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 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.
What I thought:
I had heard quite a lot about this book, so I was excited to dive into it at last.
Returning home for her mother's funeral, Bella is given a letter, the contents of which turns her whole world upside down. Back home she can't shake off the need to know more, so telling no-one her intentions, she heads off for St Ives in Cornwall, on a mission to discover the truth about her family. Bella poses as a journalist and embarks on an adventure, the likes of which she could never have imagined - or had she? What follows is what I can only call the tale with the twist that keeps on twisting - a real page turner.
What really set this book apart for me was the author's ability to set the scene and place me right there in the moment. The mere mention of the salty air and I have no problem imagining that I am at the coast, probably because I've been there so many times, however I had never been to Dawn's house, yet I could smell that tomato soup and hear that old TV crackling. I was particularly touched by Elaine's desperation and her harrowing experience of anguish and grief.
I found Dawn an unusual character, outwardly abrupt and abrasive, yet driven by love and devotion. The whole cast came together to spin a complex tale of suspense, peppered with a mix of emotions that will take you on a thrilling journey.
This was an excellent read and I look forward to reading more by this author.
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