I usually really enjoy Sophie Hannah's books but this was just really boring. I didn't really care about the mystery, the stakes felt low, and I thought the main character came across as obsessive and smug. I also really didn't enjoy the dialogue in this book. It all felt deeply unrealistic and wooden. Also there was a random chapter set in the daughter's school that honestly could have been lifted right out and nothing would have been lost. I assume it was intended to show how protective a mother Beth is so that Flora looks worse? But it was hamfisted. 

I'll still pick up Sophie Hannah books but this was my least favourite yet.