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''This compulsive thriller reads like true crime and had me guessing until the very end.'' Reese Witherspoon



Three friends went on holiday.
Only two came back.

Ten years ago, after a sun-soaked summer in Greece, best friends Bess and Joni were cleared of any involvement in their friend Evangeline's death. Although they were found innocent, the case made them infamous and they've not seen each other since.

Except now Joni wants a favour, and when she turns up at her old friend's doorstep in need of an alibi, Bess has no choice but to say yes. After all, she still owes her.

But can you ever leave the past behind, when the whole world believes you're guilty?

''Beautifully written, suspenseful coming-of-age story... I loved it.'' The Daily Mail

''Two BFFs are accused of murder in this novel that feels like true crime.'' Cosmopolitan

A haunting and dazzling page-turner.'

Trade Review
'Characters that vibrate on the page, secrets and lies, and a summer of dreams that ends in blood. This novel vibrates with passion, innocence and crushing weight of truth. It's spellbinding.' * Rachael Blok *

Before We Were Innocent

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    A Paperback / softback by Ella Berman

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      Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Publication Date: 01/02/2024
      ISBN13: 9781035900381, 978-1035900381
      ISBN10: 1035900386

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''This compulsive thriller reads like true crime and had me guessing until the very end.'' Reese Witherspoon



      Three friends went on holiday.
      Only two came back.

      Ten years ago, after a sun-soaked summer in Greece, best friends Bess and Joni were cleared of any involvement in their friend Evangeline's death. Although they were found innocent, the case made them infamous and they've not seen each other since.

      Except now Joni wants a favour, and when she turns up at her old friend's doorstep in need of an alibi, Bess has no choice but to say yes. After all, she still owes her.

      But can you ever leave the past behind, when the whole world believes you're guilty?

      ''Beautifully written, suspenseful coming-of-age story... I loved it.'' The Daily Mail

      ''Two BFFs are accused of murder in this novel that feels like true crime.'' Cosmopolitan

      A haunting and dazzling page-turner.'

      Trade Review
      'Characters that vibrate on the page, secrets and lies, and a summer of dreams that ends in blood. This novel vibrates with passion, innocence and crushing weight of truth. It's spellbinding.' * Rachael Blok *

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