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The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell is a gripping crime thriller that intertwines past and present amidst a web of family secrets and long-buried mysteries. As Detective Samuel Owusu investigates a skeleton unearthed on the banks of the Thames, he uncovers tangled connections to an old cold case. Parallel stories reveal unraveling lives, intertwining narratives, and the relentless pursuit of truth that threatens to uncover dark dynamics hidden within a fractured family.
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The Family Remains

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From the number one bestselling author of The Family Upstairs and Then She Was Gone

Prepare to be hooked . . .

Early morning on the foreshore of the River Thames, a bag of bones is discovered. Human bones.

DCI Samuel Owusu quickly sends the bag for forensic examination. The bones are those of a young woman, killed by a blow to the head many years ago.

Also inside the bag is a trail of clues which lead DCI Owusu to a mansion in Chelsea where thirty years previously, three people lay dead, while a baby upstairs waited for someone to pick her up.

Four deaths. An unsolved mystery. A family whose secrets can't stay buried forever.

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'I was enthralled. Empathetic, gripping, authentic' — Gillian McAllister

'A gripping read. Superb!' — Shari Lapena

'Fast-paced, cleverly plotted. Grips from first page to last' — Paula Hawkins

'Artful, slippery, hugely satisfying. A rare treat awaits!' — Louise Candlish

'The story everyone has been waiting for.' — Adele Parks

Series: The Family Upstairs

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The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell has received outstanding reviews for its gripping suspense and enthralling plot. Acclaimed authors praise it as a masterclass in psychological thriller writing, highlighting Jewell's ability to create complex, real characters. Readers and critics alike admire it for its compelling narrative and exceptional storytelling.

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ISBN: 9781529158564

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 321g

Pages: 464

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About the Author

Lisa Jewell's first novel, Ralph's Party, was published in 1999 and was the best-selling debut novel of the year. Since then she has published another twenty-two novels, most lately a number of dark psychological thrillers, including Then She Was Gone, The Family Upstairs and None of This is True. Lisa is a number one New York Times and Sunday Times author who has sold over ten million books worldwide and been published in over thirty languages. She lives in north London with her husband, two daughters, Daisy, a Romanian rescue dog, and a mad orange cat called Ivy. @lisajewelluk on Twitter @lisajewelluk on Instagram @lisajewellofficial on Facebook.

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