Rebecca Bainbridge
Debut Novelist and author of 'Explosive thriller', the pool party
Rebecca Bainbridge is a new and exciting voice in the domestic suspense genre.
For readers of Liane Moriarty, Lucy Foley and Lisa Jewell, and lovers of character-driven family drama, Rebecca is a debut author whose experience as a global brand and marketing professional provides her with an insight into gaining and retaining attention, and the very best storytelling.
Rebecca has led projects for organisations including Procter & Gamble, Warner Brothers, the BBC and Unilever. Having lived in Switzerland, France and Italy, she is passionate about languages, travel and culture, and is settled in the UK.
Rebecca’s first novel, THE POOL PARTY, is published in 2026 by Quercus/Hachette UK.
Praise for THE POOL PARTY:
‘A standout debut novel, brimful of simmering secrets. Throw in some toxic female friendships, a shed-load of champagne, and a shocking accident at a pool party, and you have yourself an impossible-to-put-down thriller’ RUTH IRONS
'Fans of Liane Moriarty will want to dive right in!' LIZZY BARBER
'The perfect summer page-turner' CHARLOTTE DUCKWORTH
'Utterly addictive - everything you want in a summer read' EMILY FREUD
'Taut, compelling and the perfect pairing with your sun lounger' KIT CONWAY
