The Nanny A Novel
The Nanny A Novel by Gilly Macmillan, published by HarperCollins on September 10, 2019, is a psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of family secrets and the impact of betrayal. This 384-page book follows Jocelyn Holt, who, at the age of seven, was devastated by the sudden disappearance of her beloved nanny, Hannah. As Jo returns to her childhood home thirty years later, she is forced to confront her strained relationship with her mother and the haunting memories of her past.
In this narrative, Jo’s life takes a dramatic turn when human remains are discovered in a lake on her family’s estate, prompting her to reevaluate everything she thought she knew about her nanny and her family. The story unfolds as Jo grapples with her memories and the arrival of an unexpected visitor, leading her to question trust and the nature of truth. Gilly Macmillan intricately weaves themes of suspense and deception throughout the plot, inviting readers to explore the darker aspects of human relationships.
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The New York Times bestselling author of What She Knew conjures a dark and unpredictable tale of family secrets that explores the lengths people will go to hurt one another.
When her beloved nanny, Hannah, left without a trace in the summer of 1988, seven-year-old Jocelyn Holt was devastated. Haunted by the loss, Jo grew up bitter and distant, and eventually left her parents and Lake Hall, their faded aristocratic home, behind.
Thirty years later, Jo returns to the house and is forced to confront her troubled relationship with her mother. But when human remains are accidentally uncovered in a lake on the estate, Jo begins to question everything she thought she knew.
Then an unexpected visitor knocks on the door and Jo’s world is destroyed again. Desperate to piece together the gaping holes in her memory, Jo must uncover who her nanny really was, why she left, and if she can trust her own mother…
In this compulsively readable tale of secrets, lies, and deception, Gilly Macmillan explores the darkest impulses and desires of the human heart. Diabolically clever, The Nanny reminds us that sometimes the truth hurts so much you’d rather hear the lie.
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