The Bones of You: A Richard and Judy Book Club Selection - Softcover

Howells, Debbie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1447276035 ISBN 13: 9781447276036

Verlag: Pan, 2015

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A Richard and Judy Book Club selection.The Bones of You is a gripping psychological thriller from author Debbie Howells; a story full of dark secrets, obsession and suspense.I have a gardener's inherent belief in the natural order of things. Soft-petalled flowers that go to seed. The resolute passage of the seasons., Swallows that fly thousands of miles to follow the eternal summer.Children who don't die before their parents.A community in shock.When eighteen-year-old Rosie Anderson disappears, the idyllic village where she lived will never be the same again. Local gardener Kate is struck with guilt. She'd come to know Rosie well, and thought she understood her - perhaps better even than Rosie's own mother.A family torn apart.Rosie was beautiful, kind and gentle., She came from a loving family and she had her whole life ahead of her. Who could possibly want to harm her? And why?A keeper of secrets.Kate is convinced the police are missing something. She's certain that someone in the village knows more than they're letting on., As the investigation deepens, so does Kate's obsession with solving the mystery of what happened to Rosie.

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Twists, turns and a shock ending - it's the most exciting whodunit we've read in years * Essentials Magazine * This is not a fast-paced, edge-of-the-seat crime story but a psychological thriller about the dark side of suburban England where finely pruned rose bushes hide what lies beneath * Daily Express * This is a book about secrets and deception, the story told from alternating points of view and time frames, with Rosie's voice coming through in her own dedicated chapters. A debut psychological thriller that's intricately plotted, from a writer with a promising future * Choice Magazine * A dazzling debut from a writer who looks to me to have an exceptional future. Howells's novel has a rare freshness and depth that set her apart * Daily Mail * The Bones of You is one of those books that captivates you from the first page, holds tight and never lets go. I savoured every word, character and psychological twist. Truly brilliant! * Lisa Jackson, New York Times Number One bestselling author * Utterly compelling and addictive. A memorable debut * Samantha Hayes, bestselling author of Until You're Mine * Suspenseful and poignant * Publishers Weekly * The Bones of You is a brilliantly twisty read that delves deep into the dark heart of the seemingly perfect family. Recommended * Tammy Cohen *

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'A psychological thriller about the dark side of suburban England, where finely pruned rose bushes hide what lies beneath' Daily Express

I have a gardener's inherent belief in the natural order of things. Soft-petalled flowers that go to seed. The resolute passage of the seasons. Swallows that fly thousands of miles to follow the eternal summer.

Children who don't die before their parents.

A community in shock
When Rosie Anderson disappears, the idyllic village where she lived will never be the same again.

A family torn apart
Rosie was beautiful, kind and gentle. She came from a loving family and had her whole life ahead of her. Who could possibly want to harm her? And why?

A keeper of secrets
Kate is a friend of the family. She's convinced the police are missing something, and she's certain someone in the village knows more than they're letting on. As the investigation deepens, so does Kate's obsession with solving the mystery of what happened to Rosie.

If you loved I let You Go, The Girl on the Train and The Lovely Bones, lose yourself in this captivating, unputdownable psychological thriller that everyone is talking about.

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• Verlag: Pan
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1447276035
• ISBN 13: 9781447276036
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 386