A Friend of the Family by Lisa Jewell

A Friend of the Family by Lisa Jewell is a gripping tale of friendship, betrayal, and the complexities of family dynamics that unfold when a mysterious stranger enters the lives of longtime friends, sparking unexpected tensions and unravelling buried secrets.

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Genre: General Fiction

Author: Lisa Jewell

Buy: Amazon | Waterstones

Published: 2003

Book Blurb

Brothers Tony, Sean, and Ned had the perfect upbringing, but now that they are grown up, real life is starting to get in the way. Tony’s dealing with divorce and a weight problem. Novelist Sean is up against a serious case of writer’s block and a shock announcement from his “perfect” new girlfriend.

Their parents have a new lodger, Gervase—why is Bernie, their mother, so keen to give this unsavoury waif a home? And what is the real reason for kid brother Ned’s surprise return from his travels in Australia?

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell is known for her gripping psychological thrillers and contemporary fiction novels. She has written numerous bestsellers, including The Family Upstairs, Then She Was Gone, and None of This is True.

Her best selling debut novel Ralph’s Party was a huge success and the sequel was released in 2010. Since then she’s written plenty of best sellers and several of her novels have been featured on Richard and Judy’s Book Club.

What to read next

If you enjoyed A Friend of the Family, you might enjoy Lisa Jewell’s earlier works, such as The Truth About Melody Browne and One-Hit Wonder. Lisa Jewell’s earlier books are more general fiction while her later novels tend to be psychological thrillers.