The Sisters: A gripping psychological suspense

The Sisters: A gripping psychological suspense
Claire Douglas

‘Perfect for fans of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN’ Marie ClaireFrom the author of Sunday Times bestseller, LOCAL GIRL MISSING.One lied. One died.When one sister dies, the other must go to desperate lengths to surviveAfter a tragic accident, still haunted by her twin sister’s death, Abi is making a fresh start in Bath. But when she meets siblings Bea and Ben, she is quickly drawn into their privileged and unsettling circle.When one sister lies, she must protect her secret at all costsAs Abi tries to keep up with the demands of her fickle friends, strange things start to happen – precious letters go missing and threatening messages are left in her room. Is this the work of the beautiful and capricious Bea? Or is Abi willing to go to any lengths to get attention?When the truth outs, will either sister survive?

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Source ISBN: 9780007594412

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Dedication (#u6342040e-b91d-5cfe-803f-64555465c128)

In memory of my brother, David, and for my sister, Sam

I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness.

Emily Dickinson

… we’re twins, and so we love each other more than other people …

Louisa May Alcott, Little Men

Table of Contents

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Title Page (#ub949314c-b115-52f2-a2e7-d3e0d2dbdab2)

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Dedication (#u9f28aade-a589-5b45-9530-11538b6a43e4)

Epigraph (#u5570c441-7082-5d8f-a163-8757a3483068)

Chapter One (#uae29ff6a-5469-5666-8396-096595eb0366)

Chapter Two (#ub1487639-c720-527d-a246-1ab530d26bc3)

Chapter Three (#u1c651e0b-2a79-5fbf-b284-2c63d5439f56)

Chapter Four (#ubadc68d2-4d62-5f03-baaa-ccced062d6f1)

Chapter Five (#u5aada2d1-db79-59d1-bf54-bc55f7a9560b)

Chapter Six (#u392c4fea-dfc2-5e34-b832-b9a075b47d55)

Chapter Seven (#ub7b1dcb0-b830-5d4a-bff5-d95c4b6d53bf)

Chapter Eight (#u4c6253cf-846b-5a34-9513-ba3677cc013d)

Chapter Nine (#u2cd2de08-14fd-5009-94c2-ea5f85403db8)

Chapter Ten (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eleven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twelve (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Thirteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fourteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fifteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Sixteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seventeen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eighteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nineteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twenty (#litres_trial_promo)