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The Family Upstairs

The Family Upstairs

“The Family Upstairs” by Lisa Jewell is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into themes of family secrets, trauma, and mystery. The novel intricately weaves together multiple timelines and perspectives to unravel a dark and compelling story.

Plot Overview

• The Premise: The story begins with Libby Jones, who, on her 25th birthday, inherits a large, abandoned house in Chelsea, London, from her deceased biological parents. The house has a mysterious past and is linked to a tragic and unsettling event that occurred years earlier.
• The Mystery: Libby discovers that the house was the site of a gruesome murder-suicide involving a family of four, who were found dead under bizarre circumstances. The case was never solved, and the house has remained shrouded in mystery.
• The Investigation: As Libby begins to explore her inheritance, she uncovers disturbing truths about her own past and the identity of the people involved in the tragedy. The novel alternates between Libby’s perspective and flashbacks to the events leading up to the murders.
• Multiple Perspectives: The narrative also includes perspectives from other characters connected to the house, including those who lived there and those who were affected by the tragedy. These multiple viewpoints add depth and complexity to the unfolding mystery.