Lizzy Barber

There are summers that will change your life. There are summers that may end it. In the lush green hills beyond Florence sits the Villa Medici--a graceful pensione surrounded by manicured gardens. Rachel, a college student from an unfashionable London suburb, can't believe her luck in landing a summer job here. Especially when she's drawn into a circle of privileged young sophisticates, including her glamorous coworker Diana, who promises to help Rachel win the affections of handsome, confident Sebastian. But as champagne flows and rivalries fester in the Tuscan countryside, Rachel realizes that Diana has motivations of her own. Adrift in a world of backstabbing and bed-hopping, lavish parties and easy betrayal, Rachel feels the stakes rising along with the temperature until, one night, something snaps. Someone dies. And nothing will ever be the same... In this atmospheric thriller set in sun-drenched Tuscany, Lizzy Barber weaves a deadly web of manipulation and desire that will keep readers enthralled until the breathtaking last page.

Out of Her Depth

If your whole life is a lie, who can you trust? Raised in a quiet rural community, Anna has always been taught that her mamma's rules are the only path to follow. But, on her eighteenth birthday, she defies her mamma for the first time in her life and goes to Astroland. She's never been allowed to visit Florida's biggest theme park, so why, when she arrives, does everything about it seem so familiar? And is there a connection to the mysterious letter she receives that same day--a letter addressing her by a different name? Rosie has grown up in the shadow of the missing sister she barely remembers, her family fractured by years of searching without leads. Now, on the fifteenth anniversary of her sister's disappearance, the media circus resumes as the funds dedicated to the search dry up, and Rosie vows to uncover the truth herself. But can she find the answer before it tears her family apart? Winner of the Daily Mail First Novel Competition, A Girl Named Anna is a psychologically riveting read that introduces Lizzy Barber as an outstanding new voice in suspense fiction.

A Girl Named Anna

Tensions rise in the heat of a Tuscan summer, in Lizzy Barber's sun-soaked thriller, Out of her Depth. There are summers that will change your life. There are summers that may end it. In the lush green hills beyond Florence sits the Villa Medici – a luxurious villa surrounded by manicured gardens. Rachel, a college student from an unfashionable London suburb, can’t believe her luck in landing a summer job here. Especially when she’s drawn into a circle of privileged young sophisticates, including her glamorous co-worker Diana, who promises to help Rachel win the affections of handsome, confident Sebastian. But as champagne flows and rivalries fester in the Tuscan countryside, Rachel realizes that Diana has motivations of her own. Adrift in a world of backstabbing and bedhopping, lavish parties and easy betrayal, Rachel feels the stakes rising along with the temperatures until, one night, something snaps. Someone dies. And nothing will ever be the same . . .

Desire, betrayal and murder collide in this pulse-pounding thriller

Out Of Her Depth

_________________________________ Two women - desperate to unlock the truth. How far will they go to lay the past to rest? ANNAhas been taught that virtue is the path to God. But on her eighteenth birthday she defies her Mamma's rules and visits Florida's biggest theme park. She has never been allowed to go - so why, when she arrives, does everything seem so familiar? And is there a connection to the mysterious letter she receives on the same day? ROSIEhas grown up in the shadow of the missing sister she barely remembers, her family fractured by years of searching without leads. Now, on the fifteenth anniversary of her sister's disappearance, the media circus resumes in full flow, and Rosie vows to uncover the truth. But will she find the answer before it tears her family apart? _________________________________ 'A dark, addictive read, with a real heart at its core. I loved it'- Amy Lloyd, bestselling author of The Innocent Wife 'A compelling read that's itching to be made into a TV two-parter' RED 'Provides a clever, unexpected solution, by way of some fine writing' The Times 'Enthralling and deeply moving'DAILY MAIL 'Dark, disturbing and powerful, the gripping plot is full of twists, turns and suspense. You will not want to put it down' Candis 'One of those thrillers in which it is almost impossible not to flick ahead'Alison Flood, Observer 'Skillfully-plotted...the journey to the truth is one of high tension' Sunday TimesCrime Club 'It's the big emotions this book evokes that make you keep reading'Good Housekeeping 'Barber has created characters with sufficient appeal to fuel real suspense'Guardian 'With well-judged interweaving narratives and plenty of rich description, this is an absorbing and promising debut' Spectator 'A gripping story about loss, memory and love' Best 'Compelling, emotional and haunting in ways beyond your imagination, this story is everything I hoped it would be and more. A must-read for 2019' Books of All Kinds 'If you like compulsive psychological dramas with emotionally complex characters, make this your next read' Culture Fly 'A gripping one-sitting read... this is a deft and assured debut novel from Lizzy Barber' Shots Magazine 'I ripped through it in no time at all and thought the writing was wonderful and the storyline gripping.'Lesley Kara, author of The Rumour 'You won't put it down until you finish it!'Prima ONE OF THE BEST NEW CRIME NOVELS FOR 2019- Spectator

My Name is Anna

There are summers that will change your life. There are summers that may end it. In the lush green hills beyond Florence sits the Villa Medici—a graceful pensione surrounded by manicured gardens. Rachel, a college student from an unfashionable London suburb, can’t believe her luck in landing a summer job here. Especially when she’s drawn into a circle of privileged young sophisticates, including her glamorous coworker Diana, who promises to help Rachel win the affections of handsome, confident Sebastian. But as champagne flows and rivalries fester in the Tuscan countryside, Rachel realizes that Diana has motivations of her own. Adrift in a world of backstabbing and bed-hopping, lavish parties and easy betrayal, Rachel feels the stakes rising along with the temperature until, one night, something snaps. Someone dies. And nothing will ever be the same… In this atmospheric thriller set in sun-drenched Tuscany, Lizzy Barber weaves a deadly web of manipulation and desire that will keep readers enthralled until the breathtaking last page.

