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It started with a rumour. But rumours can be deadly...
In a small town, three mothers wave goodbye to their children at the school gates.
Naomi has lived in Exton Cross since she was born, and she knows everything there is to know about everyone.
Aleema hates it here. It's been three years and she's yet to make a single friend. And she's sure the other mums whisper about her behind her back.
Kelly is an outsider. New to the town, she arrives with nothing but her son - and a dark secret.
By the end of the school day, one of their children will be missing. And rumours will swirl that one of them is responsible...
Secrets and lies will come to light with devastating consequences in this dark and twisty psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Big Little Lies and Adele Parks.
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Bryony Pearce's Little Rumours takes you on a thrilling adventure through the rural life of Exton Cross, where every action has a consequence and family ties are tested. The crime that unfolds is as gripping as it is unexpected, making this work a standout in the genre of fiction thrillers.
For fans of Sue Watson (The Nursery), K.L. Slater (The Mistake), Shalini Boland (The School Reunion), Lauren North (The Teacher's Secret), and Claire Mcgowan (A Savage Hunger).
HarperCollins 2022
