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The Good Sister - by Sally Hepworth

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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

A stunningly clever thriller made doubly suspenseful by not one, but two unreliable narrators.--People

Sally Hepworth, the author of The Mother-In-Law delivers a knock-out of a novel about the lies that bind two sisters in The Good Sister.

There's only been one time that Rose couldn't stop me from doing the wrong thing and that was a mistake that will haunt me for the rest of my life.

Fern Castle works in her local library. She has dinner with her twin sister Rose three nights a week. And she avoids crowds, bright lights, and loud noises as much as possible. Fern has a carefully structured life and disrupting her routine can be...dangerous.

When Rose discovers that she cannot get pregnant, Fern sees her chance to pay her sister back for everything Rose has done for her. Fern can have a baby for Rose. She just needs to find a father. Simple.

Fern's mission will shake the foundations of the life she has carefully built for herself and stir up dark secrets from the past, in this quirky, rich, and shocking story of what families keep hidden.



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Praise for The Good Sister:

One of the Most Anticipated Books of 2021 and The Big Mysteries and Thrillers of 2021--Goodreads

Hepworth's latest further solidifies her place among the top domestic suspense authors...Fern is drawn as smart, capable, and probably on the spectrum, and she is multilayered and relatable, illustrating Hepworth's talent for page-turners with depth.-- Booklist

It's a warped tale of twisted memories and skewed perceptions that will make fans of psychological thrillers say, 'Wow, I didn't see that coming.'--Library Journal

Praise for Sally Hepworth:

A deliciously entertaining novel...This one is perfect for fans of Big Little Lies. --Good Morning America on The Mother-in-Law

"Sally Hepworth writes characters you love." --Liane Moriarty, bestselling author of Big Little Lies

"Deliciously entertaining, packed with wit and suspense, and also delivers sharp insights about family dynamics and love." --People magazine on The Mother-in-Law

A masterful depiction of how much is said in the silences...a winner for fans of Liane Moriarty and Megan Abbott. --Booklist on The Mother-in-Law, starred review

A mesmerizing domestic mystery. --Kirkus on The Mother-in-Law

This one will keep you guessing until the very end. --Us Weekly on The Mother-in-Law


Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 336
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Women
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Format: Paperback
Author: Sally Hepworth
Language: English
Street Date: March 1, 2022
TCIN: 83992450
UPC: 9781250120960
Item Number (DPCI): 059-04-7813
Origin: Made in the USA
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I love this book, it helped bring me back into reading. The ending was amazing and it continues to be one of my favorites every-time I reread it.
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Good Sister - Good Read

Overall loved this book. A little slow going for me in the beginning, but the ending had me turning pages. I guessed the twists about 3/4 of way through the book, but still enjoyed the buildup of the story. I do not have a sister, so I felt a little out of the loop with the “being a sister” aspects, but understood the sentiments. Would recommend this read.
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This is definitely a good read. I could not wait to get home from to read more. I like the way this author writes. It's like more realistic situations that can happen in life with a lot of twist that make you more intrigued. Highly recommend this book.
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