{"product_id":"darling-girls-a-novel-by-sally-hepworth","title":"Darling Girls: A Novel | Sally Hepworth","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Darling Girls: A Novel by Sally Hepworth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare yourself for an absolute masterclass in psychological suspense with \u003cem\u003eDarling Girls\u003c\/em\u003e, the explosive domestic thriller from Sally Hepworth, the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Soulmate\u003c\/em\u003e. Brilliantly paced and deeply unsettling, this novel peels back the pristine layers of ordinary lives to expose the lingering, terrifying shadows of a shared childhood nightmare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlot Summary \u0026amp; Key Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the outside, Alicia, Jessica, and Norah appear to be ordinary women navigating the everyday world. Jessica copes with a quiet case of OCD, Norah struggles to contain deep-seated anger issues, and Alicia battles a debilitating low self-esteem that manifests in unpredictable ways. Yet beneath their separate adult lives lies an unbreakable, complex bond forged decades ago when they were foster sisters living on a remote farm under the iron rule of Miss Fairchild—a woman whose strict, erratic behaviors were never, ever to be crossed.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eThough the sisters managed a desperate escape years ago and thought they had finally won their freedom, their fragile peace is shattered when the police uncover human bones buried beneath their childhood farmhouse. Forced back into the orbit of their past and the chilling legacy of Miss Fairchild, the sisters must confront the demons they’ve hidden inside. \u003cem\u003eDarling Girls\u003c\/em\u003e delivers a provocative and twisty exploration of survival, trauma, and the haunting reality that some secrets refuse to stay buried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Details \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Darling Girls: A Novel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sally Hepworth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781250284525\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover \/ Paperback (St. Martin's Press)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Psychological Thriller \/ Domestic Suspense \/ Mystery \u0026amp; Detective\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThemes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Childhood Secrets, Foster Sisterhood, Trauma and Survival, Family Dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Read This Book?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew York Times Bestselling Pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Written by Sally Hepworth, a master of modern domestic suspense celebrated worldwide for delivering complex, character-driven mysteries with sudden, jaw-dropping twists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Character Psychology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a brilliantly flawed and fiercely relatable trio of female protagonists, making the psychological tension feel profoundly real and earned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnputdownable Pacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e A gripping \"popcorn thriller\" structure that alternates effortlessly between past trauma and present-day police investigation, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Lucy Foley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51512818532667,"sku":"125028452X","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9781250284525.jpg?v=1785349003","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/darling-girls-a-novel-by-sally-hepworth","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}