The Secret Within
The Secret Within
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The Secret Within by Lucy Dawson
It was supposed to be my family's promising new start, but now it's a nightmare I can't wake up from.
I need the two men sitting opposite to trust me. My family's happiness is riding on my getting this job. I smile - there's no link between having a friendly face and being trustworthy, but humans are programmed to think there is. Even us doctors, who should know better.
They'll know about my past from the newspapers - the court case, the threats, the lies that were told - but what's important now are my children. This has to be the new start we so desperately need. An escape from my old job, my ex. and the scandal that nearly ruined me.
What I don't know yet is that if I convince them to trust me, I'll be putting my family in terrible danger. I'm trying to make things right, but this is when it starts to go very, very wrong.
Utterly twisty and completely unputdownable. This insanely gripping page-turner is perfect for anyone who tore through Friend Request, Gone Girl or My Lovely Wife.
'Totally addictive, twisty and unputdownable.' Erin Kelly, bestselling author of He Said, She Said
'Wow just wow This book will stay with me for quite a while. Excellently written, fast paced and full of edge-of-the-seat drama. You know there are twists but you absolutely don't see them coming and the ending will just blow you away.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
'The Secret Within is a tense rollercoaster of a read. An addictive, chilling, twisty thriller of a read that keeps you guessing until the end ' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
'This book was fabulous. I was glued to the story, unable to stop turning page after page, from the very beginning. This is a book a thriller fan will be happy to get lost into. I look forward to reading more from this author. Spectacular story ' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
Lucy Dawson (1870-1954) was a British illustrator best known for her paintings and etchings of sporting dogs and other breeds. She also created art for playing cards, cigarette cards, and numerous postcard series. She accepted commissions by individuals, most notably the Royal Family. She painted the Queen Mother's favorite corgi, Dookie, whose portrait was later reproduced as a Christmas card. She published several dog-related titles, including Dogs As I See Them (1936), Dogs Rough and Smooth (1937), The Runaways (1938), and Lucy Dawson's Dog Book (1939).
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781800192546 |
| ISBN 10 | 1800192541 |
| Title | The Secret Within |
| Author | Lucy Dawson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bookouture |
| Year published | 2021-01-26 |
| Number of pages | 398 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |