A twist thriller of multi generations I loved it.
I’ve read other books by Charlotte and this one is up there with the best
Recommend without a doubt

A really enjoyable and unique read, I liked how it flipped between the past and present which kept me engaged and I whizzed through this. Although there were lots of twists throughout, the big mystery reveal did fall a little flat for me.

An amazing book telling the tale of Judy from past and present, who sought out a rich widow and ended up married to him, then in the present day when it appears the truth had caught up with her. A gripping read with excellent characters

I’d describe this book as The Talented Mr Ripley meets Taylor Jenkins-Reid. It tracks a (female!) conman who unintentionally falls in love with one of her marks. We meet her in present day after the death of her husband, and I suspected her from the start! The things I loved about this book were that it kept me guessing and was well written, however I did feel it became a little far fetched at the end (but, fiction- suspend your disbelief etc). The cover is deceiving and for future editions I hope it’s reviewed as I feel like this would be much more popular if people realised it had more depth than your typical beach read! Enjoyable and won’t be easily forgotten, even if I didn’t love the ending!

A gripping and absorbing thriller, which kept me enthralled. The characters are all well-drawn, and I would definitely recommend this book.

I was new to Charlotte Philby when I came across this book on Netgalley and after reading I am so glad I took the chance. It is a complex thriller full of family, secrets and a dash of deception. The End of Summer is a compelling wonderful story that had me gripped right from the beginning. A definite recommend if you like an absorbing family drama with twists and turns. This is a perfect summer read. I'm really excited to go back and read Charlotte Philby's back catalogue now and you will be too. #TheEndOfSummer #NetGalley

I was so interested in this book from the beginning, but man it was so obvious where the plot was going and it was super disappointing when I was right.

The book captivated me at first, but I found myself wanting more. The twist was revealed early, making everything else feel repetitive and causing me to lose interest. It's not a bad book, but it may not be the right fit for me.

A multigenerational thriller, covering the lives of two women, mother and daughter. I loved reading Judy's plot, with her plan to trap an old widow into marriage, but ends up conned on her own plan...

This was a solid mystery! I don't love dual POVs because usually it slows the story down, and it definitely did this for this book, but it was definitely a good, entertaining read. If you e read many mysteries I'm sure you can guess the ending and twists but this was nonetheless very good! Quite a summery read, too, with gorgeous locations interwoven into the story.

l*The End of Summer* by Charlotte Philby is a compelling and intricate psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of family, secrets, and the devastating consequences of hidden truths. Philby, delivers a novel that is both emotionally charged and full of suspense.

The story centers around the enigmatic disappearance of 29-year-old Gabriela, who vanishes without a trace while on holiday in the Greek islands. The novel then follows her mother, Norah, and her brother, Georg, as they grapple with Gabriela's sudden absence and the unsettling questions that arise in its wake. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that this is not just a simple case of a missing person; it’s a deep dive into the dark undercurrents of family life and the secrets that can tear relationships apart.

The use of multiple viewpoints allows the reader to see the different facets of each character, making the eventual revelations all the more impactful.

One of the strengths of *The End of Summer* is its atmospheric setting. The idyllic yet slightly ominous backdrop of the Greek islands contrasts sharply with the tension and unease that permeate the story.

Philby delves into the psychological toll of living a double life, the fragility of trust, and the ripple effects of past decisions on the present.

However, some readers might find the deliberate pace and the intricate web of relationships challenging to navigate at times. The novel demands close attention to detail, and its slow unraveling of the mystery may not appeal to those who prefer fast-paced thrillers.

The End of Summer is a stylish thriller by Charlotte Philby.
In short, Judy was a girl with a plan. Taking on a new life meant living it and that was exactly what she was going to do, while keeping enough back that she could jump into another one if it went pear shaped. And this ‘new life’ she chose, there was no way she could have known then the sequence of events she was about to set off!
Oh I loved this book, The End of Summer is a must summer read, so well written with a very human and interesting storyline all orchestrated around a glamorous backdrop. It’s one of those special page turners which stay with you, refreshing different. I agree with Lucy Clarke’s review, it was a sultry and seductive suspense novel. I thought the epigraph set the book up perfectly too! Looking forward to reading more from Charlotte.
Big thanks to Charlotte Philby, HarperCollins UK and NetGalley for this eARC which I chose to read in return for my honest review.

