The Perfect Place

Escape to the Chateau meets The Paris Apartment in this twisty, unputdownable crime thriller

Immersive story, sublime storytelling... top class' Andrea Mara, author of No One Saw a Thing What you see isn't always what you get.Elle Littlewood can barely believe her luck when her producer tells her about the chance to get her hands on a dilapidated chateau in Aix-En-Provence, France for a rock bottom price. It seems too good to be true, but as a home interiors influencer, she knows this would make incredible content.
Lately, Elle has noticed the cracks start to show. Her life is the envy of thousands, and her social media posts show a beautiful, accomplished woman. Yet this wasn't always the case. If they knew the truth about her past, they would never look at Elle the same way again.
Elle needs this house. She doesn't care that it comes with huge strings attached. And when people get in her way, there's nothing Elle won't do to protect her brand. After all, she's survived by doing things that people could never imagine and knows she would do them again.
A dark, voyeuristic and utterly captivating crime thriller that fans of People Like Her and Sun Damage will love from CWA Debut Dagger shortlisted author Amanda Cassidy.
Praise for The Perfect Place 'The perfect summer thriller' Matthew Blake, author of Anna O
'A dark, twisty tale with a fascinating premise and unforgettable characters that grips and won't let go' Catherine Ryan Howard, author of The Trap
'Propulsive plotting, beautiful prose, characters with heart... and the gorgeous backdrop of the south of France. The perfect read to slip into your suitcase this summer' Lizzy Barber, author of Out Of Her Depth
'Addictive from the very first page until the very final twist... stays in your head long after the book is over' Joanna Dodd, author of The Summer Dare
'Complex and gripping, with Cassidy's signature gift for character and location... The Perfect Place will keep you hooked to the twisty last page' Sam Blake, author of Three Little Birds
'Unsettling and sinister... a perfectly paced psychological thriller that kept me guessing' Louisa Scarr, author of Gallows Wood
'A captivating story, brilliantly told' Crime Scene
'An enthralling read from an exciting writer' Prima
'If you are a guilty fan of A Place in the Sun, this is the thriller for you' Daily Mail
'Fantastic. I really enjoyed reading it' Reader review
'SO good!!!! So intense and just kept me on my toes the whole time, I loved it!' Reader review
'Amazing from start to finish. I forgot I was reading a book I just got so lost in the story' Reader review
'I enjoyed this book filled with secrets, lies, deceit and murder!' Reader review
'A perfect summer thriller. The twists are twisty! The entire book is engaging and fun to read' Reader review

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