The Pool Party: the explosive debut thriller you won't want to miss
Rebecca Bainbridge
Jul 2026 · Quercus · Narrated by Olivia Darnley
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'A relatable story told with verve and expertly sprinkled with tension' Daily Mail
One summer's day. Two families. Countless secrets . . .
Kate is new to the idyllic village of Fletching. She's determined this move will be a fresh start for her family, though she misses her old life.
Melody has it all: she's as beautiful as her house, with a wealthy husband and two beloved children. But she'd love a friend she can rely on.
From the year's first school run, Kate and Melody grow close - a friendship formed during playdates and shared glasses of wine.
But when Melody's annual summer party turns into every parent's worst nightmare, a near-fatal accident threatens to expose secrets both women have kept beneath the surface.
Who is really to blame? And what have they been hiding?
'A debut that dazzles' ANDREA MARA
'Fans of Liane Moriarty will want to dive right in!' LIZZY BARBER
'The perfect summer page-turner' CHARLOTTE DUCKWORTH
'Utterly addictive - everything you want in a summer read' EMILY FREUD
'Taut, compelling and the perfect pairing with your sun lounger next summer' KIT CONWAY
One summer's day. Two families. Countless secrets . . .
Kate is new to the idyllic village of Fletching. She's determined this move will be a fresh start for her family, though she misses her old life.
Melody has it all: she's as beautiful as her house, with a wealthy husband and two beloved children. But she'd love a friend she can rely on.
From the year's first school run, Kate and Melody grow close - a friendship formed during playdates and shared glasses of wine.
But when Melody's annual summer party turns into every parent's worst nightmare, a near-fatal accident threatens to expose secrets both women have kept beneath the surface.
Who is really to blame? And what have they been hiding?
'A debut that dazzles' ANDREA MARA
'Fans of Liane Moriarty will want to dive right in!' LIZZY BARBER
'The perfect summer page-turner' CHARLOTTE DUCKWORTH
'Utterly addictive - everything you want in a summer read' EMILY FREUD
'Taut, compelling and the perfect pairing with your sun lounger next summer' KIT CONWAY
'A relatable story told with verve and expertly sprinkled with tension' Daily Mail
One summer's day. Two families. Countless secrets . . .
Kate is new to the idyllic village of Fletching. She's determined this move will be a fresh start for her family, though she misses her old life.
Melody ha...
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Rebecca Bainbridge is a new and exciting voice in the domestic suspense genre.
For readers of Liane Moriarty, Lucy Foley and Lisa Jewell, and lovers of character-driven family drama, Rebecca is a debut author whose experience as a global brand and marketing professional provides her with an insight into gaining and retaining attention and the very best storytelling.
Rebecca has led projects for organisations including Procter & Gamble, Warner Brothers, the BBC and Unilever. Having lived in Switzerland, France and Italy, she is passionate about languages, travel and culture, and is settled in the UK.
For readers of Liane Moriarty, Lucy Foley and Lisa Jewell, and lovers of character-driven family drama, Rebecca is a debut author whose experience as a global brand and marketing professional provides her with an insight into gaining and retaining attention and the very best storytelling.
Rebecca has led projects for organisations including Procter & Gamble, Warner Brothers, the BBC and Unilever. Having lived in Switzerland, France and Italy, she is passionate about languages, travel and culture, and is settled in the UK.
Rebecca Bainbridge is a new and exciting voice in the domestic suspense genre.
For readers of Liane Moriarty, Lucy Foley and Lisa Jewell, and lovers of character-driven family drama, Rebecca is a debut author whose experience as a global brand and marketing professional provides her with an insi...
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