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In Her Wake

Amanda Jennings author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Orenda Books

Published:1st Apr '16

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A young woman is forced to question everything she thought she knew, when a family tragedy leads to a series of startling revelations … and dark secrets. A stunning and emotive psychological thriller from the bestselling author of The Cliff House and The Storm.

‘Beautiful, seamless writing, Jennings has a magic warmth and addictive quality that keeps you reading on and on’ Lucy Atkins

‘Hauntingly beautiful’ Clare Mackintosh

‘Thoughtful, atmospheric and deeply immersive, it wields an almost mesmeric power over the reader’ Hannah Beckerman

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A perfect life … until she discovered it wasn’t her own.


A tragic family event reveals devastating news that rips apart Bella’s comfortable existence. Embarking on a personal journey to uncover the truth, she faces a series of traumatic discoveries that take her to the ruggedly beautiful Cornish coast, where hidden truths, past betrayals and a 25-year-old mystery threaten not just her identity, but also her life.

Chilling, complex and profoundly moving, In Her Wake is a gripping psychological thriller that questions the nature of family – and reminds us that sometimes the most shocking crimes are committed closest to home.

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‘A gripping concept powers this emotional, sinuous thriller in which one woman’s life is played out against what might have been’ Fanny Blake, Woman & Home

‘Heartbreaking and emotionally stunning … one of the most mature genre novels I’ve read for a long time’ Scottish Herald

‘This mesmerising and haunting thriller is a true literary beauty’ Heat

‘Delicately weaves loss and grief in a very human story with a strong heart’ Sarah Hilary

‘Enough twists and turns to give you whiplash’ Tammy Cohen

‘A writer of rare and exceptional talent’ Steve Cavanagh

‘A gripping and powerful read … will keep you turning the pages’ Simon Kernick

‘Beautifully written and emotionally charged, Amanda Jennings has created compelling exploration of self, memory and the slippery bonds that tie a family together’ Eva Dolan

‘An assured, evocative, rites of passage tale that will captivate readers of psychological suspense’ Mari Hannah

‘I have fallen head over heels in love with this compelling and beautiful book. Already one of my favourite authors, Amanda Jennings...

'Amanda Jennings writes with profound insight into character and a poetic gift for language, exploring chilling themes with lyrical grace. In Her Wake is charged with dark, perfectly observed emotion; a haunting and compelling read' Iona Grey, author of Letters to the Lost

ISBN: 9781910633298

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373 pages