The Family Friend

<p><b>THE NAIL-BITING NEW THRILLER FROM THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER</b></p><p><b>'A chilling story of legacy, memory and buried evil. I was absorbed from the first to last page' ELLY GRIFFITHS</b><Br> <Br><b> 'Claire Douglas is a class act - she never, ever disappoints' LISA JEWELL </b><Br></p><p><b>'Clever, humane, with gasp-out-loud twists . . . lingers in the mind long after the last page' </b>EVE CHASE</p><p><b>--------------------------</b></p><p><b>YOU INHERITED HER HOUSE. AND ALL ITS DARK SECRETS . . .</b><Br></p><p>When Imogen inherits a country house near Bath, she thinks it’s a mistake. She last saw its owner, reclusive artist Dorothea Roe, sixteen years ago, during a tragic summer which she’s never forgotten.</p><p>But a chance discovery in the study leads Imogen to believe Dorothea left her a secret message. And when rumours begin to swirl that Dorothea was murdered, she suspects that the house might not be the life-changing gift she thought.</p><p><b>Who would want to kill Dorothea?</b><Br><b>Could it be tangled up in Imogen’s own dark family history?</b><Br><b>And what if Imogen is now the one in danger?</b><Br></p><p><b>-----------------------------</b></p><p><b>'One of the most reliable names in unputdownable suspense' </b><i>i</i></p><p><b><i>'</i>With The Family Friend, Claire Douglas has once again upped her already high game. A captivating and powerful story of the past and present coming together and dark secrets that won’t stay buried. Superb!'</b> BA Paris</p><p><b>'A pacy gripping thriller that fans will lap up' </b><i>Prima</i></p><p><b>'Dark and addictive... This thriller has got it all...you'll be hooked!' </b><i>Best</i></p><p><b><i>'</i>Another addictive read'</b><i> My Weekly</i></p><p><b><i>'</i>Suspense and intrigue all the way'</b> <i>Sun</i></p><p><b>'Gripping'</b> <i>iNews</i></p><p><Br></p><p><b><u>READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH </u><u>THE FAMILY FRIEND</u></b></p><p><b>'This book had me absolutely gripped from the first chapter and I could just not put it down until I was finished' </b>5* READER REVIEW</p><p>'<b>A dark, twisty and atmospheric story. Highly recommended'</b> 5* READER REVIEW</p><p><b>'Another amazing book by Claire Douglas' </b>5* READER REVIEW</p><p><b>'Wow wow wow. I love Claire Douglas and this certainly did not disappoint'</b> 5* READER REVIEW</p><p><b>'Ok readers, buckle up-because you will read this book in one sitting' </b>5* READER REVIEW</p>