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In Her Shadow

By: Louise Douglas
Narrated by: Emma Powell
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Publisher's summary

Hannah Brown thought she had put the past behind her. But now it's coming to find her....

Hannah never dreamed she'd have a best friend like Ellen Brecht. Ellen is everything Hannah wants to be - beautiful, daring, glamorous and powerful. Growing up together in windswept Cornwall, life seems perfect. But their idyllic childhood is shattered by obsession, betrayal and, ultimately, a terrible tragedy.

Hannah has tried for 20 years to forget what happened during that life-changing summer. Then, one unremarkable morning at work, she glimpses a woman who looks just like Ellen. Can it really be her? And if so, has Ellen returned to forgive her - or to punish her?

Best-selling author Louise Douglas tells a heart-pounding and unforgettable tale of secrets and lies. Perfect for fans of Barbara O’Neal, Lucinda Riley and Rachel Hore.

©2021 Louise Douglas (P)2021 Boldwood Books
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Critic reviews

"Kept me guessing until the last few pages and the explosive ending took my breath away." (C.L. Taylor, author of The Accident on Your Beautiful Lies)

"Beautifully written, chillingly atmospheric and utterly compelling, The Secret by the Lake is Louise Douglas at her brilliant best." (Tammy Cohen, author of The Broken)

"A master of her craft, Louise Douglas ratchets up the tension in this haunting and exquisitely written tale of buried secrets and past tragedy." (Amanda Jennings, author of Sworn Secret)

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This is a beautifully written story from start to finish. There is a perfect balance between the elements. It is gorgeously descriptive and a the story is complex but easy to follow.
The characters are extremely well developed; so much so that the reader is able to empathize with them all in some way.
Louise Douglas has a gift with language and this gift pervades every aspect of this beautifully written mystery.
The performance of the narrator is outstanding, perfect in every way.
Five Stars across the board.

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I love the writing style and the narration, but *Possible Spoiler* I could not find anything to like about the main character. Such a horrible, self-centered person. I found the book very upsetting.

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