![]() Local Girl Missing by Claire Douglas is a 2017 Harper publication. I haven't read anything by the author Claire Douglas before but I'd be happy to read more by her in the future and will probably read her previous debut novel 'The Sisters' sometime too. It's well written, easy to follow and although a slow burner keeps you turning the pages until the ending when everything finally comes together. I wasn't taken with any of the other characters but I don't think it mattered it certainly didn't stop me from enjoying the story any the less. ![]() ![]() I was actually quite tearful at the end as I had endeared to Sophie and had a lot of empathy for her. ![]() I did unfortunately work out most of the plot by half way through but this didn't stop me from enjoying the book and following the outcome. The story is told in the first person alternating between two best friends Francesca in the present time and the missing girl Sophie back in 1997 relating both of their accounts surrounding the mysterious disappearance of Sophie. ![]() It's atmospheric, dark and at times spooky and perfect for a lazy Sunday read or a sunny afternoon in the garden. I bought "Local Girl Missing" in Tesco for £2 when you purchased a daily newspaper and I have to say it was an excellent deal! I'd heard a lot about this book from online book clubs and was really looking forward to reading it. ![]()
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