Three Perfect Liars by Heidi Perks

 I was very excited to read a new book by Heidi Perks, and this one didn't let me down. The author built up a clear picture of the 3 suspects, and made you feel very sympathetic to each in turn, so you weren't sure who to root for. This book has the ability to keep you guessing all the way to the end, and was very hard to put down. 

Harry Woods, the head of a London advertising firm, decides to build a new premises in Lymington much to the consternation of the locals. His wife Janie, a big shot Lawyer from London moves with him for reasons which aren't clear at the beginning of the book, but it's clear she has something to hide.

When Laura has to go off on Maternity leave from her high powered job in the firm, she deliberately picks Mia to replace her for the 6 months maternity cover as Mia categorically states that she doesn't want this as a permanent job, and she wants to leave after this time. Unfortunately Mia has secrets of her own and she makes sure that she is made permanent before Laura returns to work, taking Laura's largest client, and leaving Laura feeling pushed out. Laura has problems of her own - feeling guilty at leaving her son with his father for long hours. She finds she is keeping secrets too.

When the offices go up in smoke, and a body is pulled from the fire, Janie, Laura and Mia are questioned as suspects, as well as the Police interviewing many of their colleagues and friends.

The tale is told by interviews from the Police after the fire, and by the 3 women during the time leading up to the fire. Cleverly woven, and just giving enough information to keep you intrigued.