A Novel

If your whole life is a lie, who can you trust? Raised in a quiet rural community, Anna has always been taught that her mamma’s rules are the only path to follow. But, on her eighteenth birthday, she defies her mamma for the first time in her life and goes to Astroland. She’s never been allowed to visit Florida’s biggest theme park, so why, when she arrives, does everything about it seem so familiar? And is there a connection to the mysterious letter she receives that same day—a letter addressing her by a different name? Rosie has grown up in the shadow of the missing sister she barely remembers, her family fractured by years of searching without leads. Now, on the fifteenth anniversary of her sister’s disappearance, the media circus resumes as the funds dedicated to the search dry up, and Rosie vows to uncover the truth herself. But can she find the answer before it tears her family apart? Winner of the Daily Mail First Novel Competition, A Girl Named Anna is a psychologically riveting read that introduces Lizzy Barber as an outstanding new voice in suspense fiction.

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Out of Her Depth by Lizzy Barber is an evocative thriller set in the heat of a Tuscan summer. For headstrong Rachel, it is the chance of a lifetime: a summer job in the Tuscan hills, receiving room and board in exchange for her services at the luxurious Villa Medici hotel. It's not long before she finds herself drawn into a cosmopolitan crowd of friends for whom money is no object, and allegiances can change with the toss of a coin. When she asks her new friend Diana to help her win the affections of the handsome and charming Sebastian, she thinks she might finally have a chance to become part of their world, but when she discovers that Diana may have intentions of her own, she begins to learn the real cost of friendship. And when Sebastian begins to focus on the sweet and innocent Valentina, Rachel discovers there may be an even higher price to pay. The suffocating heat, the blinding wealth, the beautiful people: it soon becomes too much, and Rachel finds herself not just out of her depth, but drowning in lies . . .

Dve mladé ženy zúfalo túžia spoznať pravdu. Ako ďaleko musia zájsť, aby mohli nechať minulosť minulosťou? Annu učili, že cnostný život je cesta k Bohu. Na svoje osemnáste narodeniny sa však vzbúri proti maminým pravidlám a navštívi najväčší floridský zábavný park. Nikdy nemala dovolené tam ísť, tak prečo, keď tam príde, sa jej všetko zdá známe? Súvisí to so záhadným listom, ktorý dostane v ten istý deň? Rosie vyrastala v tieni nezvestnej sestry, ktorú si ledva pamätá, jej rodina je zničená bezvýsledným pátraním po stratenom dieťati. Teraz, na pätnáste výročie sestrinho zmiznutia, sa naplno rozpúta mediálny cirkus a Rosie sa rozhodne odhaliť pravdu. Nájde odpoveď, prv než sa jej rodina rozpadne?

Volám sa Anna

ONE OF THE BEST NEW CRIME NOVELS FOR 2019 (Spectator) _________________________________ Two women – desperate to unlock the truth. How far will they go to lay the past to rest? ANNA has been taught that virtue is the path to God. But on her eighteenth birthday she defies her Mamma’s rules and visits Florida’s biggest theme park. She has never been allowed to go – so why, when she arrives, does everything seem so familiar? And is there a connection to the mysterious letter she receives on the same day? ROSIE has grown up in the shadow of the missing sister she barely remembers, her family fractured by years of searching without leads. Now, on the fifteenth anniversary of her sister’s disappearance, the media circus resumes in full flow, and Rosie vows to uncover the truth. But will she find the answer before it tears her family apart? _________________________________ 'A dark, addictive read, with a real heart at its core. I loved it' – Amy Lloyd, bestselling author of The Innocent Wife ‘A compelling read that’s itching to be made into a TV two-parter’ RED ‘Provides a clever, unexpected solution, by way of some fine writing’ The Times ‘Enthralling and deeply moving’ DAILY MAIL ‘Dark, disturbing and powerful, the gripping plot is full of twists, turns and suspense. You will not want to put it down’ Candis ‘One of those thrillers in which it is almost impossible not to flick ahead’ Alison Flood, Observer ‘Skillfully-plotted...the journey to the truth is one of high tension’ Sunday Times Crime Club ‘It’s the big emotions this book evokes that make you keep reading’ Good Housekeeping ‘Barber has created characters with sufficient appeal to fuel real suspense’ Guardian ‘With well-judged interweaving narratives and plenty of rich description, this is an absorbing and promising debut’ Spectator ‘A gripping story about loss, memory and love’ Best ‘Compelling, emotional and haunting in ways beyond your imagination, this story is everything I hoped it would be and more. A must-read for 2019’ Books of All Kinds ‘If you like compulsive psychological dramas with emotionally complex characters, make this your next read’ Culture Fly ‘A gripping one-sitting read... this is a deft and assured debut novel from Lizzy Barber’ Shots Magazine ‘I ripped through it in no time at all and thought the writing was wonderful and the storyline gripping.’ Lesley Kara, author of The Rumour ‘You won’t put it down until you finish it!’ Prima

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