The Au Pair by Emma Rous: Review

One of the best parts about being a book reviewer is the fact that I get to read the most amazing authors around. I had the ability to read and review an upcoming mystery and suspense fiction that was captivating and loaded with family secrets!

Due to release in January, you need to check out The Au Pair! Here are my thoughts.

The Au Pair by Emma Rous
Publisher: Berkley (January 8, 2019)
ISBN-13: 978-0440000457

ABOUT:
Seraphine Mayes and her twin brother, Danny, were born in the middle of summer at their family’s estate on the Norfolk coast. Within hours of their birth, their mother threw herself from the cliffs, the au pair fled, and the village thrilled with whispers of dark cloaks, changelings, and the aloof couple who drew a young nanny into their inner circle.

Now an adult, Seraphine mourns the recent death of her father. While going through his belongings, she uncovers a family photograph that raises dangerous questions. It was taken on the day the twins were born, and in the photo, their mother, surrounded by her husband and her young son, is smiling serenely and holding just one baby.

Who is the child, and what really happened that day?

The Au Pair by Emma Rous

This is one crazy book. As it was I ended up reading the story in the middle of one of my busiest weeks. So I only got to read in bits and pieces and it was frustrating for me. I was chomping at the bit to tear into this story!

This story is very unique. Told from two different points of view, we are introduced to a twin who is confused and wondering about certain bits of her family history. On the other hand, we hear the story from the au pair who worked for the family because the mother was slightly unstable and delicate.

And what a story these two people told. From unexpected deaths to questionable accidents, my head was spinning several times! We also learned of suspicious activities, deep, dark secrets, and very interesting circumstances surrounding the twins in the family.

The author has created an intricate plot that made me go back a few times to re-read sections. With many twists and turns, we are kept off balance just a bit as we learn of this twisted family history. You have to read it to believe it.

Interesting and surprising in many ways, Emma Rous brings the unexpected to the mystery and suspense genre. Can’t wait to read more from her.

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.