In Her Shadow: A Dark and Thrilling Read from the Richard and Judy Bestseller

Before Ellen, things were easier and less complicated. They were either good or bad, right or wrong, black or white and I understood the difference. Since Ellen, everything has been coloured in shades of grey. From the author of THE SECRETS BETWEEN US, part of the 2012 Richard and Judy Summer Reads, comes this dark, thrilling novel that is perfect for your book group. It's set twenty years ago against a backdrop of dreamy Cornish summers, a place where childhood friendship becomes young love, where love becomes obsession, and where obsession ultimately ends in betrayal and a tragic death. This magical novel traces a web of memories back through the years from the present day, ultimately showing that no matter how much you might try to forget the past, the past never forgets you... Readers are captivated by In Her Shadow : ***** 'Full of intrigue and twists. It kept me gripped to the end.' ***** 'I finished the story feeling a bit breathless and as though I'd lived a whole other life.' ***** 'Beautifully written . . . wonderfully descriptive, I could actually smell the sea and imagine myself on the beach.' ————————— She thought she'd left the past behind. Now it's coming to find her. Hannah Brown never thought she'd have a best friend like Ellen Brecht. Ellen is everything she isn't - beautiful, daring, glamorous and fierce. Growing up together in rural Cornwall, life seems perfect. But their idyllic childhood is shattered by obsession, betrayal and, ultimately, tragedy. Hannah has tried for twenty years to forget what happened during that terrible summer. Then, one ordinary morning at work, she glimpses a woman who is identical to Ellen. Can it really be her? And has Ellen returned to forgive her - or to punish her? The thrilling novel from the bestselling author of The Secret by the Lake and T he House by the Sea, winner of The Jackie Collins Romantic Thriller Award. 'An edge-of-your-seat read . . . Dark and brooding' The Lady 'Enthralling and unnervingly absorbing . . . our top holiday recommendation' Heat What Would You Do If Your Past Came Back To Haunt You? A Dark, Thrilling Story For Fans Of Kate Morton And Victoria Hislop From The Author Of The Secrets Between Us, Part Of The 2012 Richard And Judy Summer Reads, Comes This Mesmerising Novel That Is Perfect For Your Book Group. Hannah Brown Never Thought She’d Have A Best Friend Like Ellen Brecht. Ellen Is Everything She Isn’t – Beautiful, Daring, Glamorous And Fierce. Growing Up Together In Rural Cornwall, Life Seems Perfect. But Their Idyllic Childhood Is Shattered By Obsession, Betrayal And, Ultimately, Tragedy. Hannah Has Tried For Twenty Years To Forget What Happened During That Terrible Summer. Then, One Ordinary Morning At Work, She Glimpses A Woman Who Is Identical To Ellen. Can It Really Be Her? And Has Ellen Returned To Forgive Her – Or To Punish Her? What would you do if your past came back to haunt you? A dark, thrilling novel for fans of Kate Morton and Victoria HislopFrom the author of THE SECRETS BETWEEN US, part of the 2012 Richard and Judy Summer Reads, comes this dark, thrilling novel that is perfect for your book group.It's set twenty years ago against a backdrop of dreamy Cornish summers, a place where childhood friendship becomes young love, where love becomes obsession, and where obsession ultimately ends in betrayal and a tragic death.This magical novel traces a web of memories back through the years from the present day, ultimately showing that no matter how much you might try to forget the past, the past never forgets you... Before Ellen, Things Were Easier And Less Complicated. They Were Either Good Or Bad, Right Or Wrong, Black Or White And I Understood The Difference. Since Ellen, Everything Has Been Coloured In Shades Of Grey. It's Set Twenty Years Ago Against A Backdrop Of Dreamy Cornish Summers, A Place Where Childhood Friendship Becomes Young Love, Where Love Becomes Obsession, And Where Obsession Ultimately Ends In Betrayal And A Tragic Death. This Magical Novel Traces A Web Of Memories Back Through The Years From The Present Day, Ultimately Showing That No Matter How Much You Might Try To Forget The Past, The Past Never Forgets You. By Louise Douglas. A Novel. One ordinary morning at work Hannah Brown glimpses a young woman with dark hair, wearing a green coat spattered with rain. The woman is identical to her childhood best friend, Ellen Brecht. But Hannah believes Ellen is dead. Could it really be her?