The Family Friend, Hardcover/Claire Douglas

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 )