The Girls In The Garden

The Girls in the Garden by Lisa Jewell is a mystery novel about a seemingly idyllic London community where a teenage girl, Grace, is found unconscious and bloody in a communal garden, revealing dark secrets and hidden tensions among the neighbors. The story, structured in "before" and "after" sections, explores the lives of the families in the shared space, questioning how well they truly know each other as they unravel the mystery of what happened to Grace. It's a domestic thriller that delves into family life, secrets, and the darker side of human nature.