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The Missing Daughter

By: Emily Gunnis
Narrated by: Emilia Fox
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From the global best-selling author of The Girl in The Letter comes a gripping and heartbreaking novel of family secrets.

Some secrets are locked away for years....

Rebecca Waterhouse is just 13 when she witnesses her mother's death at the hand of her father in Seaview Cottage. But what else did she see?

Years later, Rebecca's daughters Iris and Jessie know their mother will never speak of that terrible night. But when Jessie goes missing, with her gravely ill newborn, Iris realises the past may hold the key to her sister's disappearance.

With Jessie in trouble, Iris must unravel a twisting story of love and betrayal in her mother's family history.

Only then will Seaview Cottage give up its dark and tragic secret...

Previously published as The Lost Child.

©2019 Emily Gunnis (P)2019 Headline Publishing Group Ltd 20th Century Coming of Age Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Mystery Thriller & Suspense Suspense

Critic Reviews

"Utterly gripping, taut and powerful. An emotionally charged, compulsive, moving novel." (Adele Parks)

"Captivating and suspenseful." (Jessica Fellowes)

"I so enjoyed it. Twists and turns.... Hours of gripping entertainment and a great many tears." (Lesley Pearse)
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Really enjoyed. If you are Daphne du Maurier or Kate Morton fan, this is your type of book.

Great story

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I really enjoyed this book, though at times I found it a bit confusing, switching back & forth between eras!
what happened to the books of old where you started at the beginning & read the story through to the end. That was much more enjoyable!
Overall, it was a great story, well read by the narrator.

A Great Book!

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Although the story went back and forth in the timeline, I was hooked to the end.

Hooked

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I really enjoyed this book as I worked in an asylum for 11 years
iam dlad they all found each other and everything worked out well 💜💜💜

The Missing Daughter by Emily Gunnis

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Lovely narration by Emilia Fox. So great story taking you back and forth to present day. Sad parts but a beautiful ending.

Brilliant story again Emily Gunnis

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It is unfortunate that part of this book has snippets of my own story so it was a bit emotionally in parts for me.

I felt the writer clearly describes the journey of the characters, incorporating their emotions and circumstances; real and compassionate, and enjoyed the story from beginning to end

A real thriller

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Brilliantly written and narrated. Well worth recommendations Highlighted the traumatic experiences of War and post War women.

Brilliantly written and performed.

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Enjoyed the book and the narrator. I had high expectations after the last one and they were certainly met.

Lived up to high expectations

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This was a great story of mental illness, lies and heartbreak. Found it emotional in places . Enjoyed the narration and good storyline.

Great story.

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I loved this book from start to finish it captured my attention. Just Brilliant

Great Book

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