Darling Girls

A Novel

By: Sally Hepworth

Narrated by: Jessica Clarke

SISTERS, SECRETS, LOVE, AND MURDER... Sally Hepworth’s novel Darling Girls has it all.

For as long as they can remember, Jessica, Norah, and Alicia have been told how lucky they are. As young girls they were rescued from family tragedies and raised by a loving foster mother, Miss Fairchild, on an idyllic farming estate and given an elusive second chance at a happy family life.

But their childhood wasn’t the fairy tale everyone thinks it was. Miss Fairchild had rules. Miss Fairchild could be unpredictable. And Miss Fairchild was never, ever to be crossed. In a moment of desperation, the three broke away from Miss Fairchild and thought they were free. Even though they never saw her again, she was always somewhere in the shadows of their minds. When a body is discovered under the home they grew up in, the foster sisters find themselves thrust into the spotlight as key witnesses. Or are they prime suspects?

A thrilling page-turner of sisterhood, secrets, love, and murder by New York Times bestselling author Sally Hepworth.

“Sally Hepworth writes characters you love.” —LIANE MORIARTY, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF APPLES NEVER FALL

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

Critic reviews

"This is the rare story that’s equally character and plot driven, with the “sisters” portrayed as distinct and lovable and the plot just packed with twists. Hating Miss Fairchild is the icing on the cake." --First Clue

"Sally Hepworth's Darling Girls is the kind of story that grabs you hard and doesn't let go. Easily one of the best books I've read all year. An absolute page-turner from first word to last... A superb and haunting mystery." --New York Times bestselling author Jane Harper

"As in The Soulmate, compelling themes of trust, betrayal, and brittle façades circle the sisters’ relationships, raising the stakes of the investigation painfully high. Hepworth's fans will be primed for her newest unnerving thriller." --Booklist

Dark book about foster care

This was a dark Audible book about foster care.. sad how these girls fell victim to the adult who should be loving them.. I finished the audible in 2 days..

Incredible Book!

I listen to about 220 books a year and there’s been about five so far this year that I’ve truly enjoyed because the story had some merit to it some “meat and potatoes.” Substance, this story had it — I paid attention. I didn’t fall asleep, listening to the book. I didn’t yawn and get bored or let it play when it fell from my ears, I was riveted. This was good. Don’t stop doing what you’re doing. Excellent! I can’t wait to read or listen to more by you. Thank you.

Good until the worst ending ever

Well it was good ,a solid 3,star rating and then the ending happened and it was so horrible,violent,disturbing to a young innocent baby that I wished a never listened to this book . Reader beware.

Wondering where the baby came from

Pretty good. Didnt see the ending coming but it was sorta underwhelming . Story was good overall

characters so intriguing

I really loved this book. I have been a fan of Hepworth for a while now, but it's so obvious from this novel that her writing has developed to a whole new dimension. The characters were loveable and relatable. I loved Norah, Alicia, and Jessica each for different reasons. I also loved to hate Mrs. Fairchild. The book is fast paced and keeps you engaged by switching back and forth in perspectives and the evening is PERFECT. First, full 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 book I've read and enjoyed all year!