Kathleen McGurl

'Hugely enjoyable and compelling' LOUISE DOUGLAS 'Full of friendship, grief, love and loss … a stunning read' ? 'A rollercoaster of a novel, full of twists and turns … an immersive read that I cannot recommend enough. I inhaled it in two days!' RACHEL BURTON 'This really is a tragic tale … one of my favourite books to date' ? 'Atmospheric and captivating' JANE BETTANY The memories of that summer won’t stay buried forever… 1976. It’s a long, hot summer, and all 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 'Kathleen McGurl is the undisputed queen of dual timeline historical fiction' ? 'Very addictive' ? 'It will tug on your heart, make you shed a few tears and appreciate the love and support of others when you need it most' ? 'Plenty of twists to keep me guessing. Couldn't put the book down' ? 'What a great read!' ? 'A heart-tugging and addictive journey' ? 'Powerful and heartbreaking' ? 'Atmospheric, nostalgic and utterly unputdownable!' ? Perfect for fans of: 🕰? Dual timeline 🔍 Gripping mysteries Shocking twists

''Captivating…[a] sparkling gem of a story'' DAISY WOOD***A hidden jewel. A buried past. A secret waiting to break free. India, 1947: Celia Fforbes-Whyte remembers little about her beloved mother, but she will never forget how the family’s prized diamond, the Chamakta Sitara, glistened at her throat. The diamond has been part of the family for as long as she can remember, but growing voices begin to ask whether it should ever have belonged to them at al? ith danger closing in on the eve of Indian independence, Celia’s father makes a drastic choice – to protect his family, the diamond must disappear without a trace. But in doing so, will he create a curse that lasts a lifetime …London, 2024: Heartbroken and desperate for an escape, Lisa Statton retreats to the comfort of the Alps. But when she stumbles across a sparkling gem and an unopened letter, embedded in a glacier, Lisa finds herself thrust into a mystery more devastating than she could ever imagine …Readers adore Kathleen McGurl''s stunning novels!‘Captivating…Could barely put [it] down'' ?????‘Drew me in from the word go. I was on the edge of my seat through the entire book'' ?????‘A beautiful read'' ?????‘A good read to get lost in'' ?????‘A twin timeline that worked absolutely perfectly…Outstandingly poignant…I can''t praise this book enough.’ ?????