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A thrilling debut. Struggling actress, Emily, is offered a dream job working for a wealthy family on their estate in France. She loves her job and quickly befriends the glamorous and beguiling Nina. But this paradise hides secrets.
Anna Downes weaves gorgeous descriptions of the French peninsular and mansion with ominous and mysterious undertones creeping through at unexpected moments. There's sexual chemistry, a sinister caretaker, a troubled child and a house with secret rooms and no escape. All elements that make for a fun and twisty read. Throughly enjoyable.
Anna Downes weaves gorgeous descriptions of the French peninsular and mansion with ominous and mysterious undertones creeping through at unexpected moments. There's sexual chemistry, a sinister caretaker, a troubled child and a house with secret rooms and no escape. All elements that make for a fun and twisty read. Throughly enjoyable.
An absolutely delightful story about Willa Waters - aged 8, 33 and 93 - and what happens when the 3 Willa's find a way to communicate with each other across time. What would you change if you had the chance?
A stunning debut that made me feel dread, joy, despair and hope.
A stunning debut that made me feel dread, joy, despair and hope.
With its low ratings and some scathing reviews I expected to find this painful. Instead I found myself laughing out loud, wiping tears away and feeling engaged and interested in the lives of nine perfect strangers. Moriarty brings the characters to life and the story was light, but held enough gravity to be poignant at times.
3.5 stars. Look, it’s Grady Hendrix, so it was always going to be a good read. I didn’t love it as much as My Best Friend’s Exorcism though - but still a lot of fun!