Every family has its secrets. Mine has a body count.

‘Terrific . . . suspense fans won’t want to miss this chiller.’ Publishers Weekly

Please note, this book was previously published as Mosaic and The Cursed Girls.

Today, my sister marries the man of her dreams. Spellbound, I watch as she descends the winding stairs of our family home. A vision in white. My best friend and I trail behind in matching bridesmaids gowns — so alike you can barely tell us apart.

It was the perfect day. Until someone struck a match — and murdered my best friend. She burned to death not long after my sister said, ‘I do’.

I swore I’d never set foot in that house again. But now my sister’s dying too.

So here I am, back on this remote Scottish island — crowded with bitter memories I’d rather forget.

Before my sister slips away forever, she grasps my hand, pulls me close and whispers in my ear. A single word, that’s enough to set my heart — and my mind — racing.

Sorry.

Fans of Alice Feeney, Shalini Boland, Clare Mackintosh, Lisa Jewell and Liane Moriarty will devour this deliciously dark and twisty thriller — steeped in the brooding atmosphere of the Scottish Highlands.

Readers love Caro Ramsay’s breathlessly twisty thrillers:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fantastic read, atmospheric with great twists. The characterisation . . . is done with expertise and style, you cannot help but get snagged!’ Paromjit, NetGalley

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Caro Ramsay is among the best authors of our time . . . unforgettable.’ Kindle customer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was gripped by this thriller. The revelations come thick and fast towards the end . . . an Agatha Christie homage!’ Alyson, NetGalley

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you love novels with the emphasis on wealth, atmosphere, toxicity, secrets, duplicity, traumatic memories and lack of trust, then feel free to read . . . I was lured deeper and deeper into this strange, yet wonderful tale. Powerful and beautifully crafted.’ Bridget, NetGalley

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of my best reads of the year.’ Annie, Netgalley

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A really good twisty novel. I kept thinking I knew what was happening only to have the story completely upended — again.’ Shauna

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Complex and clever . . . just wish I hadn’t read it so fast!’ Kindle customer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I would give it more than 5 stars if I could. Highly recommended!’ Hannelore

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absolute triumph. Great characters, strong storylines, with a great twist along the way.’ Alex

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