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  • Published: 26 February 2018
  • ISBN: 9781405920339
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 400
  • RRP: $19.99

Can You Keep A Secret?




A reunion of old friends. A revelation of old secrets. And revenge. At any cost.

It's been twenty years since Lindsey has seen her old best friend Rachel
Twenty years since she last set foot in Thornbury Hall - the crumbling family estate of the Bagenal family. Since Patrick Bagenal's 18th birthday party and everything that happened.
It's time for a reunion
Patrick has decided on one last hurrah before closing the doors of his family home for good. Himself, Lindsey and the old crowd, back together for a weekend.
For the secrets to come out
As the weekend draws on some of their old secrets begin to float to the surface. But some secrets should never be told. Sometimes they need to be taken to the grave. . .

  • Published: 26 February 2018
  • ISBN: 9781405920339
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 400
  • RRP: $19.99

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