The Invisible Ones by Stef Penney

The Invisible Ones by Stef Penney

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Summary

Set in the 1980s in rural southern England, this is a darkly compelling mystery about a gypsy family dogged by misfortune.

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The Invisible Ones by Stef Penney

Rose Janko is missing. It has been seven years since she disappeared, and nobody said a word. Now, following the death of his wife, her father Leon feels compelled to find her. Rumour had it she ran off when her baby boy was born with the family's genetic disorder. Leon is not so sure. He wants to know the truth and he hires a private investigator to discover it - Ray Lovell. Ray starts to delve deeper, but his investigation is hampered by the very people who ought to be helping him - the Jankos. He cannot understand their reluctance to help. Why don't they want to find Rose Janko?
'A marvellously atmospheric piece of writing' Financial Times* Financial Times *
'A beautifully crafted novel with skilful characterisation and a plot which twists and turns ... this story of loss, deceit and family tragedy lingers long after you've finished the book' Daily Express. * Daily Express *
'Chilling' Daily Express. * Daily Express *
'Penney has a real gift for storytelling and this tale [...] is pretty compelling from the beginning' Glasgow Sunday Herald. * Glasgow Sunday Herald *
'a story teller on top of her game' Independent. * Independent *
'Highly impressive thriller ... a terrific novel with much disturbing wisdom amid the thrills' A.N. Wilson, Reader's Digest. * Reader's Digest *
'A supreme story-teller on top form' The Times. * The Times *
Stef Penney grew up in Edinburgh. She is the author of the international bestseller, The Tenderness of Wolves, winner of the overall Costa Award; The Invisible Ones; Under a Pole Star, shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award, and The Beasts of Paris. Stef lives in London, E8.
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ISBN 13 9780857382948
ISBN 10 0857382942
Title The Invisible Ones
Author Stef Penney
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Quercus Publishing
Year published 2012-06-21
Number of pages 544
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.