Author: Emma Rous
- Fiction
- Editorial Umbriel
- ISBN: 9788416517343
- Release Date: 06-30-2021
Synopsis
Seraphine Mayes y su hermano gemelo, Danny, nacieron a mediados del verano en la finca de su familia en la costa de Norfolk. A las pocas horas de su nacimiento, su madre se arrojó de los acantilados Ahora adulta, Seraphine llora la reciente muerte de su padre. Mientras revisa sus pertenencias, descubre una fotografía familiar que plantea preguntas peligrosas. Fue tomada el día en que nacieron los gemelos, y en la foto, su madre, rodeada por su esposo, sonríe serenamente y sostiene a un solo bebé. ¿Quién es el niño y qué pasó realmente ese día?.
Seraphine Mayes and her twin brother, were born at their family's estate. Within hours of their birth, their mother threw herself from the cliffs. Now an adult, Seraphine mourns the recent death of her father. While going through his belongings, she uncovers a photograph that raises dangerous questions.
As delicious and spellbinding as a soap opera, complete with the dramatic moments and outrageous twists. A promising first novel from Rous, The Au Pair is an absolutely absorbing and scandalous page-turner. Booklist
A splendid read that will be best enjoyed with a book club or a buddy, as you’ll be itching to digest the tale’s twists with someone else, especially when you reach the jaw-dropping climax. BookPage
Emma Rous's engrossing debut novel is delightfully lurid and evocative. Full of twists, turns and red herrings, the mystery is satisfyingly complex with a nice touch of romance on the side… a juicy and compelling read, by a promising new author. Shelf Awareness
