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To Tell You The Truth by Gilly Macmillan

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  Imagine you are on a holiday.  You are on a beach, lounging on one of those sunbathing cots. Or you're at this Air B&B, which is the in thing these days, and you're lying on a hammock or sitting in the porch, overlooking large trees, listening to the chirping of birds. And you have a choice of book to read or listen to.  I would suggest you pick up this one.  ~~~~~~~~ With that build up, here's a review: The book is written in two timelines - one with Lucy as a child and one as an established author. Lucy Harper is a prolific writer. Her childhood imaginary friend and the main protagonist of her books, DS Eliza Grey are her USP. Her publisher and publicist are super happy with the way the books are being churned out and selling like hot cakes. Her writing also has a web page where fans can leave comments. All is good.  Lucy's parents are no more. Lucy's brother, Teddy disappeared when summer solstice night when he was a little boy. The trauma of not knowin...