The Stranger: A gripping story of secrets and lies for fans of Dear Mrs Bird by AJ Pearce Hardcover – 22 Mar 2018

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Review ------ As buried secrets and lies unravel, tension begins to in this atmospheric and compelling story (Female First) Heady with atmosphere, simmering with tension, this novel had me captivated. When I wasn't reading, I was thinking about it, when I was reading, I couldn't think about anything else! (Jenny Ashcroft) With excellent characters, the novel revels in the magical backdrop of Cornwall, with shades of du Maurier (Daily Mail) Richly textured, with a clever and deeply satisfying conclusion, the influence of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca infuses the The Stranger . . . (Sunday Express) Simmers with a forbidding unease that makes it impossible to put down. Creepy and evocative, the mystery builds to a shocking end. Impressive (Heat) Everyone loves unravelling a good mystery and armchair sleuths won't be disappointed with The Stranger (Yours Magazine) An evocative whodunnit . . . an absorbing, heart-wrenching romance. This stunning tale about a house of secrets where everyone is guilty of something is both immersive and deeply atmospheric (Fabulous Magazine) With its vivid Cornwall setting and a house full of shadows, The Stranger has echoes of Daphne Du Maurier but its riveting in its own right (Red Magazine) A beautifully written tale of family secrets, loves and losses, set against the magical Cornish coastline. I loved it (Amanda Jennings) A fabulous twisting tale, so beautifully written that the pages practically turned themselves. I couldn't put it down (Liz Fenwick) From the Inside Flap -------------------- Cornwall, 1940. For decades, Penhallow Hall has stood frozen in time, sheltering the secrets of its isolated inhabitants. But the far corners of England are no shelter from the war, and Penhallow must finally open its doors to strangers. Three newcomers arrive, each looking to escape their past and start afresh. They adjust easily to the routine - nightly blackouts, the threat of invasion - but tensions and secrets are forced into the open. For one of them is not there by choice. And then, in the hushed hours of deepest night, a young woman is taken by the sea. Was it simply a tragic accident? Or should the inhabitants of Penhallow have been more careful about whom they invited in?