Synopsis
It was meant to be the perfect holiday for six British gradates. But then she arrived, lithe and tanned, by the pool one hot afternoon. Severine - the girl next door. As her beauty captivates each of them, tensions begin to boil over, and years of jealousy and longing rise to the surface. And then she disappears.
A decade later, Severine's body is found. For Kate Channing, the discovery brings up more than just unwelcome memories. As the layers of deception reveal themselves and police suspicion mounts, Kate must ask if she really wants to know what happened to the French girl...
Publisher information
- Publisher: Atlantic Books
- ISBN: 9781786495563
- Number of pages: 304
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 20 mm
- Languages: English
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Slow Paced
Hmmm, I'm not sure how I feel about this book now that I have read it. A girl disappears and 10 years later her remains are found in the bottom of a well. ... READ MORE
A suspenseful slow burner
The French Girl by Lexi Elliot was published last year and tells the story of six university friends who after graduation went to France for a holiday. Wh... READ MORE
Intriguing
This book is definitely very intriguing.
It almost seems to be a classic 'who done it' type of story.
We have a group of high flying London socialites w... READ MORE
Not what I anticipated!
Firstly I have to say that "The French Girl" was a decent enough read that was without doubt, well written by debut author Lexie Elliott and I did enjoy re... READ MORE
A Decade Ago
The six of them spent a summer together in France and now the events of that time are coming back to haunt them. All the six have moved on to adult life, ... READ MORE
Who can you trust?
Was it a page-turner? OMG, yes! Once started, I couldn’t put the book down and I begrudged having to do anything else but read. The author has cleverly man... READ MORE
Leaves me wanting more...
I wouldn’t say it’s a stereotypical style thriller in this first part but certainly leaves me wondering what happens next. Information on characters is a b... READ MORE
A slow burning whodunit
I enjoyed The French Girl but it was not as thrilling and as fast-paced as I thought it would be. The story is rich in character development, its strength ... READ MORE
Incredible
Firstly the cover is great, seems retro, edgy yet modern. I really enjoyed every aspect of this book! The characters, the relationships, the plot, the way ... READ MORE
An impressive debut novel.
Thirty-one-year-old Kate has recently started a legal headhunting business and is working hard to get it established so the last thing she needs is anythin... READ MORE
Wow
There is a lot to like about this novel. Just from the blurb it is apparent that it has a great plot, a whodunnit with an enigmatic victim. Then there is t... READ MORE