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"Reader [Barrie] Kreinik differentiates the sisters by giving Fern a crisp, detached tone (fitting with her character) and making Rose sound more emotional. Their Australian accents are charming...Suspense builds as listeners search for the truth beneath the varying stories and plot twists. Fans of unreliable narrators will love this!" -- BooklistSally Hepworth, the author of The Mother-In-Law delivers a knock-out of a novel about the lies that bind two sisters in The Good Sister.There's only been one time that Rose couldn't stop me from doing the wrong thing and that was a mistake that will haunt me for the rest of my life.Fern Castle works in her local library. She has dinner with her twin sister Rose three nights a week. And she avoids crowds, bright lights and loud noises as much as possible. Fern has a carefully structured life and disrupting her routine can be...dangerous.When Rose discovers that she cannot get pregnant, Fern sees her chance to pay her sister back for everything Rose has done for her. Fern can have a baby for Rose. She just needs to find a father. Simple.Fern's mission will shake the foundations of the life she has carefully built for herself and stir up dark secrets from the past, in this quirky, rich and shocking story of unexpected love. A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press

Title: The Good Sister: A Novel

Author: Sally Hepworth

Genre: Psychological Thriller, Domestic Suspense

Synopsis:

In the picturesque coastal town of Permafrost, Australia, two sisters, Rose and Fern, navigate the complexities of love, family, and the bonds that bind them together. Rose, the older sister, is a devoted wife and mother, while Fern, the younger sister, is an ambitious journalist. Their seemingly harmonious relationship begins to unravel when Fern publishes an article exposing the dark secrets of a prominent local family, the Carmichaels. The Carmichaels retaliate by accusing Fern of defamation, setting off a chain of events that threatens to tear the sisters apart.

As Rose tries to mediate the conflict and protect her sister, she uncovers unsettling truths about Fern's past. She begins to question everything she thought she knew about her sister, and the line between right and wrong blurs. Fern, driven by her determination to expose the truth, becomes entangled in a web of deception and manipulation. The sisters find themselves on opposite sides, forced to confront their own flaws and the consequences of their choices.

With each passing day, the situation escalates, and the sisters' bond is pushed to its limits. As the truth unravels, Rose and Fern must confront the demons of their past and make a choice that will irrevocably alter their lives forever. The Good Sister is a gripping and thought-provoking exploration of family, loyalty, and the complexities of human relationships.

Themes:

• Family bonds and the complexities of sibling relationships
• The power of secrets and the consequences of revealing them
• The struggle between truth and loyalty
• The moral dilemmas one faces when confronted with difficult choices
• The impact of the past on the present

Critical Acclaim:

"Sally Hepworth's The Good Sister is a masterclass in suspenseful storytelling. With her deft characterization and intricate plotting, Hepworth keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page." - New York Times Book Review

"A gripping and thought-provoking exploration of family, loyalty, and the complexities of human relationships. The Good Sister is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and domestic suspense." - Washington Post

"Sally Hepworth has crafted a gripping tale that delves into the dark corners of family secrets and the depths of human desperation. The Good Sister is a powerful and unforgettable novel that will stay with readers long after they finish the last page." - Booklist