The Family Friend

<p><b>DISCOVER THE NAIL-BITING NEW THRILLER FROM THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER<br><br>'Claire Douglas is a class act - she never, ever disappoints' LISA JEWELL<br></b><br><br>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.<br><br>Now, with partner Josh in tow, it’s a chance for a fresh start.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>Who would want to kill Dorothea?<br><br>Could it be tangled up in Imogen’s own dark family history?<br><br>And what if Imogen is now the one in danger? <br><br><b><u>READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH <i>THE FAMILY FRIEND</i></u></b><br><br>'This book had me absolutely gripped from the first chapter and I could just not put it down until I was finished.' 5* READER REVIEW<br><br>'A dark, twisty and atmospheric story. Highly recommended' 5* READER REVIEW<br><br>'Another amazing book by Claire Douglas' 5* READER REVIEW<br><br>'Wow wow wow. I love Claire Douglas and this certainly did not disappoint.' 5* READER REVIEW<br><br>'Ok readers, buckle up—because you will read this book in one sitting' 5* READER REVIEW<br><br><b>PRAISE FOR CLAIRE DOUGLAS</b><br><b>'Douglas is a master storyteller' JANICE HALLETT<br><br>'Douglas is the queen of the unexpected twist' GILLIAN MCALLISTER<br><br>'Claire Douglas is the Queen of Gripping Pageturners' CL TAYLOR </b><br></p>