The Sudden Departure of the Frasers: From the author of ITVs Our House starring Martin Compston and Tuppence Middleton

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They were the life and soul of the street. So why did they disappear overnight The thrilling new novel from bestselling author Louise Candlish. When Christy and Joe Davenport are handed the keys to Number 40 on picture-perfect Lime Park Road, Christy knows it should be a dream come true. How strange though that the house was on the market for such a low price. That the previous owners, the Frasers, renovated the entire property yet moved out within a year. That none of the neighbours will talk to Christy. As her curiosity begins to give way to obsession, Christy finds herself drawn deeper into the mystery of the house's previous occupants - and the dark and shocking secret that tore the street apart...

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A thriller novel meets soap opera with hints of Rear Window . . . addictive and fun . . . it will keep you guessing until the end * Stylist *
Brilliantly obsessive * Viv Groskop, Red *
Tense and intriguing * Woman and Home *
Pacy and claustrophobic * Fabulous *
Smart and perceptive * Good Housekeeping *
Louise Candlish's latest thriller is packed with twists and turns * Hello Magazine *
A story of manipulation, obsession and love. I couldn't put it down! * Essentials *
Subtle, clever and sexy, this is irresistibly enjoyable * Sunday Mirror *
Anyone who likes totally gripping fiction MUST read The Sudden Departure of the Frasers. It's truly awesome * Sophie Hannah *
The Sudden Departure of the Frasers is terrific! Exciting and full of surprises right to the last page. Perfect for hols * Adele Geras *
If you loved Desperate Housewives, then this tense thriller will have you hooked from the start * Sheerluxe.com *
Amazing! I flew through it. I really loved it * Veronica Henry, bestselling author of A Night on the Orient Express *
I LOVED it! I couldn't put it down - and neither could my husband when he borrowed it afterwards * Lucy Diamond, bestselling author of The Year of Taking Chances *
Loved The Sudden Departure of the Frasers. Enthralling, surprising, it had me totally hooked * Kate Furnivall, New York Times bestselling author of The Russian Concubine *

Author Bio

Louise Candlish studied English at University College London and worked as an editor in art publishing and as a copywriter before writing fiction. Though her stories are about people facing dramatic dilemmas, she tries to live an uncomplicated life in London with her husband and daughter.