The Escape : The Richard & Judy Winter Book Club Thriller by Kelly, Ruth

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‘Atmospheric and page-turning, The Escape is this winter’s The Hunting Party’ – Veronica HenryFrom bestselling author Ruth Kelly, The Escape is an electrifying thriller of influencers, secrets and lies set in a grand mansion in rural France. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Sarah Pearse.

The Perfect OfferWhen 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 DreamFor 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 NightmareThen 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 . . .

‘A deliciously dark look at the world of influencers set against the backdrop of a glamorous French chateau – tense and shocking’ – Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet