The Day I Lost You

Ruth Mancini

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English

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11 November 2025

Fiction & Literature; Crime & Mystery; Thriller & suspense

One child, two mothers and a past that won't let them go. A second brilliantly twisty thriller novel by Sunday Times bestselling Ruth Mancini.

'If you thought Ruth Mancini couldn't top The Woman on the Ledge think again' (SABINE DURRANT). Get ready for one of the most gripping psychological thrillers of the year, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Gillian McAllister and Paula Hawkins!

'Fresh, original, utterly intriguing and so, so clever.' ANDREA MARA

'A clever, compelling rollercoaster ride of a book, never letting up until its final resolution.' JENNIE GODFREY

'Ruth Mancini has done it again. Smart, twisty and propulsive' HARRIET TYCE

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'I need to report a crime. My baby has been stolen.'

All Lauren wants is a new life in Spain. She's suffered an unimaginable loss, but at last she has found a home in the pretty seaside town of Mantilla de Mar. Everyone deserves a new start, and Lauren needs to put her past firmly behind her.

Hope has everything- an interesting career as a therapist, an attractive husband, a dream home in the countryside - and, finally, the baby she always longed for. Sam. Her beautiful boy.

But Sam has gone missing.

So when the police tell her that a woman has been found in Spain with a child matching Sam's description, Hope thinks that her nightmare might be coming to an end.

But Lauren is insisting Sam is her baby. She even has his passport and birth certificate to prove it.

So what really happened to Baby Sam? And who still has secrets to hide?

One child. Two mothers. And a past that won't let them go.

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Readers are loving The Day I Lost You . . .

'Thought-provoking, compelling and, at times, heart-breaking. Really kept me guessing, right up until the end.' ANNA MAZZOLA

'Ruth Mancini is fast becoming a master of the thriller genre . . . so clever and engaging' LAURA PEARSON
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By: Ruth Mancini
Imprint: Century
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 433g
ISBN: 9781529909791
ISBN 10: 1529909791
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 11 November 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Ruth Mancini is an author and criminal defence lawyer. Her background as a solicitor adds authenticity to her crime and psychological fiction. She has spent two decades representing those accused of crimes, navigating courtrooms and police stations. Her storytelling prowess and legal background combine to create thrilling reads that will keep you guessing until the very end. Ruth was born in London and now lives in Oxfordshire with her husband and two children.

Reviews for The Day I Lost You

This one really packs an emotional punch. Thought-provoking, compelling and, at times, heart-breaking. Really kept me guessing, right up until the end. * Anna Mazzola, bestselling author of The Clockwork Girl *