Katy is captivated by the unusual comings and goings in the house across the street, occupied by the glamorous Gloria who Katy's mother disapproves of. When the house is destroyed in a fire that kills Gloria, Katy must consider whether her own obsession has made her uniquely privy to the truth behind the incident. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From 10 MILLION COPY bestselling author Lesley Pearce, comes a captivating story of secrets, loyalties and murder . . .Is there a murderer across the street? It's 1964 and twenty-three-year-old Katy Speed is fascinated by glamorous Gloria and the goings-on at her house over the road. Who are the mysterious women that keep coming and going in the strange black car? Then one night, Gloria's house burns to the ground. Bodies are found in the wreckage. And Katy's horror turns to disbelief when her own father is arrested and charged with murder. Determined to prove his innocence, Katy sets out to uncover the truth about the mysterious house across the street and find the real murderer. But that means risking her own life . . . _________ * * * * * - Heat'Must read' Saturday Express'Heart-warming and evocative, a real delight to read' Sun 'A narrative that gallops along, this is quintessential Pearse that will delight her army of readers' Daily Mail 'Glorious, heartwarming' Woman & Home 'Evocative, compelling, told from the heart' Sunday Express 'Gripping' Hello