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Our House

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Our House by Louise Candlish is a gripping psychological thriller that explores themes of betrayal, deception, and the fragility of domestic bliss. When Fiona Lawson arrives home to find strangers moving into her house, a heart-stopping discovery unfolds. As she desperately tries to unravel how her perfect home life has spiralled into chaos, a web of secrets and lies comes to light, questioning how much people truly know those closest to them.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to psychological thrillers with unexpected twists and themes of domestic suspense. The story intricately explores a woman's shock and confusion when she finds strangers moving into her dream home, enticing readers with its gripping plot and compelling characters. Perfect for those who love edge-of-your-seat mysteries entwined with suburban drama.

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Our House

 Capital meets Gone Girl in this gripping psychological drama ...

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'The last line will make you literally shout with shock' Good Housekeeping

'Terrifically twisty ... hooks from the first page' Sunday Times

On a bright morning in the London suburbs, a family moves into the house they’ve just bought on Trinity Avenue.

Nothing strange about that. Except it's your house. And you didn’t sell it.

FOR BETTER, FOR WORSE.

When Fi Lawson arrives home to find strangers moving into her house, she is plunged into terror and confusion. She and her husband Bram have owned their home on Trinity Avenue for years and have no intention of selling. How can this other family possibly think the house is theirs? And why has Bram disappeared when she needs him most?

FOR RICHER, FOR POORER.

Bram has made a catastrophic mistake and now he is paying. Unable to see his wife, his children or his home, he has nothing left but to settle scores. As the nightmare takes grip, both Bram and Fi try to make sense of the events that led to a devastating crime. What has he hidden from her – and what has she hidden from him? And will either survive the chilling truth – that there are far worse things you can lose than your house?

TILL DEATH US DO PART.

Praise for Our House:

'If 2018 brings a better book than Our House I will eat my hat. Addictive, twisty and oh so terrifyingly possible’ Clare Mackintosh

‘I raced through it this weekend. Such a smart idea. Twisty, warped, credible. Brilliantly plotted and compelling. Deserves to be such a hit’ Sarah Vaughan

‘Louise Candlish is a great writer; she inhaled me into her nightmarish world where everything we think we know is ripped from under our feet’ Fiona Barton

'A masterfully plotted, compulsive page-turner' Guardian

'Keeps you guessing to the end - and beyond' Stylist

'Whip-smart, knowing and brilliantly plotted' India Knight

'A corker' Evening Standard

'Terrific premise' New York Times

'Wonderfully plotted' Jane Garvey, Woman's Hour

'A blood pressure-raising thriller' Red

‘Gripping and heartbreaking with an undercurrent of unease running through it’ Louise Jensen

‘What a book! Fast, edge-of-your-seat stuff. Each time I set the book down I had to remind myself to breathe’ broadbeanbooks

‘Oh Louise Candlish, you are a genius! Our House is just brilliant. Scarily believable with the BEST ending I have read in a long time. I devoured it!’ Claire Frost, Fabulous magazine

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Our House by Louise Candlish is a gripping crime and thriller novel that has been praised for its clever plot and unexpected twists. Critics have highlighted the compelling character development and the intense emotional stakes that keep readers on the edge of their seats. The narrative's unique structure and suspenseful storytelling have also been noted for creating an immersive and thrilling reading experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471168062

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 448

About the Author

Louise Candlish is the internationally bestselling author of fifteen novels, including The Other Passenger, The Heights, and Our House, which won the Crime & Thriller Book of the Year at the 2019 British Book Awards. It is now a major four-part TV drama starring Martin Compston, Tuppence Middleton, and Rupert Penry-Jones, available to stream on CBC Gem. Louise lives in London with her husband and daughter. Connect with her on Twitter @Louise_Candlish, Facebook @LouiseCandlishAuthor, and Instagram @LouiseCandlish.

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