Author:Fiona Neill
THE STUNNING NEW SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BETRAYALS AND THE GOOD GIRL
'No one writes about modern family with more truth or authenticity than Fiona Neill' LISA JEWELL
'A stunning, almost hypnotic read that pulls you under. Completely engrossing' Reader Review *****
Everyone is talking about Grace's family.
But for all the wrong reasons . . .
Grace wanted to give her daughters the childhood she never had. And with teenage golden girl Lilly she's never had to worry.
But when Lilly mysteriously collapses at school, Grace's carefully ordered world crashes down. It turns out Lilly isn't the perfect daughter after all and Grace becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth.
Which is when she takes her eyes off her youngest daughter, Mia and learns that the closer the family, the darker the secrets . . .
Beneath the Surfaceexplores the weight of the past upon the present, the burden of keeping secrets and what happens when children get caught in the undercurrents of adult relationships.
'A rich, dark and satisfying read about the complexities of modern family life. I adored it' JANE FALLON
'I can't wait to see what Fhiona Neill will deliver next!' Reader Review *****
'Neill describes human dysfunction with such compelling empathy . . . richly tense and deeply satisfying. I didn't want to finish!' HILARY BOYD
'Riveting, heart-breaking and ultimately uplifting' Reader Review *****
'Well-paced and intriguing' DAILY MAIL
A sophisticated parable of modern family life . . . Well-paced and intriguing
—— Daily MailNeill describes human dysfunction with such compelling empathy . . . richly tense and deeply satisfying. I didn't want to finish!
—— Hilary Boyd, bestselling author of The AnniversaryWith her trademark dark humour and incisive observations of family life, Neill takes the reader on a fascinating, moving and intelligent journey to the truth
—— Gillian McAllister, bestselling author of No Further QuestionsA rich, dark and satisfying read about the complexities of modern family life. I adored it
—— Jane Fallon, bestselling author of Faking FriendsOne of the most intelligent, engaging and perceptive writers about family life . . . beautifully told with great suspense. It is impossible not to become engrossed in the trials and tribulations of the Vermuyden family as secret histories unravel
—— Rachel Hore, author of the Memory GardenThis deft study of family dynamic sees Grace wanting to give her two daughters a better life than she had
—— Prima, Best Holiday ReadsAn acutely observed story of the complex dynamics of family life and the challenges of navigating young friendships and relationships. Neill has created utterly believable, flawed yet likeable characters and a gripping drama
—— WI LifeIt's a tense, intricate and whip-smart drama that peels back the lid of a seemingly 'perfect' family and reveals the dark truth underneath. The characters are brilliantly drawn, the bubbling undercurrent of foreboding is palpable and there's a slam-dunk of a twist too. The perfect read to lose yourself in on holiday this summer
—— Isabelle Broom, Woman & Home Reading RoomPraise for Fiona Neill
—— -Exquisitely drawn and perfectly realised, no one writes about modern family with more truth and authenticity than Fiona Neill
—— Lisa JewellRaises all kinds of contemporary issues with wit and sensitivity
—— TimesA novel made for heated book club debates
—— StylistVivid and insightful, and Neill has a trained eye for the pressures and poignancies of modern family life
—— GuardianA topical, tense and addictive read
—— Good HousekeepingA vivid and insightful portrayal of a family in crisis; Neill's writing is incisive, smart and at times darkly funny. A writer at the top of her game
—— Gillian McAllisterThought-provoking and stands out from the crowd
—— GraziaNeill writes with verve, honesty and breathtaking insight. Utterly unputdownable
—— Helen WalshSometimes touching, sometimes shocking
—— Daily MailA rollicking read that should not be picked up at bedtime, or you'll be done for in terms of a good night's sleep
—— StylistNeill's characters are so cleverly depicted, you feel as if you've met at least one of them before
—— VogueNeill's plotting is beyond compare . . . an utterly absorbing account of deception and desire
—— Nicola MoriartyI thoroughly enjoyed this brilliantly observed novel about a family in meltdown
—— Kathryn HughesCracking
—— PrimaContemporary issues are tackled here with both humour and realism, making for an engrossing read
—— My WeeklyThe Hot List
—— Inside SoapVery rarely does a book like The Recovery of Rose Gold come along . . . this is a book that wastes no time in enticing in a reader and keeping them guessing until the very last page
—— CultureflySinister and chilling . . . The writing flows beautifully and I felt like each character was confiding in me, trusting me with their secrets. I loved every bit of this thrilling story and the ending was brilliant and perfect. It's an amazing debut looking at the tangled web of a controlling mother/daughter relationship and a must read in my opinion
—— NB MagazineTaut, twisted and with two terrifically toxic narrators, this thriller offers a wonderfully wicked perspective on complicated mother-daughter relationships. Gripping
—— PsychologiesStriking. Unsettling yet compelling reading
—— Oxford TimesIt will make you laugh on one page, exhibiting the darkest of humour, and then make you shudder at the very next
—— Chat SpecialA gritty story of truth and fantasy
—— Sainsbury's MagazineMust read
—— HelloI haven't come across two more unbalanced characters in books than this mother and daughter
—— PrimaHorribly riveting. At times I wanted to, but I could not put it down
—— Saga MagazineWrobel's claustrophobic debut explores the sinister subject of parents who deliberately make their children ill . . . Find out who's manipulating who in this clever chiller
—— Sunday ExpressDeliciously icy. Wrobel's cleverly constructed plot twists and turns, undermining any sense of integrity the minute you catch a glimpse of it
—— Irish NewsAbsorbing, beautifully written
—— The Times, Crime Books of the Year (Skin Deep)A masterful interrogation of a family's undoing ... and a ruthless examination of the pieces left behind
—— Sunday Business PostDramatic and compelling ... a whodunit and a Greek tragedy all in one ... absolutely riveting
—— Irish IndependentNugent excels at creating a shocking story of a horrible family with huge issues and complexities that keep you hooked to the end
—— RTÉ Guide