The Nanny by Ruth Heald psychological thriller
Years ago Hayley worked as a Nanny in Thailand to fund her trip when her purse was stolen. Whilst there the baby she was caring for, Chloe, went missing and she was investigated by the police. Chloe was never found. Present day and Hayley is married and has a daughter Alice. Her husband runs his own business and things are tight so to help they decide to take in a lodger-Johanna. Hayley thinks she recognises her but brushes it off as this has happened before. Is the lodger who Hayley thinks she is and if so why appear now?
This is told in two timelines- one in 1999 when Hayley was in Thailand and the other is present day. A book that has a wonderful tension and keeps the pages turning so very easily. A plot which thickens and just as you think you have your finger on something- pop! and there's a twist. A cleverly thought out plot line, crafted well and one that kept me in its grasp to the very end. A highly enjoyable read.
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The Nanny: An absolutely unputdownable, edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller by Ruth Heald
As I clutched baby Chloe’s blanket, tears streamed down my face as I remembered what happened the night she disappeared. Looking up at the apartment block I once called home, my mind was crowded with memories. David’s words echoed in my head, telling me to get out and never come back. I understood why: our mistake had ruined everything.
When I accepted a job working as a nanny for David and Julie and their young children, I was excited to be making my own way in the world. I bonded with baby Chloe instantly and would have done anything for her. She had David's thick, dark hair and smiling eyes. I fell in love with her and was excited for my future.
But when a terrible mistake led to Chloe disappearing, I was instantly blamed. With no evidence, I was let go and I returned home to rebuild my life.
Twenty years later and I am still haunted by what happened. I have a family of my own now and I’ve worked hard to be the best wife and mother I can be, but I’ve never forgotten the child who stole my heart.
Then a young woman arrives on my doorstep and the past secret that I have kept from my family comes hurtling into my present.
I try to tell myself that I am overreacting. But the woman in front of me looks so much like David. Who is she and why is she here? And if I welcome her in, will she want to be a part of my life, or destroy it?
A totally addictive psychological thriller that will have you reading late into the night. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, T.M. Logan and Shalini Boland.
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Author Bio:
Ruth Heald is the bestselling author of psychological thrillers THE WEDDING, I KNOW YOUR SECRET, THE MOTHER'S MISTAKE and THE WOMAN UPSTAIRS, and the relationship drama 27: SIX FRIENDS, ONE YEAR.
Ruth studied Economics at Oxford University and then worked in an eclectic mix of sectors from nuclear decommissioning to management consulting. She worked at the BBC for nine years before leaving to write full time. Ruth is fascinated by psychology and finding out what drives people to violence, destruction and revenge. She’s married with two children and her novels explore our greatest fears in otherwise ordinary, domestic lives.
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