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The Last House on the Street: A gripping, moving story of family secrets from the bestselling author

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The Last House on the Street intertwines two timelines and perspectives, as it delves into the lives of Kayla, a grieving architect in the present day, and Ellie, a courageous activist during the civil rights movement in the 1960s. The story explores themes of family, heritage, and social change, revealing long-hidden secrets that bind these two women across time. As the past and present converge, their personal journeys reveal the impact of courage and deception on their respective communities.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate gripping narratives that thread together family secrets and unexpected twists. It masterfully blends past and present, offering an exploration of relationship dynamics and emotional depth from a bestselling author known for her evocative storytelling.

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The Last House on the Street: A gripping, moving story of family secrets from the bestselling author

A powerfully gripping and moving novel about a small town trying to conceal a terrible secret in its past from the Sunday Times Top Ten bestselling author.

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A small town divided by prejudice. A family torn apart. A secret that won't remain silent.

The powerful, gripping brand new novel from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Sister and Big Lies in a Small Town.

'Compelling, important, devastating: you have to read this one' β€” Sunday Times bestseller Clare Mackintosh

'A page-turning thriller...and a powerful book' β€” Sunday Times bestseller Cathy Kelly

'Sensitively written yet unflinching... Taut, compelling and moving' β€” Sunday Times bestseller Adele Parks, Platinum magazine

1965. A young white female student becomes involved in the fight for civil rights in North Carolina, falling in love with one of her fellow activists, a Black man, in a time and place where an interracial relationship must be hidden from family, friends, and especially the reemerging Ku Klux Klan. As tensions rise in the town, she realises not everyone is who they appear to be.

2010. A recently widowed architect moves into the home she and her late husband designed, heartbroken that he will never cross the threshold. But when disturbing things begin to happen, it's clear that someone is sending her a warning. Who is trying to frighten her away, and why?

Decades later, past and present are set to collide in the last house on the street...

'A compelling mystery that will keep you turning those pages well past lights out' β€” Woman & Home

'Thoughtful, vivid storytelling' β€” Good Housekeeping, top ten books to read this month

'I loved how past and present connections were revealed' β€” Prima

'Diane Chamberlain is at her absolute best. Sensitively and unflinchingly told, this novel will make you cry, seethe, swoon and rage. I've loved every book Diane Chamberlain has written, but The Last House on The Street is, without doubt, her masterpiece' β€” Sally Hepworth, NYT bestselling author of The Good Sister

'Diane Chamberlain elegantly braids together two stories, set apart by history, to render this taut, edge-of-your-seat tale of two women... As compelling as it is important, the novel's focus...will no doubt make it a favourite amongst book clubs everywhere' β€” Chandler Baker, NYT bestselling author of Whisper Network

REAL READERS CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT THE LAST HOUSE ON THE STREET:

'Had me guessing right to the end. Highly recommend. Some stories just stay with you. This will stay with me *'

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The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain is praised for its compelling narrative and poignant exploration of themes such as racism and family secrets. Reviewers highlight its gripping, edge-of-your-seat storytelling and emotional depth, considering it an important and powerful novel. The book is described as a masterpiece that evokes a range of intense emotions, ensuring it resonates with readers and remains memorable.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472271242

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Review

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 342g

Pages: 496

About the Author

Diane Chamberlain is a multiple Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author whose books have been published in more than 20 languages. She is beloved by readers around the world for novels that inspire conversation, are rich with emotion and laced with secrets. Her years working as a social worker and psychotherapist inspired many of her characters and stories. Born and raised in New Jersey, she now makes her home in North Carolina, the setting for her most recent books.

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