Synopsis
'Trevelyan expertly sets up multiple mysteries that converge, stunningly' - The New York Times
'A charming debut' - The Guardian
'Atmospheric, disturbing and beautifully evoked' - Daily Mail
Discover this breathtaking debut novel of family secrets and searing atmosphere set over one long, hot summer on the New Zealand coast. Perfect for fans of The Paper Palace, The Lovely Bones and The List...
Details
19 June 2025288 pages
9781035055739Imprint: Mantle
Reviews
Such stunning New Zealand characters and imageryJacinda Ardern
I absolutely loved this page-turning family mystery and didn’t want it to end. The author so effortlessly transported me to another place and time, and every character leapt off the page. An extraordinary, exquisitely written debutLiane Moriarty, bestselling author of Here One Moment
An absolutely riveting read. A Beautiful Family held me captive from the first page to the last, both through Trevelyan's uncanny ability to maintain inexorable tension throughout, and her wholly believable narration of a ten-year-old trying to make sense of the adult world around her. I loved itHannah Kent, bestselling author of Devotion
Immersive . . . Alix grasps at the truth of things, but her perspective means only the reader parses the more adult story unravelling around her. This framing is craftily handled, with Trevelyan building suspense as the underlying narratives coalesce, delving into familial ties, a child’s desire for harmony, and the pinballing of a child on the brink of adolescenceThe Guardian
