The Good Liars

The bestselling new historical fiction novel: an atmospheric tale of crime, deceit, and murder, set in the early 1920s… Get hooked by bestselling author Anita Frank's atmospheric tale of crime, deceit, and murder, set in the early 1920s… Praise for : ‘Ingenious’ ‘ is not only a superb book, it’s a clever book… claustrophobic, addictive and utterly compelling; I absolutely loved it. Highly recommended’ * * * * * * In the summer of 1914, a boy’s disappearance is overshadowed by looming war. Six years later, Detective Sergeant Verity arrives at Darkacre Hall armed with new evidence regarding the boy’s case – evidence which throws the spotlight firmly upon the once-esteemed Stilwell family. Darkacre’s grandeur has faded, and the Stilwells no longer command the respect they once took for granted. While brothers Maurice and Leonard carry the physical and mental scars of their war service, Maurice's wife, Ida, longs for the lost days of privilege and parties. As Verity digs deeper into the events of that final halcyon summer, he uncovers dark secrets with far-reaching consequences. And as he does so, Darkacre Hall becomes an unlikely battlefield – one that not all will survive. * * * * * * ‘Exquisitely written, this haunting tale of guilt and grief treads a perfect line between chilling ghost story and gripping mystery’ ‘A modern classic… I couldn’t put it down’ ‘Dripping with claustrophobic tension and absolutely unputdownable. I loved it' ‘A range of characters alternately agreeable and repellent, and yet all entirely readable, in a blend of history and mystery. A real page-turner’ ‘A fabulous book… full of twists and turns and heartbreaking revelations with a sprinkling of spookiness on top’ ‘A real page-turner… Layers upon layers of secrets and lies… Bravo!’ ‘A cleverly structured story, with twist after twist… Excellent’ ‘An absolute gulp of a read… it grabs hold and doesn’t let go’ ‘This clever claustrophobic page-turner delivers in spades’