
The Guest
Hilary Boyd(Author)
Penguin Books Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 13. June 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-4059-5225-5 (ISBN)
Description
READ THE EMOTIONAL NEW NOVEL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THURSDAYS IN THE PARK AND THE ESCAPE
Perfect for fans of Faith Hogan, Cathy Bramley and Liane Moriarty
Will past secrets resurface over a long hot summer as Kitty Cox lets an old friend back into her home?
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Over a long hot summer, the secrets of the past bubble to the surface . . .
After years caring for her ailing husband, Kitty Cox is finding it hard adjusting to a new life alone.
So when old friend Vee reappears in the village in urgent need of a place to stay, Kitty says yes. It's the obvious solution to both their needs.
Soon Vee, her new partner Raf and young son Bear have moved in for the summer. At first, Kitty relishes the company. Yet, despite their renewed friendship, she feels Vee is keeping something from her.
In the heat, tensions build and secrets simmer. It's clear that Vee isn't the woman Kitty once knew . . .
But who has she let into her home?
And might this act of charity turn out to be the biggest mistake of her life?
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Praise for Thursdays in The Park
'[A] tender and intriguing love story' Daily Mail
'A warm and well-written case for love affairs in later life' Daily Telegraph
Perfect for fans of Faith Hogan, Cathy Bramley and Liane Moriarty
Will past secrets resurface over a long hot summer as Kitty Cox lets an old friend back into her home?
----
Over a long hot summer, the secrets of the past bubble to the surface . . .
After years caring for her ailing husband, Kitty Cox is finding it hard adjusting to a new life alone.
So when old friend Vee reappears in the village in urgent need of a place to stay, Kitty says yes. It's the obvious solution to both their needs.
Soon Vee, her new partner Raf and young son Bear have moved in for the summer. At first, Kitty relishes the company. Yet, despite their renewed friendship, she feels Vee is keeping something from her.
In the heat, tensions build and secrets simmer. It's clear that Vee isn't the woman Kitty once knew . . .
But who has she let into her home?
And might this act of charity turn out to be the biggest mistake of her life?
----
Praise for Thursdays in The Park
'[A] tender and intriguing love story' Daily Mail
'A warm and well-written case for love affairs in later life' Daily Telegraph
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 125 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
262 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4059-5225-5 (9781405952255)
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Hilary Boyd
The Guest
The gripping romance thriller from the bestselling author of Thursdays in the Park
E-Book
06/2024
Penguin Books Ltd
€8.99
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Hilary Boyd was a nurse, marriage counsellor and ran a small cancer charity before becoming an author. She has written eight books, including Thursdays in the Park, her debut novel which sold over half a million copies and was an international bestseller. The film rights for Thursdays In The Park have been acquired by Charles Dance, who will be directing and starring.