SlideThe Gone and the Forgotten Now available in paperback A missing girl. Buried family secrets. An absent father. Is the truth worth searching for? Read more Praise for People of Abandoned Character This impressive debut builds superbly, with plenty of twists and turns. —Woman & Home, November’s Book Club Choice Colourful Victorian streetlife meets gaslit bride. —Karen Robinson, The Sunday Times Crime Club Compelling in its portrait of Susannah as she tries to free herself. —Nick Rennison, The Sunday Times pick of the best historical fiction I’d be amazed if it isn’t dominating the shortlists come next year’s award season. —M.W. Craven, CWA Gold Dagger award-winning author