Kesterly-on-Sea is full of secrets.
Some are darker than others; many are shameful. One is even deadly.
Andee is an ex-detective whose marriage is breaking up. So when a young female student disappears without trace, she throws herself into the search.
Meanwhile, the town’s beloved Rowzee Cayne has just discovered that she is terminally ill, and doesn’t want to burden her family and friends with the news.
Andee and Rowzee don't know it yet, but their journeys are going to help them uncover a secret. One that is going to affect them more than they could ever imagine.
We're back in the town of Kesterly on Sea where some of Susan Lewis' best novels are set, this time with Detective Andee Lawrence whose marriage is in crisis, and the Leonard family whose daughter, Jessica disappeared two years previously whilst at uni in London. She was happy and chatting on the phone then was never seen again. Andee is determined to help the family find the truth about what happened to their daughter.
Alongside this storyline is also Rowzee Cayne (I have to admit now the spelling of this name did irk me throughout the book). Rowzee has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and is trying her hardest to keep this fact from her family, she has her own plans on how her life will end and she feels determined to go out her own way.
I do enjoy how there are a lot of strong women in Lewis' novels, and these two are no exception. I loved the way Rowzee's story played out and the strong family ethos there was.
When the truth came out I was pleasantly surprised by the way the storylines were all intertwined, and without spoilers, enjoyed the extra family that Rowzee discovered.
I will be truthful in the fact that this was not my favourite of Lewis' books, but is well worth reading, especially if you are a fan.
GIVEAWAY:
I have four paperback copies of the excellent - The Girl Who Came Back to giveaway...
Many thanks to the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review
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