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Playing Dead

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Pub Date 5 Jul 2012 | Archive Date 1 Sep 2012

Faber and Faber | Faber & Faber

Description

The Letter: A few weeks after her father's death, Tommie McCloud receives a letter in the post from a stranger. The woman claims that Tommie is her biological daughter, kidnapped from her as a baby over thirty years ago.

The Lies: Tommie is approached by journalist Jack Smith, who claims to know about her past. But is he really who he says he is?

The Truth: Not sure who to trust or what to believe, Tommie sets out to discover the truth about her identity and in doing so uncovers explosive secrets that threaten not only her life, but also the lives of those she holds dear.

A riveting debut novel from a thrilling new voice, PLAYING DEAD is a mesmerizing story of family, identity and secrets that can kill.

The Letter: A few weeks after her father's death, Tommie McCloud receives a letter in the post from a stranger. The woman claims that Tommie is her biological daughter, kidnapped from her as a baby...

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Advance Praise

Julia has that rare gift of creating characters that seem to be so full of life and energy that there is that momentary pang of sadness from the reader when the story is over and you still want to know what happens next in their lives.

Julia has that rare gift of creating characters that seem to be so full of life and energy that there is that momentary pang of sadness from the reader when the story is over and you still want...

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EDITION Other Format
ISBN 9780571287680
PRICE £6.99 (GBP)
PAGES 352

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