A review by herreadingroom
The Sudden Departure of the Frasers by Louise Candlish

4.0

Set firmly in well heeled suburbia, this is the story of Christy and Joe Davenport who buy 40 Lime Park Road for an absolute song. It's not long before Christy starts to question why the previous occupants left in such a hurry and what the real reason is for the bargain price they paid for their dream home. On top of this, the cold reception they receive from their new neighbours adds further fuel to Christy's quest to get to the bottom of the mystery. At times the plot appears maddeningly slow to unravel and reach its peak but this, I felt, gives reader a great degree of empathy for Christy as she tries to find answers and insight into her frustration at everyone's silence. The author deftly weaves the tale, told from both Christy's perspective and also the perspective of the previous occupant, Amber Fraser.
Brilliantly told and cleverly crafted, this was a thoroughly enjoyable read which kept me turning the pages eager to find the answer to the sudden departure myself. Highly recommended.