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The Au Pair

A spellbinding mystery full of dark family secrets

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The Au Pair

By: Emma Rous
Narrated by: Helen Keeley
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A tautly plotted mystery of dark family secrets, perfect for fans of Kate Morton.

Seraphine Mayes and her brother, Danny, are known as the summer-born Summerbournes: the first set of summer twins to be born at Summerbourne House. But on the day they were born their mother threw herself to her death, their au pair fled, and the village thrilled with whispers of dark-cloaked figures and a stolen baby.

Now 25, and mourning the recent death of her father, Seraphine uncovers a family photograph taken on the day the twins were born featuring both parents posing with just one baby. Seraphine soon becomes fixated with the notion that she and Danny might not be twins after all, that she wasn't the baby born that day and that there was more to her mother's death than she has ever been told....

Why did their beloved au pair flee that day? 

Where is she now? 

Does she hold the key to what really happened? 

©2018 Emma Rous (P)2018 Hachette Audio Mystery Fiction Suspense

Critic reviews

Entrancing and compelling . . . atmospheric and reminiscent of Daphne du Maurier's work, it's a beautiful read that delivers a shocking and satisfying ending. (Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish)
With a transporting sense of place and gripping story line, The Au Pair delves into the darkest of family secrets. A great read (Eve Chase)
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I did enjoy this book, though the story was relatively predictable, it still had enough of a mystery to keep me listening. It was also almost creepy at points; with its unknown visitors and unanswered questions. I would recommend to anyone who likes a family drama or a Agatha Christie novel.

A good listen

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very shallow characters. No real character development. I did not become invested in any of the characters, nor did the 9 others in my book group.

Massive plot holes but a nice read anyway

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I really enjoyed listening to this book. A great story line that kept you guessing amd of course on the edge of your seat.

A super book!

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Yes, absolutely captivating. Especially as the story continues to build. Was so engrossed that I didn't want to to end. And boy what an ending! Really glad I picked this! The narrator was stellar!

Absolutely Captivating

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I didn’t really know what to expect from the blurb. Frankly, the plot was a bit crackers but I’d say it’s worth a listen if you are up for some on-the-beach-style nonsense. Narration was really good - Keeley was able to narrate both POV distinctly and age the same characters in different timelines very well. I won’t say more to avoid spoilers!

Well that was unexpected

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