Loved the premise of the book. A thriller set in different timelines with a mystery at its heart, can it get any better. I loved how it challenges perceptions we might have of people close to us. This book reeled me in from the beginning to figure out what was going on. A captivating thriller that is well paced.

Thank you HarperCollins UK, HarperFiction and NetGalley for this e-arc in exchange of my unbiased review.

Judy McVee is a grifter, she's had to be to survive. Picking out a rich young widower as her next target Judy is surprised to find herself married, pregnant and in love. However, life has a habit of catching up and Judy finds that she has to work hard to hide her secrets. Her daughter, Francesca, also has secrets but when her mother's past comes out Francesca has to make decisions.
I surprised myself by enjoying this book as much as I did. It's definitely a summer read, big on glamour and the lives of the well-heeled. The actual crime element is quite underplayed but that is no bad thing. The final section is a little breathless, with reveal piled onto reveal, but it's still a great romp.

I really enjoyed this book and absolutely whizzed through it.
I was sucked in and invested straight away with Judy's past and story. I loved hearing about what she got up to, it was entertaining and fun.
The relationship with her daughter was interesting, especially how things came together at the end.
The different relationships and crossovers were interesting and kept me thinking.
Really happy to have read it, great book.
My second by this author, totally different from the spy like book I'd read previously and I liked it much more.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I am not usually a fan of novels with several timelines, but as a plot device in Charlotte Philby’s latest novel, the switches backwards and forwards between 1985, 2000 and 2024 worked very well. On the earliest timeline, we encounter prolific swindler Judy in her younger years as she falls in love in Cape Cod, the middle timeline features her daughter Francesca as a teenager in London, and on the contemporary timeline, Francesca has herself become a mother but is still emotionally tied to her mother, now located in the South of France. The evocative depictions of the different locations are one of the best features of the novel, as they are very powerful. The portrayal of Judy as a deeply flawed and unethical but somehow still likeable character, and of Francesca as a doubtful contemporary mother torn into different directions is equally good. Overall, a highly readable, thought-provoking novel that I highly recommend. My thanks go to the publishers and to NetGalley for the ARC I was granted that allowed me to read the book ahead of its publication and to compose this honest and unbiased review.

I read Charlotte Philby’s Edith and Kim last year, and really enjoyed the novel and her writing style. So when I came across this book on Netgalley, it piqued my curiosity. Though in a different genre from Edith and Kim, which was based on a true events and characters, Philby’s writing and her mastery over weaving a compelling story do not disappoint. Told in alternating perspectives and shifting timelines, Philby builds up Judy’s story; her many deceptions and betrayals; and her fierce love for her husband and daughter. Moving from Cape Cod to London, New York to the South of France, this is a cleverly layered literary thriller that will keep you hooked right from the start.

This will be my read of the summer that i recommend to everyone . I mean for a start you just have to look at the cover !
The novel tells the story Judy Harrington who is accused of two murders 20years apart . The novel moves between decades starting in the 80s when Judy meets her wealthy husband and is interspersed with chapters from the POV of her daughter Francesca. We travel from Cape Cod to the South of France to London . I don't want to give any spoilers but it's a page turner with a literary feel to it . The characters are well developed , the writing is good , it's historical fiction meets contemporary literature and its' so vivid ( you will want to be in the South of france!).
It's a perfect summer read .

The End of Summer is a compelling wonderful story that had me gripped right from the beginning .Set in London ,South of France and New York ,the story is told in three time lines by Judy and her daughter Francesca .I really liked Judy even though she was not completely honest but oh so charming .This book is full of secrets and mystery one of those books that is so hard to put down .The ending was unexpected .Thank you to NetGalley for my ARC.

This read got off to a very strong start & I absolutely loved the vibe of 80's New York, Cape Cod & London shown in the early chapters. I did find, the further into the story, the slightly more mundane the pace became & I predicted the twist quite early on, which took away from some of the suspense I felt at the start.

Overall an easy read, not quite as heavy a thriller as I was expecting but overall enjoyable!