The Vanished Girl - Kathleen McGurl

The Vanished Girl - Kathleen McGurl

Kathleen McGurl

£9.99
  • Pages · 304 pages
  • Publication Date · 12/03/2026
  • Genre · Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
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I absolutely loved it and spent several nights sitting up until late, unable to put it down' ★★★★★ The memories of that summer won't stay buried forever. 1976. It's a long, hot summer, and all teenager Jo Salway wants is to bask in the freedom of the holidays with her life-long friends. But when little Pippa Jenkins suddenly vanishes without a trace, the friends must close ranks to protect themselves. And in doing so, change the course of their futures forever . 2024. Haunted by the events of fifty years ago, Jo has never returned to her childhood home of Hareton Wick. But in the aftermath of trauma and with her only respite found at the bottom of a bottle, Jo knows that the only way to start afresh is to unravel the secrets of her past. But when the tangled web of Pippa's disappearance starts to lead closer to home, who will Jo be able to trust, and who will she betray . Readers are HOOKED by The Vanished Girl: 'Very addictive' ★★★★★ 'It will tug on your heart, make you shed a few tears and appreciate the love and support of others' ★★★★★ 'Twists to keep me guessing. Couldn't put it down' ★★★★★ 'Hugely enjoyable and compelling' LOUISE DOUGLAS
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