Synopsis
When the body of pregnant, fifteen-year-old Hope Lacey is discovered in a churchyard on Christmas morning, the community is shocked, but unsurprised. For Hope lived in The Home, the residence of three young girls, whose violent and disturbing pasts have seen them cloistered away... As a police investigation gets underway, the lives of Hope, Lara and Annie are examined, and the staff who work at the home are interviewed, leading to shocking and distressing revelations ... and clear evidence that someone is seeking revenge.A gritty, dark and devastating psychological thriller, THE HOME is also an emotive drama and a piercing look at the underbelly of society, where children learn what they live ... if they are allowed to live at all.
- Publisher: Orenda Books
- ISBN: 9781912374731
- Number of pages: 288
- Weight: 310g
- Dimensions: 199 x 130 x 25 mm
Customer Reviews
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A dark home
I'm grateful to Orenda Books for a free advance copy of The Home and for inviting me to take part in the book's blogtour.
The Home was my first read of 2... READ MORE
Heartbreaking and unforgettable
On Christmas morning the staff at Hillfoot House, The Home, find two girls are missing. They report this to the police and are told they’ve been found, but... READ MORE
Thought provoking mystery set in the LAKE DISTRICT
First of all, examine closely the delicate and rather beautiful book cover. Orenda Books (publisher) invariably create a subtle and eye catching cover for ... READ MORE
A Gripping Thriller
Sarah Stovell has written a gripping thriller, with an excellent twist that will keep you guessing all the way through to the end. This really is a stonkin... READ MORE
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