From the author of stunning historical fiction books comes a Sunday Times bestselling new story of crime, deceit, and murder, set in the early 1920s
'A haunting tale that explores the ways in which characters are affected by and deal with the trauma of war will leave readers satisfied albeit unsettled' Booklist
'Ingenious' Sunday Times
'The Good Liars is not only a superb book, it's a clever book claustrophobic, addictive and utterly compelling; I absolutely loved it. Highly recommended' MW Craven
In the summer of 1914, a boy's disappearance is overshadowed by looming war.
Six years later, Detective Sergeant Verity arrives at Darkacre Hall armed with new evidence regarding the boy's case evidence which throws the spotlight firmly upon the once-esteemed Stilwell family.
Darkacre's grandeur has faded, and the Stilwells no longer command the respect they once took for granted. While brothers Maurice and Leonard carry the physical and mental scars of their war service, Maurice's wife, Ida, longs for the lost days of privilege and parties.
As Verity digs deeper into the events of that final halcyon summer, he uncovers dark secrets with far-reaching consequences. And as he does so, Darkacre Hall becomes an unlikely battlefield one that not all will survive.
The Good Liars is the Sunday Times bestselling murder mystery from Anita Frank.
Praise for The Good Liars:
'Exquisitely written, this haunting tale of guilt and grief treads a perfect line between chilling ghost story and gripping mystery' Tom Hindle
'A modern classic I couldn't put it down' Claire Dyer
'Dripping with claustrophobic tension and absolutely unputdownable. I loved it' Rebecca Netley
'A range of characters alternately agreeable and repellent, and yet all entirely readable, in a blend of history and mystery. A real page-turner' Mandy Robotham
'A fabulous book full of twists and turns and heartbreaking revelations with a sprinkling of spookiness on top' Laura Shepherd-Robinson
'A real page-turner Layers upon layers of secrets and lies Bravo!' Liz Hyder
'A cleverly structured story, with twist after twist Excellent' Ragnar Jonasson
'An absolute gulp of a read it grabs hold and doesn't let go' FĂona Scarlett
'This clever claustrophobic page-turner delivers in spades' Carolyn O'Brien
Anita Frank's The Good Liars is a psychological crime thriller that delves into the world of military service. This Sunday Times bestselling book is a testament to Frank's storytelling ability, offering a narrative that is as compelling as it is unsettling.
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