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The Unknown Bridesmaid

Margaret Forster author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Vintage Publishing

Published:27th Feb '14

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A dark and compelling story of family secrets and self-discovery from the author of Diary of an Ordinary Woman and Shadow Baby

Only one person knows what happened that day…



Julia was the only person who knew what happened that day.

But she didn’t tell the police. And then it was too late.

Now, years later, her secret looms large.

Is it really too late? And if she does tell, can she bear the consequences?

Only one person knows what happened that day...Julia was the only person who knew what happened that day. But she didn't tell the police. And then it was too late. Now, years later, her secret looms large. Is it really too late? And if she does tell, can she bear the consequen

Remarkable…disturbing…fascinating * Independent *
Nobody is better than Margaret Forster, with her clear calm prose, at delineating the fault lines of the ordinary, unexceptional and hidden lives -- Jennifer Selway * Daily Express *
a mesmerizing, unsettling novel * New York Times *
Makes such uncomfortable reading that at times you can barely turn the page, but it’s so compelling that you have to * Mail on Sunday *
Perfectly paced and with superbly drawn characters, this is a compelling story skilfully told * Choice *

ISBN: 9780099581925

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 23mm

Weight: 255g

368 pages