Sarah Edghill
About the book:
Hannah and Lizzie have never been close but, following the recent death of their mother, the sisters have agreed to put their differences to one side and go on holiday together. But when they and their families arrive at the remote house they’ve rented in the south of France, they find a dead body in the swimming pool. The place is soon swarming with police, then reporters and photographers get hold of the story. Finally, the news spreads online, putting them at the centre of a media storm. The sisters already have a fractious relationship, as do their teenage daughters, and both couples are hiding secrets that put their marriages under strain. Finding themselves trapped at a crime scene, anger and longstanding resentments come to the surface and any hope of the two families mending fences starts to fade…
My thoughts:
I found this novel gripped me from the beginning. Sisters Hannah and Lizzie, recently bereaved, embark on a holiday together with their families, funded by their late mother. Their vacation takes a dark turn when they discover a dead body in the pool of their rented French home, sparking a media frenzy and unearthing long-hidden secrets and resentments.
The story explores the strained relationships between the sisters, their respective marriages, and their children. The isolated setting heightens the tension as the families grapple with their emotions and fractured relationships. Edghill’s storytelling adeptly captures the complexities of family life, making “The Pool” a compelling read for fans of suspense and family drama. While the dead body in the pool could have introduced a thrilling detective angle, it serves more as a backdrop for the family drama, which may disappoint readers looking forward to unraveling the mystery behind the corpse.
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The author Sarah Edghill can be found at Sarah Edghill and on Facebook and Instagram
The publisher Bloodhound Books can be found at BloodhoundBooks.com and on Facebook and Instagram
Thank you to Bloodhound Books for this digital arc prior to publication.
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