Eleanor Burney 

After an affair which ends in tragedy, Teresa leaves her unhappy marriage and seeks refuge in a cottage in the country.

She has not had peace and solitude for long however, before she meets her neighbour, Gloria: tactless, controlling – and impossible to avoid.

Gloria has her own tragedy: the suicide of her daughter Rachel three years earlier. Teresa tries to be sympathetic, but Gloria loves to manipulate the truth, and tries to dominate everything, including the lives of her widowed son-in-law and his two children.

As Teresa becomes more involved with the people in her new life, her own past starts to catch up with her, and Gloria's behaviour becomes increasingly bizarre and destructive.

And there are other secrets in the past, that Gloria is determined to keep hidden.

'As the title suggests, You Never Really Knew her plays on the theme of outward appearances and inner worlds [....] This book really was a page turner. Gripping and emotionally charged, I found myself fully immersed in the story from beginning to end. This was an absolute joy to read.' Goodreads reviewer

'A gripping read that explores themes of grief, manipulation and the complexities of human relationships [....] Congratulations to the author on crafting such a thought-provoking story. The ability to weave complex characters and emotions into a gripping narrative is truly impressive.'  Goodreads reviewer

'What a beautiful piece of writing.  Every time you think you’ve got it sorted out in your head there’s another twist.

I actually read this end-to-end in one sitting.  Brilliant work. '  Amazon reviewer

'The slow burn unfolding of the story had me gripped from start to finish [....] If you're looking for a small town Rebecca-esque psychological tale where everyone has a secret, you will love You Never Knew Her.' Goodreads reviewer