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The Day I Lost You

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One child, two mothers and a past that won't let them go. A second brilliantly twisty thriller novel by Sunday Times bestselling Ruth Mancini. 'If you thought Ruth Mancini couldn't top The Woman on the Ledge think again' (SABINE DURRANT). Get ready for one of the... Read More
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The Day I Lost You

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One child, two mothers and a past that won't let them go. A second brilliantly twisty thriller novel by Sunday Times bestselling Ruth Mancini. 'If you thought Ruth Mancini couldn't top The Woman on the Ledge think again' (SABINE DURRANT). Get ready for one of the most gripping psychological thrillers of the year, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Gillian McAllister and Paula Hawkins! 'Fresh, original, utterly intriguing and so, so clever.' ANDREA MARA 'A clever, compelling rollercoaster ride of a book, never letting up until its final resolution.' JENNIE GODFREY 'Ruth Mancini has done it again. Smart, twisty and propulsive' HARRIET TYCE --- All Lauren wants is a new life in Spain. She's suffered an unimaginable loss, but at last she has found a home in the pretty seaside town of Mantilla de Mar. Everyone deserves a new start, and Lauren needs to put her past behind her. Hope has everything- an interesting career as a therapist, an attractive husband, a dream home in the countryside - and, finally, the baby she always longed for. Sam. Her beautiful boy. But Sam has gone missing. So when the police tell her that a woman has been found in Spain with a child matching Sam's description, Hope thinks that her nightmare might be coming to an end. But Lauren is insisting Sam is her baby. She even has his passport and birth certificate to prove it. One child. Two mothers. And a past that won't let them go. --- Praise for The Day I Lost You- 'Thought-provoking, compelling and, at times, heart-breaking' ANNA MAZZOLA 'Ruth Mancini is fast becoming a master of the thriller genre' LAURA PEARSON 'A propulsive, emotional thriller' C. L. TAYLOR 'A thriller you won't be able to put down' Sun

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804945216

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 February 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 244g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Ruth Mancini is an author and criminal defence lawyer. Her background as a solicitor adds authenticity to her crime and psychological fiction. She has spent two decades representing those accused of crimes, navigating courtrooms and police stations. Her storytelling prowess and legal background combine to create thrilling reads that will keep you guessing until the very end. Ruth was born in London and now lives in Oxfordshire with her husband and two children.

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