The Glass House

Name: The Glass House
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9781405940962
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By Eve Chase

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The Glass House by Eve Chase weaves a tale of family secrets and lies set against the mysterious backdrop of a forest in the English countryside. When a body is discovered near a grand manor, the lives of two families become intricately connected across decades. The narrative jumps between the past and present, gradually revealing the dark truths hidden within the house's walls.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you love atmospheric mysteries intertwined with family secrets. Set against the backdrop of a grand English mansion, this intriguing crime thriller offers captivating twists and a richly layered narrative that keeps you guessing until the very end.

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Description

The Glass House by Eve Chase is a gripping dual-narrative story about family secrets, lies, and belonging from the acclaimed author of Black Rabbit Hall.

The truth can shatter everything ...

When the Harrington family discovers an abandoned baby deep in the woods, they decide to keep her a secret and raise her as their own. But within days, a body is found in the grounds of their house and their perfect new family implodes.

Years later, Sylvie, seeking answers to nagging questions about her life, is drawn into the wild, beautiful woods where nothing is quite what it seems.

Will she unearth the truth?

And dare she reveal it?

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Glass House by Eve Chase is highly praised for its atmospheric writing and intricate storytelling. Reviewers commend its captivating mystery and richly developed characters, while highlighting the novel's exploration of deep family secrets and emotional truths. The book is noted for combining suspense with a strong sense of place, offering an immersive and beautifully written thriller experience.

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ISBN: 9781405940962

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 December 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 292g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Eve Chase writes page-turning mysteries set in beautiful places, thick with secrets. Her novels include The Birdcage, The Glass House. The Vanishing of Audrey Wilde and Black Rabbit Hall. The Glass House was a Sunday Times bestseller and Richard and Judy Bookclub pick, and she has previously won the Saint-Maur en Poche prize in Paris for Best Foreign Fiction and been longlisted for the HWA Gold Crown Award. Her work has been translated into twenty languages. The Midnight Hour is her fifth novel. Married with three children, she lives in Oxford. Say hello on Instagram and Twitter @EvePollyChase and facebook.com/EveChaseAuthor. For press reviews and more detail about her books visit evechase.com

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