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You should leave the past in the past ... or should you? A vividly told, jaw-droppingly twisty and wholly engaging story about the consequences of discovering the truth. For readers of Sally Hepworth, Nicola Moriarty and Adele Parks.


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1 author picked The House of Now and Then as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I loved this book because the female lead character is one who displays strength and tenacity in rebuilding her shattered life while helping to solve a mystery.

While solving a mystery, she succeeds in foiling her enemy and finds a chance to love again. Suspense builds to a thrilling conclusion that you never imagined. I was so engrossed in the story that I just couldn’t put the book down.

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