The Family Friend

The nail-biting thriller from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Claire Douglas. A dark, addictive story of murder, memory, and hidden secrets.

When Imogen is told she has inherited a country mansion near Bath, she thinks it must be a mistake. She last saw its owner, the reclusive artist Dorothea Roe, sixteen years ago during a tragic summer that changed her life forever. Hoping for a fresh start, Imogen moves in with her partner Josh.

But the dream quickly turns into a nightmare. Imogen uncovers an old box with her name on it in Dorothea’s abandoned studio, convincing her that the artist left behind a secret message. As whispers swirl that Dorothea was actually murdered, Imogen realizes the truth is tangled up in her own dark family history—and she might be the one in danger next.