The Family Friend by Claire Douglas - ISBN: 9781405978972
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Inheritance brings a nightmare, a hidden message, and a watchful eye.
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The Family Friend

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  • Paperback

    400 pages

  • Release Date

    6 October 2026

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Summary

A gift beyond your wildest dreams might just turn out to be your worst nightmare…

The nail-biting new thriller from the Sunday Times Number 1 bestselling author of The New Neighbours.

When Imogen is told she’s inherited a country mansion near Bath, she thinks it must be a mistake. She last saw its owner, reclusive artist Dorothea Roe, sixteen years ago—a summer which changed her life for ever.

Once Imogen and her partner Josh settle into the house, she dares t…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781405978972
ISBN-10:140597897X
Author:Claire Douglas
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:Penguin Books Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:400
Release Date:6 October 2026
Weight:282g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm x 27mm
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Critics Review

Clever, humane, with gasp-out-loud twists, it’s a story that lingers in the mind long after the last page. – EVE CHASEOne of the most reliable names in unputdownable suspense. * iPaper *With The Family Friend, Claire Douglas has once again upped her already high game. A captivating and powerful story of the past and present coming together and dark secrets that won’t stay buried. Superb! – BA ParisA pacy gripping thriller that fans will lap up * PRIMA *Dark and addictive… This thriller has got it all…you’ll be hooked! * BEST *Another addictive read * My Weekly *Suspense and intrigue all the way * Sun *

About The Author

Claire Douglas

Claire Douglas worked as a journalist for fifteen years, writing features for women’s magazines and national newspapers, but had dreamed of being a novelist since the age of seven. She finally got her wish after winning the Marie Claire Debut Novel Award with her first novel, The Sisters.

She is a Sunday Times bestseller and a frequent Richard & Judy Book Club pick. Her books have sold over two million copies in the UK alone.

She lives in Bath with her husband and two children.

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