# The Perfect Place: What You See Isn't Always What You Get - Paperback

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by **Amanda Cassidy** (Author)

Immersive story, sublime storytelling... top class' Andrea Mara, author of _No One Saw a Thing_

**What you see isn't always what you get.**

  

Elle Littlewood can barely believe her luck when her producer tells her about the chance to get her hands on a dilapidated chateau in Aix-En-Provence, France for a rock bottom price. It seems too good to be true, but as a home interiors influencer, she knows this would make incredible content.

  

Lately, Elle has noticed the cracks start to show. Her life is the envy of thousands, and her social media posts show a beautiful, accomplished woman. Yet this wasn't always the case. If they knew the truth about her past, they would never look at Elle the same way again.

  

Elle needs this house. She doesn't care that it comes with huge strings attached. And when people get in her way, there's nothing Elle won't do to protect her brand. After all, she's survived by doing things that people could never imagine and knows she would do them again.

  

**A dark, voyeuristic and utterly captivating crime thriller that fans of _People Like Her_ and _Sun Damage_ will love from CWA Debut Dagger shortlisted author Amanda Cassidy.**

  

**Praise for _The Perfect Place_**

  

'**The perfect summer thriller**' Matthew Blake, author of _Anna O_

  

'**A dark, twisty tale** with a fascinating premise and unforgettable characters that **grips and won't let go**' Catherine Ryan Howard, author of _The Trap_

  

'Propulsive plotting, beautiful prose, characters with heart... and the gorgeous backdrop of the south of France. **The perfect read to slip into your suitcase this summer**' Lizzy Barber, author of _Out Of Her Depth_

  

'**Addictive** from the very first page until the very final twist... **stays in your head long after the book is over**' Joanna Dodd, author of _The Summer Dare_

  

'**Complex and gripping**, with Cassidy's signature gift for character and location... _The Perfect Place_ **will keep you hooked to the twisty last page**' Sam Blake, author of _Three Little Birds_

  

'**Unsettling and sinister**... a perfectly paced psychological thriller that kept me guessing' Louisa Scarr, author of _Gallows Wood_

  

'A **captivating** story, brilliantly told' _Crime Scene_

  

'An enthralling read from **an exciting writer**' _Prima_

  

'**If you are a guilty fan of _A Place in the Sun_, this is the thriller for you**' _Daily Mail_

  

'**Fantastic**. I really enjoyed reading it' Reader review

  

'SO good!!!! So intense and just **kept me on my toes the whole time**, I loved it!' Reader review

  

'**Amazing from start to finish**. I forgot I was reading a book I just got so lost in the story' Reader review

  

'I enjoyed this book **filled with secrets, lies, deceit and murder**!' Reader review

  

'A perfect summer thriller. **The twists are twisty!** The entire book is engaging and fun to read' Reader review

### Author Biography

Amanda Cassidy is a freelance journalist, commissioning editor, former Sky News reporter, and an _Irish Times_ bestselling author. She has been shortlisted for the Irish Journalist of the Year Awards, the Headline Media writing awards and more recently has been shortlisted for the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger for her debut novel, Breaking. She's a frequent contributor to national radio, print and television and holds a BA in French and Italian from Trinity College Dublin. When she's not on a plane, you'll find her in her cottage in Dublin where she lives with her family. Amanda can be found @amandacasssidy on X (Twitter).

**Number of Pages:** 400

**Dimensions:** 1.4 x 7.7 x 5 IN

**Publication Date:** May 19, 2026

## Details

- **Price:** 25.0 GBP
- **Vendor:** BooksCloud
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books, Fiction, Price Written on Book, Psychological, Thrillers

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