Finn was a
successful young stockbroker living in London working at his
ex-roommates company when he met Layla. She was younger, not at all
city wise, but she captivated him and changed his life. They moved
from his city apartment to a country cottage in Devon, and he thought
Layla was happy there.
Things changed.
Returning from a ski vacation in France, they stopped at a remote
rest stop. Layla was sleeping. When Finn returned to the car, she was
gone. He was devastated. When he was able to move on, Finn invited
Layla’s friends to a celebration of a bench he set up in her
favorite spot. Her sister Ellen showed up.
Ellen was quiet and
methodical, the opposite of the more flamboyant Layla. In spite of
the differences, Finn fell in love with her, and they planned to
marry, but at the wedding approached strange things happened making
Finn wonder if Layla was alive and in the area. Wasshe trying to keep
him from marrying Ellen?
This is a story of
relationships affected by secrets. Finn has his past. Layla and Ellen
have their family background. The background stories unfold gradually
as the story progresses. It’s full of twists that will keep you
guessing. The ending while foreshadowed is quite unexpected.
If you enjoy
psychological thrillers with well drawn characters, you will enjoy
this book. It can give you chills.
I received this book
from Net Galley for this review.
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