The Last House on the Street: A gripping, moving story of family secrets from the bestselling author

The Last House on the Street: A gripping, moving story of family secrets from the bestselling author 1

by Diane Chamberlain
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Publication Date: 20/01/2022
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Have you read the heartstopping and emotional novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Diane Chamberlain?


'Powerful and page-turning' CATHY KELLY

'My heart was in my mouth as I raced through it' CLARE MACKINTOSH

'A masterpiece' SALLY HEPWORTH

'Thoughtful, vivid storytelling' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING


A street where the neighbours are always watching. A family's secret lies behind closed doors.


2010. Grieving widow Kayla Carter moves into the beautiful home she and her husband designed, along with her young daughter. But when disturbing things begin to happen, it's clear someone is sending her a warning. Who is trying to frighten her, and why?


1965. Young white student Ellie Hockley joins the fight for civil rights, and falls in love with a fellow activist, a Black man, in a time and place where an interracial relationship must be hidden, especially from the Ku Klux Klan. When rumours catch fire, Ellie realises the town folk she has trusted all her life could be the most dangerous ones of all...


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REAL READERS CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT THE LAST HOUSE ON THE STREET:


'A stunning, powerful, emotional and immersive read. Chamberlain is a powerful storyteller and I could not put this book down ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'


'Had me guessing right to the end. Highly recommend. Some stories just stay with you. This will stay with me ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'


'Diane Chamberlain has done it again. It's another unputdownable read ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'


'Excellent page-turner. It's the sort of book you go to sleep thinking about when you've read the last chapter. Highly recommend ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'


'As per usual Diane pulled out all the stops. Fantastic style of writing as always. It pulled me forwards from the very start and had me guessing all the way through ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'


'I really liked the two strong women featured in this novel ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'


'I loved it ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'


'Hooks you in from the start and is full of unpredictable twists and turns. I found this book to be completely gripping and I absolutely adored it ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'


Acclaim for The Last House on the Street:


'A compelling mystery that will keep you turning those pages well past lights out' Woman & Home


'Thoughtful, vivid storytelling' Good Housekeeping, top ten books to read this month


'I loved how past and present connections were revealed' Prima


'Diane Chamberlain is at her absolute best. Sensitively and unflinchingly told, this novel will make you cry, seethe, swoon and rage. A masterpiece' Sally Hepworth, NYT bestselling author


'Diane Chamberlain elegantly braids together two stories, set apart by history, to render this taut, edge-of-your-seat tale of two women... As compelling as it is important, the novel's focus...will no doubt make it a favorite amongst book clubs everywhere' Chandler Baker, NYT bestselling author

ISBN:
9781472271228
9781472271228
Category:
Contemporary fiction
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
20-01-2022
Language:
English
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Diane Chamberlain

Diane Chamberlain is the bestselling author of numerous novels including Necessary Lies, The Silent Sister and Pretending to Dance.

Her storylines are often a combination of romance, family drama, intrigue and suspense. She lives in Northern Carolina with her partner, photographer John Pagliuca, and her shelties, Keeper and Cole.

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This book realistically showcases just a few of the injustices and inequalities of the 60’s. Through Ellie’s eyes I experienced just a fraction of the emotional and physical turmoil that had free reign during that time in the south. I was pulled into this story to such a degree that my heart raced, and my mind refused to stop thinking about it once I turned the last page.

This is written in two time periods, each clearly defined. Within the early pages we are given the connection that Kayla and Ellie share. But it quickly becomes evident that there is something more lingering in the dark woods behind the house at the end of the street. I felt the heavy weight of the past as well as the fear of the present that consumed both of these characters. This author did an amazing job of bringing them to life, making me care and yet allowing me to form my own opinions prior to the end.

With each turn of the page I never knew what I was going to find. Fear, abuse, life threatening prejudice or the sweet pull of new love. I was totally engrossed within the lives of both of these women. When the truth is unveiled at the end, I wasn’t shocked, but I still loved how it unfolded.

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