WHAT JULY KNEW
A moving mystery about family secrets, grief and growing up
One death. Eighteen facts. What's the truth?
How do you solve the mystery of your mother's death if no one wants to talk about her? Not even your family. Especially not them.
July knows a lot about her mother. She knows that she loved dancing on tables. That she was covered in freckles. She also knows that she misses her. Her mother died in a car crash when July was little. Or so she's been told.
July is determined to find out the truth. But it might be more painful than the lies she's been told all these years.
A compelling and moving family mystery about family, community and the secrets people keep to protect those they love. Perfect for fans of Joanna Cannon, Janice Hallett and Elizabeth is Missing.
“If you liked Elizabeth is Missing, you’ll LOVE this”
— Cara Hunter, author of Close to Home
“Tenderly told and utterly compelling, this coming-of-age mystery is as full of twists and surprises as it is of heart.”
— Emma Stonex, author of The Lamplighters
“July Hooper is such a brilliant creation – smart, inquisitive and determined – that you’ll be rooting for her every step of the way as she unravels the mystery of her own life in this captivating story.”
— T.M. Logan, author of The Holiday
“Heartbreaking, joyous and deeply compelling, What July Knew is a beautifully-told tale of great loss and great hope. I loved it.”
— Rosie Walsh, author of The Man Who Didn’t Call
“A moving and heartfelt mystery. Funny, thrilling, nostalgic and deeply affecting. Emily Koch is such a wonderful storyteller.”
— Christ Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End
“Totally heartbreaking, but also uplifting, this is a real gem of a read”
— The Sun
“Touchingly effective in conveying a childhood lived in fear.”
— The Sunday Times
“Fans of Joanna Cannon’s The Trouble with Goats and Sheep will devour this.”
— Woman and Home
“Compelling plot, this is an emotional read.”
— Heat
“A heartstopping, heartbreaking, heartwarming drama. I was with brave and funny July down every alley, wrong turn and misstep until she finally found out the shocking truth. She'll live on in my imagination for a long time.”
— Joanna Nadin, author of The Double Life of Daisy Hemmings
