The Escape

by Ruth Kelly

Genres: Holiday books; Small Town & Rural; Amateur Sleuth; Female Sleuths; Contemporary Romance; Suspense

Synopsis

'Dark, chilling, atmospheric and page-turning, The Escape is this winter’s 'The Hunting Party' Veronica Henry

From bestselling author Ruth Kelly, The Escape is an electrifying thriller for fans of Lisa Jewell and Sarah Pearse.

THE PERFECT OFFER

When struggling influencer couple Adele and Jack post a crowdfunding video online, they’re amazed when a mysterious benefactor offers to buy them a crumbling French chateau. It’s the lifeline they need to leave all their troubles behind.

THE PERFECT DREAM

For Adele, it’s a dream come true. She will post videos of the renovation as thousands of online subscribers follow their journey. But the chateau is not all it seems and the local community is far from welcoming.

THE PERFECT NIGHTMARE

Then Adele’s videos suddenly stop. Her sister Erin visits to make sure she’s OK but the couple have vanished. Between the obsession of Adele’s fans and the claustrophobic secrecy of the nearby town, Erin must unravel the shocking truth behind the couple’s disappearance . . .

Release date: October 26, 2023

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Print pages: 432