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Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell is a gripping psychological thriller that delves deep into a mother's unwavering hope and relentless search for her missing daughter. Ten years ago, fifteen-year-old Ellie Mack disappeared without a trace, leaving her family devastated. Ellie was the golden girl, an academically gifted and beautiful young woman with her whole life ahead of her. Her sudden disappearance tore a hole in her mother Laurel Mack's heart, a void that has never been filled.
As the years pass, Laurel struggles to move on, but the memory of Ellie remains fresh in her mind. Hope for answers and a semblance of closure still burns within her. When Laurel meets Floyd, a charming and charismatic man, it seems like she might finally find some peace and perhaps a reason to move forward. Floyd's warmth and understanding offer Laurel a comfort she hasn't felt in years.
However, her sense of normalcy is shattered when she meets Floyd’s nine-year-old daughter, Poppy. Strikingly beautiful and eerily familiar, Poppy bears a remarkable resemblance to Ellie. The encounter reignites all of Laurel’s unanswered questions and propels her into a thriller filled with twists and turns, where every revelation brings a chilling new layer to the mystery of Ellie's disappearance.
What happened to Ellie? Could there be a connection between Floyd's family and her daughter’s vanishing? As Laurel descends deeper into the dark abyss of discovery, she navigates through a tangled web of secrets and deceit that keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.
Then She Was Gone has received over 1,000 five-star reviews, with readers captivated by its compelling narrative and unexpected twists. Praise includes:
- "Grips to the point of obsession"
- "My life stopped while I read this book"
- "My heart was thumping in my chest"
- "This is edge of your seat reading"
- "This book left me breathless"
- "Cancel all plans and buy this book"
From the acclaimed author of I Found You and the Richard and Judy bestseller The Girls, Lisa Jewell crafts a spellbinding tale of maternal love, loss, and the deepest of mysteries. Then She Was Gone is a must-read for fans of the genre, guaranteed to keep you gripped until the final revelation.
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Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell has been described as a gripping and compulsively twisty psychological thriller, noted for its dark yet heartfelt narrative. Reviewers praise Jewell's skilful storytelling, emotional depth, and clever plotting, making it a compelling read that keeps you hooked until the heartbreaking conclusion. It's recognised for its psychological intensity, intricate secrets, and a trajectory that shifts from grief to discovery, ensuring an unforgettable reading experience.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781784756253
Publisher: Cornerstone
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 December 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 312g
Pages: 448
About the Author
LISA JEWELL was born in London in 1968. Her first novel, Ralph's Party, was the best- selling debut novel of 1999. Since then she has written another eighteen novels, most recently a number of dark psychological thrillers, including The Girls, Then She Was Gone and The Family Upstairs (all of which were Richard & Judy Book Club picks). Lisa is a New York Times and Sunday Times number one bestselling author who has been published worldwide in over twenty-five languages. She lives in north London with her husband, two teenage daughters, one cat, one guinea pig and the best dog in the world.
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