Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell - Sunday Times Bestselling Thriller - Fiction Paperback

Details:. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781784756253. Publisher: Penguin (Arrow / Cornerstone). Overview:. Then She Was Gone is Lisa Jewell's addictive, Sunday Times bestselling psychological thriller about a mother, a missing daughter, and secrets that refuse to stay buried. Ten years after fifteen-year-old Ellie Mack vanishes without trace, her mother Laurel finally begins rebuilding her life, only for a chance encounter to reopen every unanswered question. Twisty, tender, and utterly compulsive, it is a standout in modern domestic suspense, perfect for anyone who loves emotionally rich, character-driven mysteries.. About the Book:. When Ellie Mack disappears on the cusp of adulthood, days before her exams and a longed-for summer of freedom, her family is shattered beyond repair. Ten years on, her mother Laurel has learned to survive the unbearable, though she has never stopped searching for answers. Then she meets Floyd, a charming stranger who sweeps her off her feet, and is introduced to his young daughter Poppy, a child who bears an uncanny resemblance to Ellie at the same age. What begins as a hopeful new chapter slowly curdles into unease, as buried memories and long-hidden secrets resurface. Lisa Jewell moves deftly between past and present, gradually peeling back layers of deception until the full, devastating truth about Ellie's fate is revealed. The novel examines grief, guilt, and the corrosive power of secrets within families, while never losin...