Synopsis

In June 2019, DCI Samuel Owusu is called to the River Thames where a bag of human bones has been discovered. Forensic analysis reveals the remains belong to a young woman, violently killed years ago, and a trail of rare tree seeds points to a shocking past. This discovery leads Owusu back to a chilling cold case from nearly three decades prior: a mansion in Chelsea where three adults were found dead in the kitchen, leaving a baby alone upstairs. Simultaneously, in Chicago, a brother and sister are desperately searching for the one person who can unlock the secrets of their traumatic past. 'The Family Remains' masterfully weaves together these dual timelines, connecting four deaths and an unsolved mystery that has lingered for generations. It's a gripping tale of buried family secrets, justice, and the inescapable echoes of a devastating past.

Critical Reception

"Lisa Jewell's 'The Family Remains' has been widely acclaimed as a #1 UK Sunday Times and New York Times Bestseller, lauded by critics and readers for its enthralling plot and masterful suspense."

Metadata

ISBN:9781529157666
Pages:353
Age Rating:16+

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