Philippa East

In Philippa East's "Little White Lies," Anne White's daughter Abigail vanishes during a family outing in London seven years ago. Despite extensive searches, Abigail remains missing until she reappears at a police station with another abducted girl. As Anne struggles to reconnect with her now teenage daughter, she notices Abigail's odd behavior, suspecting PTSD or Stockholm Syndrome. Anne's efforts to reunite with Abigail are complicated by her own secret and questions about what Abigail remembers from the day she disappeared. The narrative unfolds through the perspectives of Anne and Abigail's cousin Jess, adding layers to the mystery and emotional tension.