The Good Liars

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From the author of stunning historical fiction books comes a Sunday Times bestselling new story of crime, deceit, and murder, set in the early 1920s
Ingenious Sunday Times

The Good Liars is not only a superb book, its a clever book claustrophobic, addictive and utterly compelling; I absolutely loved it. Highly recommended MW Craven

In the summer of 1914, a boys disappearance is overshadowed by looming war.

Six years later, Detective Sergeant Verity arrives at Darkacre Hall armed with new evidence regarding the boys case evidence which throws the spotlight firmly upon the once-esteemed Stilwell family.

Darkacres 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.

The Good Liars is the Sunday Times bestselling murder mystery from Anita Frank.

Praise for The Good Liars:

Exquisitely written, this haunting tale of guilt and grief treads a perfect line between chilling ghost story and gripping mystery Tom Hindle

A modern classic I couldnt put it down Claire Dyer

Dripping with claustrophobic tension and absolutely unputdownable. I loved it' Rebecca Netley

A range of characters alternately agreeable and repellent, and yet all entirely readable, in a blend of history and mystery. A real page-turner Mandy Robotham

A fabulous book full of twists and turns and heartbreaking revelations with a sprinkling of spookiness on top Laura Shepherd-Robinson

A real page-turner Layers upon layers of secrets and lies Bravo! Liz Hyder

A cleverly structured story, with twist after twist Excellent Ragnar Jonasson

An absolute gulp of a read it grabs hold and doesnt let go Fona Scarlett

This clever claustrophobic page-turner delivers in spades Carolyn OBrien

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Praise for The Good Liars:

Ingenious Sunday Times

The Good Liars is not only a superb book, its a clever book Its claustrophobic, addictive and utterly compelling; I absolutely loved it. Highly recommended MW Craven

Nothing is as it seems I couldnt put it down Claire Dyer

A compelling, WW1 tale of deceit, lies and the damages of war. Dripping with claustrophobic tension and absolutely unputdownable. I loved it' Rebecca Netley

I truly couldnt put it down. Frank is a writer who I will continue to read, again and again, she never lets you down Fona Scarlett

A cracking read! Dark and twisting and hugely atmospheric Bravo! Liz Hyder

Exquisitely written, this haunting tale of guilt and grief treads a perfect line between chilling ghost story and gripping mystery Tom Hindle

Anita Frank has created a range of characters alternately agreeable and repellent, and yet all entirely readable, in a blend of history and mystery. A real page-turner Mandy Robotham

A fabulous book. A vivid portrayal of trauma and guilt in the wake of the First World War; tenderly drawn characters a plot full of twists and turns and heartbreaking revelations with a sprinkling of spookiness on top Laura Shepherd-Robinson

A cleverly structured story, with twist after twist Excellent Ragnar Jonasson

An atmospheric twisty tale told in Anita Franks trademark gorgeous prose Carolyn OBrien

'Engrossing and beautifully written with a keen eye for historical detail that is woven seamlessly through the pages' Victoria Selman

Kept me guessing until the end. I loved it Neema Shah

Author Bio

Anita Frank was born in Shropshire and studied English and American History at the University of East Anglia. She lives in Berkshire with her husband and three children and is now a full-time carer for her disabled son. Her debut novel The Lost Ones was shortlisted for the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award and the Historical Writers' Association Debut Crown Award. The Good Liars is her third novel.