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The Good Liars
Anita Frank
In the hot summer of 1914 a boy vanishes, never to be seen again.
Now, in 1920, the once esteemed Stilwell family of Darkacre Hall find their already troubled lives thrown into disarray when new evidence leads to the boy’s case being reopened – and this time they themselves are under police scrutiny.
As the dead return to haunt the living, old resentments resurface and loyalties are tested, while secrets risk being unearthed that could destroy them all.
Now, in 1920, the once esteemed Stilwell family of Darkacre Hall find their already troubled lives thrown into disarray when new evidence leads to the boy’s case being reopened – and this time they themselves are under police scrutiny.
As the dead return to haunt the living, old resentments resurface and loyalties are tested, while secrets risk being unearthed that could destroy them all.
GENRE
Historical; Mystery; Thriller
UK PUBLICATION
August 2023
Historical; Mystery; Thriller
UK PUBLICATION
August 2023
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Praise
"The Good Liars is not only a superb book, it's a clever book. Told almost entirely within the confines of Darcacre Hall, Anita Frank still manages to combine the classic country house structure with the horrors of trench warfare on the Western Front in WW1. It's claustrophobic, addictive and utterly compelling. I absolutely loved it. Highly recommended."
M. W. Craven
"A clever reworking of the 1920s detective story genre, this is a deliciously twisty-turny novel with an enjoyably unreliable cast."
Caroline Scott
"Exquisitely written, this haunting tale of guilt and grief treads a perfect line between chilling ghost story and gripping mystery."
Tom Hindle
"With an intriguing nod to An Inspector Calls, wartime secrets are unearthed in this atmospheric twisty tale. A compelling plot, told in Anita Frank’s trademark gorgeous prose, this clever claustrophobic page-turner delivers in spades. "
Carolyn O'Brien
"Anita Frank has done it again. The Good Liars is an absolute gulp of a read, with authentic vivid characters and wholly immersive storytelling. It grabs hold and doesn’t let go till the final page. I could see every single word and truly couldn’t put it down. Frank is a writer who I will continue to read, again and again, she never lets you down."
Fiona Scarlett
M. W. Craven
"A clever reworking of the 1920s detective story genre, this is a deliciously twisty-turny novel with an enjoyably unreliable cast."
Caroline Scott
"Exquisitely written, this haunting tale of guilt and grief treads a perfect line between chilling ghost story and gripping mystery."
Tom Hindle
"With an intriguing nod to An Inspector Calls, wartime secrets are unearthed in this atmospheric twisty tale. A compelling plot, told in Anita Frank’s trademark gorgeous prose, this clever claustrophobic page-turner delivers in spades. "
Carolyn O'Brien
"Anita Frank has done it again. The Good Liars is an absolute gulp of a read, with authentic vivid characters and wholly immersive storytelling. It grabs hold and doesn’t let go till the final page. I could see every single word and truly couldn’t put it down. Frank is a writer who I will continue to read, again and again, she never lets you down."
Fiona Scarlett
Rights Sales for THE GOOD LIARS
World English Language: HQ, HarperCollins