The Stranger

A gripping story of secrets and lies for fans of The Beekeeper's Promise

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1940, Cornwall, England.

Penhallow Hall shelters a handful of Land Girls, sent to the coast to avoid the horrors of London's Blitz. But the beautiful, arrogant Diana Devlin, impatient with the sleepy village and its placid residents, can't resist the temptation to stir up long-buried secrets.

When a young woman's body is found lying broken on the shore, the promised safety of the Hall is shattered. Was it simply a tragic accident, or did mischief end in murder?

Dark, atmospheric and crackling with period intrigue. The perfect summer read
Rachel Rhys, author of Richard & Judy Book Club pick Dangerous Crossing

About Kate Riordan

Kate Riordan is a writer and journalist. She is an avid reader of Daphne du Maurier and Agatha Christie, both of whom have influenced her writing. She lives in the Cotswolds, where she writes full-time. Her previous novels include The Girl In The Photograph, The Shadow Hour, The Stranger and The Heatwave, which was a Richard and Judy Book Club pick. Summer Fever is her fifth novel.

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Imprint: Penguin
Published: 09/08/2018
ISBN: 9781405922609
Length: 368 pages
Dimensions: 198mm x 22mm x 129mm
Weight: 255g
Price: £10.99

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The Stranger

A gripping story of secrets and lies for fans of The Beekeeper's Promise

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Dark, atmospheric and crackling with period intrigue. The perfect summer read

As buried secrets and lies unravel, tension begins to mount in this atmospheric and compelling story

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!

With excellent characters, the novel revels in the magical backdrop of Cornwall, with shades of du Maurier

Richly textured, with a clever and deeply satisfying conclusion, the influence of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca infuses the The Stranger . . .

Simmers with a forbidding unease that makes it impossible to put down. Creepy and evocative, the mystery builds to a shocking end. Impressive

Everyone loves unravelling a good mystery and armchair sleuths won't be disappointed with The Stranger

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

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

A beautifully written tale of family secrets, loves and losses, set against the magical Cornish coastline. I loved it

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