The Pool Party by Rebecca Bainbridge

The Pool Party by Rebecca Bainbridge

'A relatable story told with verve and expertly sprinkled with tension' Daily Mail

One summer's day. Two families. Countless secrets . . .

Kate is new to the idyllic village of Fletching. She's determined this move will be a fresh start for her family, though she misses her old life.

Melody has it all: she's as beautiful as her house, with a wealthy husband and two beloved children. But she'd love a friend she can rely on.

From the year's first school run, Kate and Melody grow close - a friendship formed during playdates and shared glasses of wine.

But when Melody's annual summer party turns into every parent's worst nightmare, a near-fatal accident threatens to expose secrets both women have kept beneath the surface.

Who is really to blame? And what have they been hiding?

'A debut that dazzles' ANDREA MARA

'Fans of Liane Moriarty will want to dive right in!' LIZZY BARBER

'The perfect summer page-turner' CHARLOTTE DUCKWORTH

'Utterly addictive - everything you want in a summer read' EMILY FREUD

'Taut, compelling and the perfect pairing with your sun lounger next summer' KIT CONWAY

A pacy and sharply observed thriller about the precariousness of 'school gate' friendships and the lengths we'll go to to protect our externally perfect veneersFans of Liane Moriarty will want to dive right in! * Lizzy Barber *
An utterly addictive and moving portrait of marital breakdown, burrowing guilt and personal sorrow set against the unfeeling and competitive world of private schools and pool parties . . . one to enjoy and devour next summer * M. K. Oliver *
Secrets and lies abound in Fletching, a picture-perfect - and expensive - village, where everyone is desperately trying to keep up appearances. The Pool Party had me turning pages late into the night with its insightful and clever dissection of competitive parenting, toxic marriages and school-gate frenemies. The perfect summer page-turner for fans of Big Little Lies! * Charlotte Duckworth *
A finely-wrought story that smoulders with menace from the first page . . . builds steadily to the most shocking of revelations and like all the best stories has a final sting in the tale * Kathryn Sharman *
Utterly addictive - a twisty tale of friendship, belonging, and the secrets that fester beneath the surface. The Pool Party is everything you want in a summer read * Emily Freud *
Much like the pool parties thrown by the glamorous Melody, it's a decadent summer read: rich with toxic friendships and simmering secrets washed down with lashings of Sauvignon Blanc . . . Taut, compelling and the perfect pairing with your sun lounger next summer * Kit Conway *
A standout debut novel, brimful of simmering secrets. Throw in some toxic female friendships, a shed-load of champagne, and a shocking accident at a pool party, and you have yourself an impossible-to-put-down thriller * Ruth Irons *
A standout debut novel, brimful of simmering secrets. Throw in some toxic female friendships, a shed-load of champagne, and a shocking accident at a pool party, and you have yourself an impossible-to-put-down thriller * Ruth Irons *

Rebecca Bainbridge is a new and exciting voice in the domestic suspense genre.

For readers of Liane Moriarty, Lucy Foley and Lisa Jewell, and lovers of character-driven family drama, Rebecca is a debut author whose experience as a global brand and marketing professional provides her with an insight into gaining and retaining attention and the very best storytelling.

Rebecca has led projects for organisations including Procter & Gamble, Warner Brothers, the BBC and Unilever. Having lived in Switzerland, France and Italy, she is passionate about languages, travel and culture, and is settled in the UK.

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ISBN 13	9781529446197
ISBN 10	1529446198
Title	The Pool Party
Author	Rebecca Bainbridge
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Quercus Publishing
Year published	2026-07-16
Number of pages	352
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.