About the book
The mysterious stranger seems perfect. But nobody knows who she is and what she has been compelled to do to survive. The gripping new bestseller from Tony Parsons.
‘Vividly drawn and utterly engrossing’ Tom Hindle
'Gripping and beautifully written, with atmosphere you could cut with a knife' Alex Michaelides
'A cracking story ... keeps you hooked to the last page.' Heidi Perks
‘If you like volatile characters and character-driven mysteries, this book is just the ticket. I devoured it in two days.’ Evening Standard
‘…an intriguing Du Maurier-ish Cornwall mystery… a story of twists and turns’ Peterborough Telegraph
‘Quite possibly his most assured outing yet.’ Barry Forshaw, Crime Time
‘It’s a brilliant book’ Piers Morgan
___________
A bonfire burns on a Cornish beach in the middle of the night.
Nearby, a young woman waits for morning, and for the estate agent to arrive with the keys to her new life in the peaceful fishing village.
She carries with her no trace of the past she has left behind.
Quickly she becomes an object of fascination among the locals; one in particular finds that he just can't stay away.
But can anyone really have start afresh?
What happened to this woman's old life?
And what price did she pay to escape it?
___________
Readers can't get enough of Who She Was . . .
***** 'I read this book within 24 hrs of receiving. That's how good it is.'
***** 'What a perfect book to discuss at a book club.'
***** 'This is an absolutely beautiful book. Atmospheric doesn't even begin to describe the writing.'
***** 'Wonderful characterization and a captivating novel.'
***** 'Wow, what a great book! I loved everything about it. I haven't read Tony Parson's books for a while, and I now feel like I've missed out on some great reads.'
Editions of Who She Was
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781804941041
- EBook
- ISBN 9781804941058
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781804942031
Read an Excerpt
The mysterious stranger seems perfect. But nobody knows who she is and what she has been compelled to do to survive. The gripping new bestseller from Tony Parsons.
‘Vividly drawn and utterly engrossing’ Tom Hindle
'Gripping and beautifully written, with atmosphere you could cut with a knife' Alex Michaelides
'A cracking story ... keeps you hooked to the last page.' Heidi Perks
‘If you like volatile characters and character-driven mysteries, this book is just the ticket. I devoured it in two days.’ Evening Standard
‘…an intriguing Du Maurier-ish Cornwall mystery… a story of twists and turns’ Peterborough Telegraph
‘Quite possibly his most assured outing yet.’ Barry Forshaw, Crime Time
‘It’s a brilliant book’ Piers Morgan
___________
A bonfire burns on a Cornish beach in the middle of the night.
Nearby, a young woman waits for morning, and for the estate agent to arrive with the keys to her new life in the peaceful fishing village.
She carries with her no trace of the past she has left behind.
Quickly she becomes an object of fascination among the locals; one in particular finds that he just can't stay away.
But can anyone really have start afresh?
What happened to this woman's old life?
And what price did she pay to escape it?
___________
Readers can't get enough of Who She Was . . .
***** 'I read this book within 24 hrs of receiving. That's how good it is.'
***** 'What a perfect book to discuss at a book club.'
***** 'This is an absolutely beautiful book. Atmospheric doesn't even begin to describe the writing.'
***** 'Wonderful characterization and a captivating novel.'
***** 'Wow, what a great book! I loved everything about it. I haven't read Tony Parson's books for a while, and I now feel like I've missed out on some great reads.'
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Who She Was about?
The mysterious stranger seems perfect. But nobody knows who she is and what she has been compelled to do to survive. The gripping new bestseller from Tony Parsons.
‘Vividly drawn and utterly engrossing’ Tom Hindle
'Gripping and beautifully written, with atmosphere you could cut with a knife' Alex Michaelides
'A cracking story ... keeps you hooked to the last page.' Heidi Perks
‘If you like volatile characters and character-driven mysteries, this book is just the ticket. I devoured it in two days.’ Evening Standard
‘…an intriguing Du Maurier-ish Cornwall mystery… a story of twists and turns’ Peterborough Telegraph
‘Quite possibly his most assured outing yet.’ Barry Forshaw, Crime Time
‘It’s a brilliant book’ Piers Morgan
___________
A bonfire burns on a Cornish beach in the middle of the night.
Nearby, a young woman waits for morning, and for the estate agent to arrive with the keys to her new life in the peaceful fishing village.
She carries with her no trace of the past she has left behind.
Quickly she becomes an object of fascination among the locals; one in particular finds that he just can't stay away.
But can anyone really have start afresh?
What happened to this woman's old life?
And what price did she pay to escape it?
___________
Readers can't get enough of Who She Was . . .
***** 'I read this book within 24 hrs of receiving. That's how good it is.'
***** 'What a perfect book to discuss at a book club.'
***** 'This is an absolutely beautiful book. Atmospheric doesn't even begin to describe the writing.'
***** 'Wonderful characterization and a captivating novel.'
***** 'Wow, what a great book! I loved everything about it. I haven't read Tony Parson's books for a while, and I now feel like I've missed out on some great reads.'
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Who She Was?
Fiction > Thriller / suspense fiction
Where can I read a sample of Who She Was?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781804941041
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Who She Was?
Tony Parsons
Who is the Publisher of the book Who She Was?
Cornerstone
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Who She Was is available as paperback(ISBN 9781804941041) and ebook(ISBN 9781804941058) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781804942031)
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