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The Missing Daughter

A gripping and heart-wrenching novel with a shocking twist from the bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE LETTER
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In The Missing Daughter by Emily Gunnis, a desperate mother grapples with her daughter's disappearance, uncovering dark family secrets that stretch back decades. As she digs deeper, the suspense escalates, revealing past crimes in a tense narrative intertwining past and present, showcasing Gunnis's skillful storytelling in the crime and thriller genre.
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You might enjoy this book if you love gripping mysteries intertwined with long-buried family secrets. It explores the connections between two timelines, keeping you on the edge of your seat as suspense builds with each page. If you’re a fan of intricate plots and emotional depth within the Crime & Thriller genre, this story offers an engaging read.

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The Missing Daughter

The author of the bestselling THE GIRL IN THE LETTER is back with a twisting, nail-biting and heartwrenching novel of a decades-old murder and a shocking secret.

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Some novels hold you in their spell and never let you go...

Unravel the mystery of The Lost Child. Read the heartwrenching new novel from the author of the international bestseller The Girl in the Letter, Emily Gunnis.

A tragic death. A missing baby. A long-kept secret...

1960. Thirteen-year-old Rebecca lives in fear of her father's temper. As a storm batters Seaview Cottage one night, she hears a visitor at the door and a violent argument ensues. By the time the police arrive, Rebecca's parents are dead and the visitor has fled. No one believes Rebecca heard a stranger downstairs...

2014. Iris, a journalist, is sent to cover the story of a new mother on the run with her desperately ill baby. But fatefully, the trail leads to the childhood home of Iris's own mother, Rebecca... Seaview Cottage.

As Iris races to unravel what happened the night Rebecca's parents were killed, it's time for Seaview Cottage to give up its secrets.

Readers adore the novels of Emily Gunnis...

'Compelling, twisty, heart-wrenching and thought-provoking. A novel that stays with you' β€” Sophie Kinsella

'Truly hard to put down. Fast paced, brilliantly plotted and desperately sad at times β€” all hallmarks of a bestseller' β€” Lesley Pearse

'A pacy, heartrending read' β€” S magazine, Sunday Express

'As moving as it is disturbing. A real triumph' β€” Woman & Home

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The Missing Daughter by Emily Gunnis is described as compelling and twisty, offering a heart-wrenching and thought-provoking narrative that lingers with readers. Reviewers highlight its gripping, fast-paced and brilliantly plotted story, with moments of profound sadness, marking it as a potential bestseller. It's noted as a pacy, heartrending read, balancing elements of both moving and disturbing content.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472255051

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 April 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Review

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 194.0mm

Height: 120.0mm

Weight: 246g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Emily Gunnis previously worked in TV drama and lives in Swansea with her young family. She is one of the four daughters of Sunday Times bestselling author Penny Vincenzi.

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