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The Good Sister

By Sally Hepworth
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Fern Castle leads a quiet life as a librarian, marked by strict routines and a deep bond with her twin sister Rose. When Rose discovers she cannot conceive, Fern offers to carry a child for her, setting in motion a plan that threatens to unravel Fern's carefully ordered world. As the sisters navigate this unconventional path, hidden secrets and complex emotions emerge in this gripping and poignant tale of love and family ties.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy contemporary psychological thrillers with strong character development, emotional depth, and a touch of dark humour. Perfect for fans of relationship-driven crime stories and British readers who appreciate nuanced explorations of family dynamics.

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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Younger Wife and The Mother-in-Law with new novel Darling Girls out soon.

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 fall 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 unexpected love.

WINNER OF THE DAVITT AWARD FOR ADULT FICTION 2021

PRAISE FOR THE GOOD SISTER

'An exceptional observer of people and their relationships' Graeme Simsion, bestselling author of The Rosie Project

'Excellent on a number of fronts: characterisation, setting, structure and pacing are all done with care and skill' - The Age

'This novel is excellent on a number of fronts: characterisation, setting, structure and pacing are all done with care and skill' Sydney Morning Herald

'A great read. It's laugh out loud funny. It's as unpredictable as it is heartwarming. If you enjoyed Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, you will find it hard to put down' Herald Sun

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The Good Sister received critical acclaim for its nuanced characterisation and skilful storytelling, praised as 'an exceptional observer of people and their relationships' by Graeme Simsion, and noted for its care in structure and pacing by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald. It balances humour with heartwarming moments, with the Herald Sun calling it 'laugh out loud funny' and 'hard to put down' for fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine.

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ISBN: 9781760988074

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 December 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Pan Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 199.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 23.0mm

Weight: 266g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Sally Hepworth is the New York Times bestselling author of nine novels, including The Good Sister and The Soulmate. Drawing on the good, the bad and the downright odd of human behaviour, Sally writes incisively about family, relationships and identity. Her domestic thriller novels are laced with quirky humour, sass and a darkly charming tone. They are available worldwide in English and have been translated into twenty languages. Sally lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her family and one adorable dog.

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