ONE FAMILY EMPIRE. ONE EXPLOSIVE SECRET. ONE FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL.

'A page-turning sojourn into the world of perfume - thrilling and unexpected.'
Heather Darwent, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Things We Do To Our Friends.

In a family business, everything is personal, and nothing stays a secret forever:

House of Marcham is under threat. The phenomenally successful fine-fragrance empire has a rich history and is well respected in the perfume industry, but the scent of success masks something far darker. Jesse is poised to succeed his mother at the helm of the business when an explosive protest rocks the House of Marcham 25th anniversary party, setting off a chain of events that will change the Marcham family forever.

As his dream of leading the firm evaporates, Jesse fights to save something far more important than the family's legacy - the lives of those he loves.

In the world of luxury fragrance, some perfumes are to die for.

Blending the top notes of the must-watch HBO series Succession with the glamourous heart of House of Gucci and base notes that evoke bestselling author T.M. Logan,The Family Secret is your next obsession in contemporary thrillers.

Praise for NJ Barker's other novels:

'Fast-moving, clever and well written... will only leave you wanting more.'
Jennie Godfrey, Sunday Times bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things.

'The writing and plotting were really pacy and engaging, and it reminded me of TM Logan.'
Joel Richardson, Publisher for Crime, Michael Joseph.

Readers are loving THE FAMILY SECRET:

'Plenty of twists and turns, secrets and revelations to keep you guessing. A highly entertaining thriller.'
LoveReading Ambassador; Selected as a LoveReading Indie Book We Love

'Pacy, complex and intriguing - a thoroughly engaging read. N.J. Barker is a master of well-plotted, fast-moving, very enjoyable thrillers.' Nicole Swengley, author of THE PORTRAIT GIRL

'This author keeps getting better and better. I was hooked from the off and couldn't put this down at all... one of the best thrillers I've read in a while. Surprising, daring and riveting.' Bobs and Books (book blogger)

'NJ Barker seems to be a hidden gem in the world of contemporary thrillers. THE FAMILY SECRET is compulsively readable; clear a few hours because you're not going to want to put this book down... this was a roller coaster ride right up to the last chapter.' MSMichelleDawn (book blogger)

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• Publication Date: December 19, 2024
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• Print Length: 320 Pages
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