Jane Shemilt Libros

Exploring a boundary-breaking love affair, this psychological suspense novel delves into the complex relationship between a doctor and her patient. As the story unfolds, shocking twists reveal the darker sides of obsession and morality, challenging the characters' ethics and emotions. Jane Shemilt, an Edgar-nominated and bestselling author, crafts a gripping narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, questioning the nature of love and the consequences of crossing professional lines.

Their children are friends first. They hit it off immediately, as kids do. And so the parents are forced to get to know each other. Three wildly different couples. Three marriages, floundering. There are barbecues, dinner parties, a holiday in Greece. An affair begins, resentments flare, and despite it all the three women become closer. Unnoticed their children run wild. The couples are so busy watching each other that they forget to watch their children. Until tragedy strikes. But the summer wont be over until our story twists, and twists again, while three families search desperately for answers. Because while they have been looking the other way, evil has crept into their safe little world and every parent's biggest nightmare is about to come true . . . Big Little Lies meets Little Fires Everywhere in this tense domestic thriller from the bestselling author of Richard and Judy sensation Daughter.

A mother grapples with overwhelming uncertainty, facing the challenges of her role in a world filled with doubt and fear. Her journey explores the depths of love, resilience, and the sacrifices made for her family. As she navigates her struggles, the story delves into the emotional turmoil and the strength required to confront life's unpredictability, ultimately highlighting the power of hope and determination in the face of adversity.

The book features beautifully crafted prose that immerses readers in vividly depicted domestic environments, creating a sense of foreboding. As the narrative unfolds, it builds towards a profoundly shocking and terrifying conclusion, leaving a lasting impact on the reader.

Rachel is a respected doctor who lives in a picturesque and affluent English village where her husband Nathan teaches at an elite private school. Competent, unflappable, and nearing 50, Rachel has everything in her life firmly in her control, even if some of its early luster has worn off. But one day a new patient arrives at her practice for emergency treatment. Luc is a French painter married to a wealthy American woman who?s just bought and restored a historic home on the edge of Rachel?s posh neighborhood. The couple has only recently arrived, but Luc is struggling with a mental disorder, and so he goes to the nearest clinic?to Rachel

When a teenage girl goes missing her mother discovers she doesn't know her daughter as well as she thought in Jane Shemilt's haunting debut novel, Daughter. The Night Of The Disappearance - She used to tell me everything. They have a picture. It'll help. But it doesn't show the way her hair shines so brightly it looks like sheets of gold. She has a tiny mole, just beneath her left eyebrow. She smells very faintly of lemons. She bites her nails. She never cries. She loves autumn, I wanted to tell them. She collects leaves, like a child does. She is just a child. Find her. One year later - Naomi is still missing. Jenny is a mother on the brink of obsession. The Malcolm family is in pieces. Is finding the truth about Naomi the only way to put them back together? Or is the truth the thing that will finally tear them apart? Daughter by Jane Shemilt is an emotional and compelling story about how well you really know those you love most. While working as a GP, Jane Shemilt completed a post graduate diploma in Creative Writing at Bristol university and went on to study for the M.A in Creative writing at Bath Spa, gaining both with distinction. She was shortlisted for the Janklow and Nesbitt award and the Lucy Cavendish fiction prize for Daughter, which is her first novel. She and her husband, a Professor of Neurosurgery, have five children and live in Bristol.

Betrayal and family secrets intertwine in this gripping novel, where the author masterfully explores the complexities of seemingly idyllic lives. Set against breathtaking backdrops, the story delves into the hidden truths that threaten to unravel relationships. With a focus on the impact of the past on the present, the narrative captivates readers through its intricate character dynamics and suspenseful twists.

The Edgar-nominated, #1 internationally bestselling author of The Daughter and The Playground weaves a breathtaking tale of betrayal, family, and secrets from the past in this crackling novel of psychological suspense. Two women. Two secrets. One terrible night. PAXOS, GREECE The vacation house is a luxurious getaway for a wealthy English family, windows open to sun and the sea, a sparkling swimming pool, and a verdant garden. One hot summer night, while the parents and their friends drink wine and amuse themselves, a young woman--the teenage daughter of the Greek caretaker--ventures for a walk on their private beach. Her life will never be the same again. LONDON, ENGLAND, TEN YEARS LATER Julia is the perfect spouse and mother. Slender, blonde, expensively dressed, she's the classic "yummy mummy" of high society: cook, organizer, arm candy, and speechwriter to her influential husband. But behind her winning smile is a stifled woman trapped in a gilded cage, stricken with anxiety and perfectionism. When Julia meets Laurel, a therapist who promises to help her find fulfillment, Julia opens herself up to the hope of a different future. BOUND BY THE PAST What happened in Greece all those years ago that binds these two women together? And will uncovering the truth destroy everything... or set them free?

Ein Kind verschwindet spurlos, ein nicht enden wollender Albtraum beginnt … Die Ärztin Emma begleitet ihren Ehemann Adam mit den gemeinsamen Kindern Alice, Zoë und Sam für ein Jahr nach Botswana, wo Adam an einem Forschungsprojekt arbeiten soll. Das vermeintliche Abenteuer ihres Lebens entpuppt sich jedoch als Albtraum, denn eines Abends verschwindet Sam spurlos. Die verzweifelte Suche nach ihm bleibt erfolglos, und die ganze Familie droht daran zu zerbrechen. Schließlich kehren sie zurück nach England. Doch es scheint unmöglich, in ihren Alltag zurückzukehren. Denn auch ein Jahr nach Sams Verschwinden plagt Emma die Ungewissheit. Was geschah damals wirklich in Afrika?