We have updated our Privacy Policy Please take a moment to review it. By continuing to use this site, you agree to the terms of our updated Privacy Policy.
FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OUR HOUSE AND THOSE PEOPLE
‘I honestly didn’t see the twist coming. Perfect.’ – Jojo Moyes
______________
Even an act of heroism has consequences
On a perfect summer’s day in Paris, tourists on the river watch in shock as a small boy falls into the Seine and disappears below the surface. As his mother stands frozen, a stranger takes a breath and leaps . . .
______________
‘A master of her craft’ Rosamund Lupton
PRAISE FOR LOUISE CANDLISH
‘A great writer’ Fiona Barton
‘A masterfully plotted, compulsive page-turner’ Guardian
‘Louise Candlish is one very clever writer’ Sarah Vaughan
‘Beautifully modulated and terrifically suspenseful’ Washington Post
‘I honestly didn’t see the twist coming. Perfect.’ – Jojo Moyes
______________
Even an act of heroism has consequences
On a perfect summer’s day in Paris, tourists on the river watch in shock as a small boy falls into the Seine and disappears below the surface. As his mother stands frozen, a stranger takes a breath and leaps . . .
______________
‘A master of her craft’ Rosamund Lupton
PRAISE FOR LOUISE CANDLISH
‘A great writer’ Fiona Barton
‘A masterfully plotted, compulsive page-turner’ Guardian
‘Louise Candlish is one very clever writer’ Sarah Vaughan
‘Beautifully modulated and terrifically suspenseful’ Washington Post
Newsletter Signup
By clicking ‘Sign Up,’ I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Hachette Book Group’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
Reviews
A gripping, beautifully written book from the author of the highly acclaimed Other People's Secrets. A compelling observation of parenthood, life and love
Candlish has crafted a tender, heartfelt story . . . An insightful and driving novel
You'll be hooked
I loved this book. It reminded me of Joanna Trollope at her best -- full of complicated yet sympathetic characters and riven with the kind of dilemmas that characterise real lives. I honestly didn't see the twist coming. Perfect.
One of the most turbulent yet gripping books I have had the pleasure of reading. A wonderfully written story about parenthood and just how far you would go for the one you love, this book oozes tension from very first page
A terrific tension and sense of unease runs through the pages . . . A clever take on love, loss and deceit and a good summer read
A master of her craft
Thought-provoking and compelling - highly recommended to anyone who enjoys contemporary women's fiction