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The Safe Place

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The Safe Place by Anna Downes is a gripping blend of psychological suspense and mystery. The story follows Emily Proudman, an out-of-work actress who lands a seemingly perfect job on a luxurious estate in France. As she settles into her new life, Emily begins to uncover unsettling truths about her employer and her environment, leading her to question her safety in this idyllic setting.
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You might enjoy this book if you love psychological thrillers filled with suspense and intrigue set in idyllic yet sinister locations. The story unfolds in an isolated paradise, where secrets and tension build, leading to a gripping and unpredictable climax that will captivate fans of the genre.

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The Safe Place

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For struggling actress Emily Proudman, life in London is not working out as planned - in fact, it's falling apart. So when she is offered a live-in job working for a wealthy family on their luxurious coastal property in France, she jumps at the opportunity to start over.

The estate is picture-perfect, and its owners exude charisma and sophistication. But as Emily gets to know the family, their masks begin to slip, and what at first appears to be a dream come true turns out to be a prison from which none of them will ever escape - unless Emily can find a way to set them all free.

Superbly tense and oozing with atmosphere, The Safe Place combines the modern suspense of The Girl on the Train with the gothic mind-games of Rebecca.

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The Safe Place by Anna Downes is praised for its dark and engaging debut with a beautifully paced, intense plot that captivates readers. Reviewers commend the book for its complex and believable characters, building suspense that keeps readers on edge. The atmosphere and original premise are highlighted as leading to an outstanding thriller, creating lasting impressions.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922400727

Publisher: Affirm Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Affirm Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 198.0mm

Height: 129.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Anna Downes grew up in Sheffield, UK. She studied drama at Manchester before winning a place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and moving to London to pursue an acting career. Her acting credits include EastEnders, Casualty, Holby City, and Dalziel and Pascoe, as well as a long-running stage production of The Dresser in London's West End. In 2009 she left to go travelling with her Australian partner, a trip that included a stint working as a live-in housekeeper on a remote French estate, where the seeds for The Safe Place were sown. Anna now lives on the Central Coast with her husband and two children.

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