One woman's hidden past will be exposed in the intense and gripping story from the international bestseller Lesley Pearse 'If you want a gripping, enthralling, wonderful read, full of characters crafted to perfection, this is it' 5***** READER REVIEW 'Intriguing, heart-tugging, beautifully written' CLOSER 'One of those books that can hardly be out down . . . loved every word' 5***** READER REVIEW _________ Eva thought she knew her mother, Flora, until her sudden death changed everything. For when Flora leaves Eva a London artist's studio in her will, she finds her mother had a secret past. In the studio's attic are Flora's paintings and diaries, and Eva learns her mother was a popular artist in the swinging sixties. But when Eva's hunt for answers uncovers clues to a shocking crime, she soon learns why Flora chose to hide her past. Will discovering the truth destroy Eva's belief in everything she holds dear? And will this journey lead her and those she loves into danger? _________ 'Engrossing and emotional, it's another winner from Lesley Pearse' Woman's Own 'I absolutely loved this book. The characters are likeable and the writing is always brilliant' Sun 'Storytelling at its very best' Daily Mail