An inherited house, a murder rumour, hidden danger
When Imogen unexpectedly inherits a country house near Bath, she thinks it must be a mistake. But a box with her name on it and whispers of murder pull her into a mystery that could put her in real danger.
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An inherited house, a murder rumour, hidden danger
When Imogen unexpectedly inherits a country house near Bath, she thinks it must be a mistake. But a box with her name on it and whispers of murder pull her into a mystery that could put her in real danger.
- Book Synopsis
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'Claire Douglas is a class act - she never, ever disappoints' LISA JEWELL
When Imogen is told she's inherited a country house near Bath, she thinks it must be a mistake. She last saw its owner, reclusive artist Dorothea Roe, sixteen years ago, during a tragic summer which changed her life for ever. Now, with partner Josh in tow, it's a chance for a fresh start.
But after discovering an old box with her name on it in Dorothea's abandoned study, Imogen starts to believe the woman was trying to send her a secret message. And when rumours begin to swirl that Dorothea was murdered, she starts to suspect that this gift might not be the life-line she thought it was.
Who would want to kill Dorothea? Could it be tangled up in Imogen's own dark family history? And what if Imogen is now the one in danger?
PRAISE FOR CLAIRE DOUGLAS
'Douglas is a master storyteller' JANICE HALLETT
'Douglas is the queen of the unexpected twist' GILLIAN MCALLISTER
'Claire Douglas is the Queen of Gripping Pageturners' CL TAYLOR
Ideal for readers who...
- love twisty, pacey domestic thrillers with secrets buried in the past
- enjoy inheritance and old-house mysteries with sinister undertones
- like timelines that hinge on a tragic summer and the fallout years later
- want a story packed with rumours, hidden messages and mounting danger
- are fans of Claire Douglas and enjoy unpredictable, page-turning reveals
- About The Author
- Claire Douglas worked as a journalist for fifteen years, writing features for women's magazines and national newspapers, but had dreamed of being a novelist since the age of seven. She finally got her wish after winning the Marie Claire Debut Novel Award with her first novel, The Sisters. She is a Sunday Times bestseller and a frequent Richard & Judy Book Club pick. Her books have sold over two million copies in the UK alone. She lives in Bath with her husband and two children.
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- ISBN
- 9780241764299
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Michael Joseph, (12 March 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 400
- Weight
- 480 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 233 x 153 x 31 mm
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