A sophisticated parable of modern family life . . . Well-paced and intriguing

Neill describes human dysfunction with such compelling empathy . . . richly tense and deeply satisfying. I didn’t want to finish!

With her trademark dark humour and incisive observations of family life, Neill takes the reader on a fascinating, moving and intelligent journey to the truth

A rich, dark and satisfying read about the complexities of modern family life. I adored it

One of the most intelligent, engaging and perceptive writers about family life . . . beautifully told with great suspense. It is impossible not to become engrossed in the trials and tribulations of the Vermuyden family as secret histories unravel

This deft study of family dynamic sees Grace wanting to give her two daughters a better life than she had

An acutely observed story of the complex dynamics of family life and the challenges of navigating young friendships and relationships. Neill has created utterly believable, flawed yet likeable characters and a gripping drama

It’s a tense, intricate and whip-smart drama that peels back the lid of a seemingly ‘perfect’ family and reveals the dark truth underneath. The characters are brilliantly drawn, the bubbling undercurrent of foreboding is palpable and there’s a slam-dunk of a twist too. The perfect read to lose yourself in on holiday this summer

Praise for Fiona Neill

Exquisitely drawn and perfectly realised, no one writes about modern family with more truth and authenticity than Fiona Neill

Raises all kinds of contemporary issues with wit and sensitivity

A novel made for heated book club debates

Vivid and insightful, and Neill has a trained eye for the pressures and poignancies of modern family life

A topical, tense and addictive read

A vivid and insightful portrayal of a family in crisis; Neill’s writing is incisive, smart and at times darkly funny. A writer at the top of her game

Thought-provoking and stands out from the crowd

Neill writes with verve, honesty and breathtaking insight. Utterly unputdownable

Sometimes touching, sometimes shocking

A rollicking read that should not be picked up at bedtime, or you’ll be done for in terms of a good night’s sleep

Neill’s characters are so cleverly depicted, you feel as if you’ve met at least one of them before

Neill’s plotting is beyond compare . . . an utterly absorbing account of deception and desire

I thoroughly enjoyed this brilliantly observed novel about a family in meltdown

Cracking

Contemporary issues are tackled here with both humour and realism, making for an engrossing read

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