False Pretences
False Pretences by Margaret Yorke, published by Little, Brown in 1998, is a suspenseful novel that delves into the complexities of familial duty and the unforeseen consequences of past actions. The story follows Isabel, who, despite not having seen her god-daughter Emily for years, feels compelled to help her when trouble arises. Emily, determined to be independent, secures a job as a nanny, only to uncover the troubling truth about her charge’s parentage and the dark history that surrounds it.
As the narrative unfolds, readers will encounter themes of deception and the lengths to which individuals will go to protect those they care about. Emily becomes embroiled in a dangerous situation involving her charge’s illegitimate father, a conman with ulterior motives. The tension escalates as Emily strives to safeguard both her charge and Isabel from the impending chaos, leading to instinctive actions with dire consequences. This edition, comprising 310 pages, presents a chilling exploration of how extraordinary events can impact everyday lives within the framework of a gripping thriller.
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Although she hadn’t seen her god-daughter for several years, Isabel feels duty-bound to help when Emily gets into trouble and takes her under her wing. To her surprise Emily is determined not to be a sponger and gets herself a job as nanny. Emily discovers her charge is illegitimate, the offspring of the naïve daughter of a well-to-do couple and a ne’er-do-well conman who disappeared before the baby was born. Now, unknown to Emily, he is back and determined to exploit his status as parent in return for some cash, and she is violently caught up in his botched attempts at blackmail. Desperately trying to protect her charge from physical and psychological harm, Emily also tries to shield Isabel from becoming entangled in the drama. Then events beyond her control force her to act instinctively but with horrendous effect as her own and other lives are put at risk. Once again Margaret Yorke uses the effect of extraordinary events on every day lives to gripping effect in a tense and chilling novel of suspense.
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