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Darling Girls

By: Sally Hepworth
Narrated by: Jessica Clarke
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Publisher's summary

SISTERS, SECRETS, LOVE, AND MURDER... Sally Hepworth’s new novel has it all.

For as long as they can remember, Jessica, Norah, and Alicia have been told how lucky they are. As young girls they were rescued from family tragedies and raised by a loving foster mother, Miss Fairchild, on an idyllic farming estate and given an elusive second chance at a happy family life.

But their childhood wasn’t the fairy tale everyone thinks it was. Miss Fairchild had rules. Miss Fairchild could be unpredictable. And Miss Fairchild was never, ever to be crossed. In a moment of desperation, the three broke away from Miss Fairchild and thought they were free. Even though they never saw her again, she was always somewhere in the shadows of their minds. 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 work of sisterhood, secrets, love, and murder by New York Times bestselling author Sally Hepworth.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

©2024 Sally Hepworth (P)2024 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"This is the rare story that’s equally character and plot driven, with the “sisters” portrayed as distinct and lovable and the plot just packed with twists. Hating Miss Fairchild is the icing on the cake."—First Clue

"Sally Hepworth's Darling Girls is the kind of story that grabs you hard and doesn't let go. Easily one of the best books I've read all year. An absolute page-turner from first word to last... A superb and haunting mystery."New York Times bestselling author Jane Harper

"As in The Soulmate, compelling themes of trust, betrayal, and brittle façades circle the sisters’ relationships, raising the stakes of the investigation painfully high. Hepworth's fans will be primed for her newest unnerving thriller."—Booklist

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Great characters

Different story line. Great characters. Sally tied it up with nice bow.
She is one of my favorite authors .

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Very engaging. Trigger warning.

I wouls advise that there’s a trigger warning. Surprising and unpredictable story. Full of twists and turns.

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That ending!!

It was hard for me to get into this book but I am so glad I did. Enjoyed the twists & turns the story took in the second half. As I say in my heading of this review THE ENDING!!

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Great characters.

Great characters and one of my favorite narrators made for a good story with decent end. I enjoyed.

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Crazy story!

I definitely recommend this book to those who love twists and turns. Great narrator performance!

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the story was phenomenal and so original!

Great book and a great listen! I would wake up early in the morning so I had more time to listen to this book! I LOVED it! Great storyline!

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Warning: Child Abuse

Good story and narration, I wish I had know about the storyline of child abuse.

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A Non-Stop Listen!

All of the things! Intriguing, heartfelt, suspenseful, realistic, etc… I found this book extremely entertaining. Most importantly, the narrator was fabulous!

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I love this narrator!

I listen to 2/3 audio books a week and rarely if ever leave a review, but I really loved this book. The emotion of it hit differently, and I pride myself on being someone who can always figure out the twist in books but this one I actually didn't expect! What made it even better was the narration though. Best narrator I've heard yet!

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Amazing!

Evoked every emotion, from anger, to tears, to laughter and pleasure! Great twist at the end. Narrated perfectly!

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