The Last House on the Street: The absolutely gripping, read-in-one-sitting page-turner for 2022 (Paperback) - Diane Chamberlain

A powerfully gripping and moving novel about a small town trying to conceal a terrible secret in its past from the Sunday Times Top Ten bestselling author.

The unforgettable, pulse-pounding new novel from the multi-Sunday Times bestselling author.

'My heart was in my mouth as I raced through it. You have to read this one' CLARE MACKINTOSH
'Taut, compelling and moving' ADELE PARKS
'Powerful and page-turning' CATHY KELLY
'A masterpiece' SALLY HEPWORTH
'A taut, edge-of-your-seat tale' CHANDLER BAKER

A street where the neighbours are always watching. A family's secret lies behind closed doors.

2010. Grieving widow Kayla Carter moves into the beautiful home she and her husband designed, along with her young daughter. But when disturbing things begin to happen, it's clear someone is sending her a warning. Who is trying to frighten her, and why?

1965. Young white student Ellie Hockley joins the fight for civil rights, and falls in love with a fellow activist, a Black man, in a time and place where an interracial relationship must be hidden, especially from the Ku Klux Klan. When rumours catch fire, Ellie realises the town folk she has trusted all her life could be the most dangerous ones of all...

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WHAT REAL READERS ARE SAYING...

'Had me guessing right to the end. Highly recommend. Some stories just stay with you. This will stay with me '

'Excellent page-turner. It's the sort of book you go to sleep thinking about when you've read the last chapter. Highly recommend '

'A stunning, powerful, emotional and immersive read. Chamberlain is a powerful storyteller and I could not put this book down '

'As per usual Diane pulled out all the stops. Fantastic style of writing as always. It pulled me forwards from the very start and had me guessing all the way through '

'I really liked the two strong women featured in this novel '

'I loved it '

Praise for The Last House on the Street:

'Will keep you turning those pages well past lights out' Woman & Home

'Thoughtful, vivid storytelling' Good Housekeeping

'I loved how past and present connections were revealed' Prima

'Diane Chamberlain is at her absolute best. Sensitively and unflinchingly told, this novel will make you cry, seethe, swoon and rage' Sally Hepworth

'A taut, edge-of-your-seat tale of two women... As compelling as it is important, the novel's focus...will no doubt make it a favorite amongst book clubs everywhere' Chandler Baker

About the Author

Diane Chamberlain is a multiple Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author whose books have been published in more than 20 languages. She is beloved by readers around the world for novels that inspire conversation, are rich with emotion and laced with secrets. Her years working as a social worker and psychotherapist inspired many of her characters and stories. Born and raised in New Jersey, she now makes her home in North Carolina, the setting for her most recent books.