Sisters

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Sisters is an unsettling story of sibling rivalry by the number one bestselling author of The Girlfriend, Michelle Frances. Is blood really thicker than water Abby and Ellie were never close as children. Now in their thirties, they each harbour deep-rooted resentment for the other - Abby for her sister's looks and her status as their mother's favourite. Ellie meanwhile is envious of Abby's perfect husband and picturesque home, a villa on the sun-soaked Italian island of Elba. When Abby invites Ellie to stay, both sisters see the break as a chance to relax and put aside their differences. But with their mother Susanna there too, all the simmering tensions of the past quickly rise to the surface. And Ellie suspects that Abby and their mother are keeping a dangerous secret . . . But after a shocking act, the sisters have only each other to rely on. Vulnerable and scared, trusting each other will be the biggest risk of all . . . Praise for Michelle Frances: 'Taut and suspenseful' - Heat 'I was blown away. The Girlfriend is the most marvellous psychological thriller' - Jilly Cooper 'A sharp, sinister and addictive read' - Sunday Mirror 'Tension oozes from the page' The i paper

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Theres something more sinister than sibling rivalry lurking in Sisters and I tore through the pages, desperate to discover the terrible secret that separates Abby and Ellie. This high-speed chase of a novel is a perfect summer read. -- Louise Candlish
Terrific . . . Twisted, fraught with suspense, a proper summer page-turner -- Jo Spain
Toxic family relationships, sultry European settings and an intricate plot which leaves you never knowing who to trust - an ideal read for the beach -- Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet
Fans of BBC drama The Replacement will lap up this taut and suspenseful tale [The Temp] * Heat *
I was blown away. The Girlfriend is the most marvellous psychological thriller . . . I couldnt put it down and kept sneaking upstairs to read another few pages . . . Michelle Frances is a writer were going to hear a great deal about. Please read this genuinely exciting novel -- Jilly Cooper
Impressively compelling debut; the tension positively oozes from the pages . . . Keeps the reader on a knife-edge throughout [The Girlfriend] -- The Press Association
Michelle Frances manages to bring fresh energy to this age-old theme of sibling rivalry and family secrets . . . The finale doesn't disappoint * Daily Mail *

Author Bio

Michelle Frances has worked in television drama as a producer and script editor for fifteen years, both for the independent sector and the BBC. The Favourite is her fourth novel.