Whistle in the Dark

Name: Whistle in the Dark
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241327654
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From the bestselling author of Elizabeth is Missing

By Emma Healey

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Summary

Whistle in the Dark by Emma Healey is a compelling exploration of a mother's quest to understand her teenage daughter after a mysterious disappearance. As the mother-daughter duo grapples with their relationship upon the daughter's return, the story delves into themes of trust, miscommunication, and the complexities of family life, blending a tense narrative with emotional depth.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping, character-driven stories centred around family dynamics and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships. It intriguingly explores themes of memory, trust, and the struggle to understand and connect, making it a compelling read for fans of psychological fiction.

Whistle in the Dark

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Four missing days. Could you cope with not knowing?

When Lana goes missing for four desperate days and returns refusing to speak of what happened, Jen fears the very worst. She thinks she's failed as a mother, that her daughter is beyond reach and that she must do something—anything—to bring her back.

The family returns to London where everyone but Jen seems happy to carry on as normal. Jen's husband, Hugh, thinks she's going crazy, and their eldest daughter, Meg, is tired of Lana getting all the attention. But Jen knows Lana has changed and can't understand why.

Does the answer lie in those four missing days?

And how can Jen find out?

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Emma Healey's novel is praised for its courage and intrigue, offering a compelling exploration of family drama with endearing characters and a focus on mental health and love. Critics highlight its gripping nature, beautiful writing, and insightful portrayal of family dynamics, particularly the mother-daughter relationship, with a unique blend of suspense and emotional depth. Emma Healey's storytelling is noted for its brilliance, tension, and a unique voice that elevates the ordinary to extraordinary levels.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241327654

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 January 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 238g

Pages: 336

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Crime & Thriller Emma Healey Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Emma Healey grew up in London and completed her first degree in bookbinding. She then worked for libraries, bookshops, art galleries and universities before studying for the MA in Creative Writing at UEA in 2010. She is the author of Whistle in the Dark, and Elizabeth is Missing, which was a Sunday Times Bestseller, won the Costa First Novel Award 2014, and was made into a BBC film starring Glenda Jackson. She lives in Norwich with her husband, daughter and cat, and regularly volunteers for Vision Norfolk with a group of visually impaired, and incredibly imaginative, creative writers.

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