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The Drowning Woman

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The Drowning Woman is a gripping crime and thriller novel where the protagonist is drawn into a sinister plot after witnessing a stranger trying to drown herself. As she investigates, dark secrets unravel, revealing dangerous and unexpected connections between the characters. With tension escalating, the story delves into themes of trust, deception, and the lengths one would go to uncover the truth.
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The bestselling author of The Party returns with a deliciously twisted story of friendship, retribution, and betrayal about a homeless woman fleeing a dangerous past – and the wealthy society wife she saves from drowning, who pulls her into a dark web of secrets and lies.

Lee Gulliver never thought she’d find herself living on the streets – no one ever does – but when her restaurant fails, and she falls deeper into debt, she leaves her old life behind with nothing but her clothes and her car.

Parked in a secluded spot by the beach, she sees a sobbing woman throw herself into the ocean. Lee hauls the woman back to the surface but, instead of appreciation, she is met with fury. The drowning woman, Hazel, tells her that she wanted to die. She’s trapped in a toxic, abusive marriage, and is a prisoner in her own home. Lee has now thwarted her one chance to escape her life.

Out of options, Hazel retreats to her gilded cage. Lee thinks she’s seen the last of her, until Hazel unexpectedly returns the next morning. The women strike up an unlikely friendship and then, one day, Hazel makes a shocking request: she wants Lee to help her disappear. It’ll be easy, Hazel assures her. But Lee soon learns that nothing is as it seems – and that Hazel may not be the friend Lee thought she was …

Praise for The Drowning Woman

‘Pulse-pounding and deliciously unpredictable … Robyn Harding can twist a plot like a corkscrew’ Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here

‘I’m in absolute awe of Robyn Harding's talent and skill. The Drowning Woman is an astonishing, expertly crafted story … With one killer twist after another and a masterful plot’ Samantha M. Bailey, author of Woman on the Edge

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The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding is receiving high praise for its masterful execution and engaging plot twists. Reviewers describe it as a pulse-pounding, addictive thriller with complex characters and unexpected directions, perfect for fans of suspenseful and thought-provoking stories. The narrative explores themes of redemption, betrayal, and friendship, keeping readers on the edge of their seats with its carefully built tension and surprising revelations.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761422232

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 June 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Australia

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Robyn Harding is the author of numerous international bestsellers, including The Party, The Arrangement and The Drowning Woman. She has also written and executive produced an independent film. She lives in Vancouver, BC, with her family and two cute but deadly rescue chihuahuas. Visit her at RobynHarding.com or follow her on Twitter and Instagram @RHardingWriter or Facebook @AuthorRobynHarding.

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