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Children of Fortune: A powerful new family saga from the Sunday Times author

Children of Fortune: A powerful new family saga from the Sunday Times bestselling author

by Val Wood

4.4 out of 5

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From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Guest List and The Hunting Party comes a powerful and moving new family saga.

The Family tells the story of the Fitzgeralds, a wealthy and influential family who have been torn apart by tragedy. When the family's patriarch, Richard, is found dead at the bottom of the stairs, his wife, Kate, is charged with his murder.

As the trial unfolds, the dark secrets of the Fitzgerald family are revealed. Richard was a controlling and abusive husband, and Kate had been planning to leave him. But did she go too far? And what about the rest of the family? What do they know about the night of Richard's death?

The Family is a gripping and suspenseful tale that will keep you guessing until the very end. It is a story about love, loss, and the dark secrets that we keep from those we love most.

An Excerpt from The Family

"Kate Fitzgerald sat in the dock, her hands clasped in her lap. She stared straight ahead, her face expressionless. She had been charged with the murder of her husband, Richard.

The trial had been going on for weeks, and the evidence against Kate was damning. Witnesses had testified that she had been planning to leave Richard, and that she had even threatened to kill him.

Kate's lawyer argued that she had acted in self-defense, but the jury didn't seem to be buying it. They were about to retire to deliberate, and Kate knew that her life hung in the balance.

She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She had to stay strong. She had to believe that she would be found innocent.

But as she listened to the jury foreman read out the verdict, her heart sank. "Guilty."

Praise for The Family

"A gripping and suspenseful tale that will keep you guessing until the very end." - The Sunday Times

"A powerful and moving story about love, loss, and the dark secrets that we keep from those we love most." - The Guardian

"Lucy Foley has done it again! The Family is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers." - Goodreads

About Lucy Foley

Lucy Foley is the author of six critically acclaimed novels, including The Guest List, The Hunting Party, and The Paris Apartment. Her books have been translated into over 25 languages and have sold over 3 million copies worldwide.

Foley was born in Ireland and grew up in England. She studied English at the University of Oxford and worked as a journalist before becoming a full-time writer.

Foley is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Irish Book Award for Crime Fiction and the Barry Award for Best Thriller.