The Good Liars by Frank, Anita

Author: Frank, Anita

Historical mysteries

Published on 24 October 2024 by HarperCollins Publishers (HQ) in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 352 pages
198 x 129 | 270g

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

Ingenious Sunday Times

The Good Liars is not only a superb book, its a clever book claustrophobic, addictive and utterly compelling; I absolutely loved it. Highly recommended MW Craven

In the summer of 1914, a boys disappearance is overshadowed by looming war.

Six years later, Detective Sergeant Verity arrives at Darkacre Hall armed with new evidence regarding the boys case evidence which throws the spotlight firmly upon the once-esteemed Stilwell family.

Darkacres 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 couldnt 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 doesnt let go Fona Scarlett

This clever claustrophobic page-turner delivers in spades Carolyn OBrien