'What separates Thomas's writing from your average domestic drama is its compelling persuasiveness.' Stylist

What readers are saying:
'An absolutely perfect summer read. I honestly couldn't put it down.'
‘A book that twists and turns and holds you gripped until the final page.’
‘Just finished reading this whilst on holiday and absolutely did not want to put it down. Read it on the beach, in the bar, en route to the airport, even in the queues at check-in & passport control!’

After a stressful year at work, GP Jess decides the family needs a seaside holiday.
This idyllic Dorset cottage might just be the perfect escape. But when the neighbour hints at a dire predicament, Jess puts the idea of sun-kissed, sandy bliss on hold. Like a door nudged ajar, the lure of solving someone’s problems invites her in.
Fuelled by a heady rush of altruism, she decides to act – a choice that will have unforgettable, potentially devastating consequences.