A Beautiful Family

About the book

Explore this stunning first novel filled with family secrets and intense atmosphere during a scorching summer on the New Zealand coastline. It's a must-read for fans of The Paper Palace and The List of Suspicious Things.

In the past, our summer vacations were always spent in secluded areas, following my mother's preference. However, this year was unlike any other...

As the lengthy summer break looms ahead, ten-year-old Alix yearns to soak up every moment on the beach and in the water. But, with her parents preoccupied and her older sister engrossed in boys, she finds herself alone.

That is until she encounters Kahu at the beach, who introduces her to The Mystery. Two years prior, a girl vanished without a trace, leaving the adults baffled. Determined to unravel the mystery, the new companions embark on their own investigation – after all, people don't just vanish.

However, as Alix and Kahu dig for clues, they uncover secrets better left undisturbed. Is Alix's holiday home truly safe? And is her sister placing her trust in the wrong individuals?

Immensely gripping and filled with suspense, Jennifer Trevelyan's A Beautiful Family will tug at your heartstrings and leave you breathless.