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  • My Perfect Daughter

  • By: Sarah Denzil
  • Narrated by: Lucy Paterson
  • Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,771 ratings)

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My Perfect Daughter

By: Sarah Denzil
Narrated by: Lucy Paterson
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<i>My Perfect Daughter</i>
'I met my daughter under unusual circumstances...'
'My heart could hardly take it all in...'
'Inside I'm screaming, fearing the worst...'
  • My Perfect Daughter
  • 'I met my daughter under unusual circumstances...'
  • 'My heart could hardly take it all in...'
  • 'Inside I'm screaming, fearing the worst...'

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About the author

Sarah A. Denzil is a million copy best-selling author of psychological suspense novels. Her books include number one best seller Silent Child, which was a Goodreads Choice semi-finalist in 2017. Her books have been published in several different languages and have appeared on the Wall Street Journal best seller list.

Sarah lives in Yorkshire with her husband and cat, enjoying the scenic countryside and rather unpredictable weather. She loves to write moody, psychological fiction with plenty of twists and turns.

Summary

Most mothers hope their little girl turns out like their dad, but not Zoe. She hopes the apple falls far from the tree.

Zoe didn't meet her daughter the way most mothers do. She finds five-year-old Maddie alone and dirty on a countryside road. Frightened for Maddie's safety, she picks her up and takes her back to her father, not knowing what she's about to step into. Because Maddie wasn't just lost; she was there to lure her serial killer dad's new victim.

After escaping from the clutches of Maddie's dangerous father, she bonds with the little girl. Only Maddie knows what it was like to be at that house. And when no family members come forward to claim Maddie, Zoe decides to adopt her. They move away to a safe house on the Cornish coast and become a family of their own. Zoe gets married and has another child, a baby brother for Maddie.

But Maddie is still traumatised by what she experienced. Diagnosed with callous and unemotional traits, Zoe has a tough job to ensure Maddie has the love and support she needs. Zoe truly loves her daughter—she wouldn't change a thing about her. But there is a part of her that always stays alert. A part of her is afraid of Maddie.

And now, 11 years later, Maddie's school bully is found dead, and another girl is missing.

Zoe can't help but wonder...like father, like daughter?

©2022 Sarah Denzil (P)2022 Audible, Ltd

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Great story

really enjoyed this book, Sarah Denzil never let's you down. kept me guessing and still leaves you wondering at the end.

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Great book.

loved it, is my first time listening and using the app. can't wait for the next book.

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Certainly keeps you guessing

I really enjoyed this book, it keeps you guessing right to the very end.. I thought I had it all worked out half way through but no the twists and turns kept coming

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what a good story and so many twists I could not stop listening

very good story I really enjoyed it and would recommend as a good writer good narrator.

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Couldn’t stop listening to it

For me this was a fantastic book. It was well written and an excellent read.

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Sarah Denzel at her best.

Hooked on this from chapter 1. Lots of twists and turns, and narrated brilliantly by Lucy Paterson.

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Gripping

Absolutely loved it, very gripping. I usually just listen to audio books on my daily walks but this I had to finish whilst cooking dinner as I was so engrossed.

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Keeps you guessing

I loved this book. It kept me guessing the whole way through. The characters were described in depth and the narrator was excellent. The twists and turns kept drawing me in right until the end.

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Another Denzil Hit!

Love this author and wasn’t disappointed in anyway …. A fast paced thriller with all her usual flare … thank you Sarah!

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Phenomenal

I listen to books all the time. I mean all the time. Overnight when I’m sleeping and every second I can during the day. I could not put this down (figuratively). If I was chopping vegetables for tea, I’d put it on for the 15 seconds it took my kids to realise and disturb me. Driving home after the school run. Whilst I played my games in the evening. Absolutely loved it. So many twists and turns and even when I thought I saw something, the writing was so good I questioned myself. I’ll be listening and reading a lot more Sarah A Denzil books. Phenomenal!

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