My Review:
Mystique, atmosphere, and chilling twists!
This novel was so captivating that I did not want to put it down! There is a compelling aura of mystery that hovers around the birth of the twins- Seraphine and Danny.
The twins were born at home at the family’s beautiful, sprawling Norfolk estate. A photograph is taken of the parents, their older son Edwin, and their mother, Ruth. Although, she is only holding only one of her newborn twins. Where is the second twin? Which one is in the photograph? The novel will reveal the unpredictable answers.
The setting with the estate’s beautiful gardens, the near-by beach and the menacing cliffs was atmospheric. The gardener who tells spooky tales. and a young nanny hired by the family, make this story enchanting and seductive with some gothic vibes.
The secrets come out in the second half of the story and you may be able to catch some hints to what is going on along the way. I was flipping pages as fast as I could while more twists continued until they turned into a full blown tornado! I thought I was ahead of the game, but OH NO, take my word for it, I was stunned,
An elegantly written suspense novel and I loved it.
A favorite of 2019 for me! Out on Jan 8,2019
Book Description:
A grand estate, terrible secrets, and a young woman who bears witness to it all. If V. C. Andrews and Kate Morton had a literary love child, Emma Rous’ The Au Pair would be it.
Seraphine Mayes and her twin brother Danny were born in the middle of summer at their family’s estate on the Norfolk coast. Within hours of their birth, their mother threw herself from the cliffs, the au pair fled, and the village thrilled with whispers of dark cloaks, changelings, and the aloof couple who drew a young nanny into their inner circle.
Now an adult, Seraphine mourns the recent death of her father. While going through his belongings, she uncovers a family photograph that raises dangerous questions. It was taken on the day the twins were born, and in the photo, their mother, surrounded by her husband and her young son, is beautifully dressed, smiling serenely, and holding just one baby.
Who is the child and what really happened that day?
One person knows the truth, if only Seraphine can find her.
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Happy 2019 💞 💕 Holly
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I have had some great 5 STAR luck lately. ❤
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Yes!!! You are right—a tornado of secrets and twists!!! Great review, Holly!!! 💕
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Thanks Mack! One of my favs for 2019 ❤
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Yes!! Mine as well!
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You guys chose a good one! Excellent, Holly.
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This was such a fantastic one! Glad you loved it too! Wonderful review, Holly!
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Wasn’t it wonderful Stephanie! I was so entertained. LOL
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It really was! I couldn’t put it down!
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Fantastic review, Holly! Glad you enjoyed it!
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Thanks Darinda!
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Great review, Holly!
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Thanks Brenda!
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I’ve been a bit on the fence about reading this one but you convinced me, Holly. Will have to add it to my TBR list. Great review!
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I keep seeing great things about this book! Excellent review!
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Thanks Nicole! ❤
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Wonderful reviews, Holls! It had mystique in spades! ♥️
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It really did!
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I have been on the fence about this one, but now it sounds like I have to read it. Just added it to my TBR. Great review!
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It has Mixed reviews Stephanie, but for me it was a favorite. ❤
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I just finished this one. Not sure if it’s because I listened to the audio, but wow, was it hard to keep track of all the relationships at the end! The ending revelations were so crazy!
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They were for sure! I think it made me like it even more. ❤
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I’m so glad you loved this one so much Holls. It was an entertaining ride for sure. <3.
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Wonderful review! Good to hear you enjoyed this one.
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Thanks Yvo! ❤
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Thanks Yvo!
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Two five star reads coming out on the same day. Awesome review Holly. I love how you described the twists as a tornado. I am looking forward to this one as well. Not enough hours to read them all.
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These two will be on my favorites for 2019. I just enjoyed them so much. I wish all my reads could be that way! LOL
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I love a great atmospheric, gothic tale!! 😃 Great review, Holly!!
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It was over the top for some people, but not me! haha, hope you enjoy if you read it! ❤
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