Lesley Thomson grew up in west London. Her first novel, A Kind of Vanishing, won the People's Book Prize in 2010. Her second novel, The Detective's Daughter, was a #1 bestseller and sold over 500,000 copies.
'A prime example of complex storytelling on a grand scale and a great way to kickstart the month ... an intricate story that stealthily holds your attention throughout towards a thrilling and gripping finale' Bookshelf Butterfly. 'An atmospheric and sinister crime thriller with an agreeably complex tale of murder in an iconic London setting' 4/5, The Curious Ginger Cat. 'Beautifully crafted, thoughtful ... The denouement is both shocking and satisfying ... This is yet another unsettling, accomplished book by a writer at the top of her game and is highly recommended' 10/10, Brainfluff. 'A classic mystery with various red herrings and a surprising but totally fair twist at the end. Readers - pay attention! Highly recommended' Promoting Crime. 'These books are very enjoyable and I thoroughly recommend them' New Books Magazine.