About the Book:
It's not just secrets buried at Wild Meadows.
For as long as they can remember, Jessica, Norah and Alicia have been told how lucky they are. Rescued from family tragedies and raised by a loving foster mother on an idyllic farming estate, they were given an elusive second chance of a happy family life.
But their childhood wasn't the fairy tale everyone thinks it was. And when a body is discovered under the home they grew up in, the foster sisters find themselves thrust into the spotlight as key witnesses. Or are they prime suspects?
A thrilling page-turner by New York Times bestselling author Sally Hepworth of sisterhood, secrets, love and murder.
Published by Pan Macmillan AU
Released 26th September 2023
My Thoughts:
Sally Hepworth never fails to impress with her twists and turns, she really has asserted herself as the queen of domestic suspense. Darling Girls was gripping from the beginning, revealing more as the story went on, only to regularly pull the rug out from under your feet.
The topic of this latest release by Sally is the more sinister side of the foster care system. This one heralds a return to Sally's trademark dark wit, which was conspicuously absent from her last novel. Her humour is one of the things I like most about Sally's work, as it frequently offers moments of levity in what are serious topics and sometimes traumatic scenes.
Darling Girls is not a short book, but it was a quick read for me because I honestly couldn't put it down. The ending left me reeling, yet, when I really thought about it, unsurprised. This is a cracker of a good read and fans of Sally Hepworth will not be disappointed in this latest release. Those who are new to her work choosing this as their first read of hers - prepare to meet your new favourite author.
Thanks to the publisher for the review copy.
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