Sisters
Published on 23. July 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-1-5098-7717-1 (ISBN)
Description
From the bestselling author of The Girlfriend, now a number one Amazon Original series.
Sisters is an unsettling story of sibling rivalry, perfect for fans of TM Logan, from Michelle Frances.
'I tore through the pages' - Louise Candlish, author of Our House
'Michelle Frances manages to bring fresh energy to this age-old theme of sibling rivalry and family secrets . . . The finale doesn't disappoint' - Daily Mail
Is blood really thicker than water?
Abby and Ellie were never close as children. Now in their thirties, they each harbour deep-rooted resentment for the other - Abby for her sister's looks and her status as their mother's favourite. Ellie meanwhile is envious of Abby's perfect husband and picturesque home, a villa on the sun-soaked Italian island of Elba.
When Abby invites Ellie to stay, both sisters see the break as a chance to relax and put aside their differences. But with their mother Susanna there too, all the simmering tensions of the past quickly rise to the surface. And Ellie suspects that Abby and their mother are keeping a dangerous secret . . .
But after a shocking act, the sisters have only each other to rely on. Vulnerable and scared, trusting each other will be the biggest risk of all . . .
'Toxic family relationships, sultry European settings and an intricate plot which leaves you never knowing who to trust - an ideal read for the beach' - Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet
'Terrific . . . Twisted, fraught with suspense, a proper summer page-turner' - Jo Spain, author of The Confession.
Sisters is an unsettling story of sibling rivalry, perfect for fans of TM Logan, from Michelle Frances.
'I tore through the pages' - Louise Candlish, author of Our House
'Michelle Frances manages to bring fresh energy to this age-old theme of sibling rivalry and family secrets . . . The finale doesn't disappoint' - Daily Mail
Is blood really thicker than water?
Abby and Ellie were never close as children. Now in their thirties, they each harbour deep-rooted resentment for the other - Abby for her sister's looks and her status as their mother's favourite. Ellie meanwhile is envious of Abby's perfect husband and picturesque home, a villa on the sun-soaked Italian island of Elba.
When Abby invites Ellie to stay, both sisters see the break as a chance to relax and put aside their differences. But with their mother Susanna there too, all the simmering tensions of the past quickly rise to the surface. And Ellie suspects that Abby and their mother are keeping a dangerous secret . . .
But after a shocking act, the sisters have only each other to rely on. Vulnerable and scared, trusting each other will be the biggest risk of all . . .
'Toxic family relationships, sultry European settings and an intricate plot which leaves you never knowing who to trust - an ideal read for the beach' - Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet
'Terrific . . . Twisted, fraught with suspense, a proper summer page-turner' - Jo Spain, author of The Confession.
Reviews / Votes
There's something more sinister than sibling rivalry lurking in Sisters and I tore through the pages, desperate to discover the terrible secret that separates Abby and Ellie. This high-speed chase of a novel is a perfect summer read. -- Louise Candlish Terrific . . . Twisted, fraught with suspense, a proper summer page-turner -- Jo Spain Toxic family relationships, sultry European settings and an intricate plot which leaves you never knowing who to trust - an ideal read for the beach -- Catherine Cooper, author of <i>The Chalet</i> Fans of BBC drama The Replacement will lap up this taut and suspenseful tale [The Temp] * Heat * I was blown away. The Girlfriend is the most marvellous psychological thriller . . . I couldn't put it down and kept sneaking upstairs to read another few pages . . . Michelle Frances is a writer we're going to hear a great deal about. Please read this genuinely exciting novel -- Jilly Cooper Impressively compelling debut; the tension positively oozes from the pages . . . Keeps the reader on a knife-edge throughout [The Girlfriend] -- The Press Association Michelle Frances manages to bring fresh energy to this age-old theme of sibling rivalry and family secrets . . . The finale doesn't disappoint * Daily Mail *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 132 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
305 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5098-7717-1 (9781509877171)
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Person
Michelle Frances has worked in television drama as a producer and script editor for many years, both for the independent sector and the BBC. She is the number one bestselling author of The Girlfriend. Sisters is her fourth novel.