heartbreak, intrigue, mystery *****'
Real reader'One of the best books I've read this year! I adored every single page *****'
Real reader'I really loved it! Tense, emotionally charged' *****'
Jenny Ashcroft'A gripping, heart-wrenching story of love, loyalty and family secrets. Reminded me ofKate Morton and Eve Chase *****'
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It all began with a midwife's secret, long buried but if uncovered could save two families from the bitter tragedy that binds them. And prove the key that will free them all...
1969 On New Year's Eve, while the Hiltons of Yew Tree Manor prepare to host the party of the season, their little girl disappears. Suspicion falls on Bobby James, a young farmhand and the last person to see Alice before she vanished. Bobby protests his innocence, but he is sent away. Alice is never found.
Present day Architect Willow James is working on a development at Yew Tree when she discovers the land holds a secret. As she begins to dig deep into the past, she uncovers a web of injustice. And when another child goes missing, Willow knows the only way to stop history repeating itself is to right a terrible wrong...
'A gripping story' -
Woman & Home'Hugely addictive, full of twists, turns and betrayal' -
Heat'Compelling, twisty, heart-wrenching... A novel that stays with you. I was gripped'-
Sophie Kinsella on The Girl in the Letter
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had me hooked from the start. The story spans generations and tells of lies, grief and secrets. It was extremely well written and had you guessing right to the end. Loved the characters and couldn't put this book down.*****'
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A real heart-pounder! It had intrigue, suspense and lots of twists and turns!! Definitely some jaw-dropping moments! I highly recommend reading this book! *****
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Your favorite authors adore Emily Gunnis's bestselling novels:'Utterly gripping, taut and powerful. An emotionally charged, compulsive, moving novel -
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Heat magazine
New Year's Eve, 1969
The Hiltons of Yew Tree Manor are preparing to host the party of the season when their little girl disappears. Suspicion falls on Bobby James, a young farmhand and the last person to see Alice. Bobby protests his innocence but is sent away. Alice is never found.
Present day
Architect Willow James is working on a development at Yew Tree when she discovers the land holds a secret. Digging deep into the past, she uncovers a web of injustice. And when another child goes missing, Willow knows the only way to stop history repeating itself is to right a terrible wrong.
For decades the fates of the Hilton and James families have been entwined. It began with a midwife's secret, long buried but if uncovered could save them from the bitter tragedy that binds them. And prove the key to free them all...
Readers adore Emily Gunnis's novels
'Compelling, twisty and heart-wrenching'
Sophie Kinsella
'Utterly gripping, taut and powerful'
Adele Parks
'Captivating and suspenseful'
Jessica Fellowes
'Truly hard to put down'
Lesley Pearse
9781472272058
(also available in ebook and audio)
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