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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Family Next Door and The Mother-in-Law with new novel The Younger Wife out now.

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 fall 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.

WINNER OF THE DAVITT AWARD FOR ADULT FICTION 2021

PRAISE FOR THE GOOD SISTER

'An exceptional observer of people and their relationships' Graeme Simsion, bestselling author of The Rosie Project

'excellent on a number of fronts: characterisation, setting, structure and pacing are all done with care and skill' - The Age

'This novel is excellent on a number of fronts: characterisation, setting, structure and pacing are all done with care and skill' Sydney Morning Herald

'A great read. It's laugh out loud funny. It's as unpredictable as it is heartwarming. If you enjoyed Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, you will find it hard to put down' Herald Sun

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I absolutely loved The Good Sister. Fern is such a wonderful character. The crossover of uplit and psychological suspense is so successful. I found it immensely enjoyable, heart-warming and satisfying. Sally Hepworth is a brilliant writer ― Emma Curtis, bestselling author of Keep Her Quiet

No one writes domestic suspense like Sally Hepworth. The Good Sister is the perfect blend of suspense and heart ― Kelly Rimmer, bestselling author of Truths I Never Told You

Compelling story, plenty of twists and a satisfying ending. Sally is an exceptional observer of people and their relationships ― Graeme Simsion, author of The Rosie Result

Absolutely stunning ― Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Weight Without Silence

Sally keeps getting better and better. The Good Sister is the perfect blend of suspense, twists and richly drawn characters that will have you loving or hating them ― Heidi Perks, bestselling author of The Whispers

An utterly compelling emotional mystery, with beautifully realised characters and a delicious dark twist. I loved it! ― Adele Parks

I was utterly enthralled as I always am with Sally Hepworth's extraordinary novels. I loved the way my feelings for the two sisters grew and changed and twisted throughout the read as I got to know them more and towards the end there was no way I was putting that book down! ― Nicola Moriarty

A stunningly clever thriller made doubly suspenseful by not one, but two unreliable narrators ― People (Australia), Book of the Week

A captivating story with utterly convincing characters. A sense of threat lurks quietly in the background throughout, making this both a satisfying and chilling read ― Rachel Abbott, bestselling author of Close Your Eyes

This is a very sensitively told story, not afraid to pull its punches right to the final page ― Daily Mail

A riveting page-turner that asks when noble support become manipulation ― Woman’s Weekly

If you loved The Family Next Door and The Mother-in-Law you'll be glued to her latest twisty drama. Read it, then breathe again!' ― Peterborough Telegraph

Incredibly sweet and utterly shocking, this domestic thriller compels from the very first page ― Heat

A delicious baked Alaska of a novel: sweet and warm with an icy chill at the centre ― Saga Magazine

A riveting page-turner ― Woman

A gripping, thoroughly original and sinuously twisting shocker ― Independent.ie --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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A quirky, rich and shocking story of unexpected love by bestselling author of The Mother-in-Law, Sally Hepworth - now in B format. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

"A stunningly clever thriller made doubly suspenseful by not one, but two unreliable narrators." - People

Sally 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 what families keep hidden.

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Sally Hepworth is the New York Times bestselling author of six novels, most recently The Good Sister (2020), which was an instant bestseller. Her novel, The Mother-In-Law (2019) has been optioned for a TV series by Hollywood actress and producer, Amy Poehler. Drawing on the good, the bad and the downright odd of human behaviour, Sally writes incisively about family, relationships and identity. Her domestic thriller novels are laced with quirky humour, sass and a darkly charming tone. Sally's novels are available worldwide in English and have been translated into 20 languages. Sally lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband, three children and one adorable dog. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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A dark, twisty psychological thriller about the unyielding bond between two sisters and a secret that will break them. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Sally Hepworth is the New York Times bestselling author of six novels, most recently The Good Sister (2020) which was an instant bestseller. Her novel The Mother-In-Law (2019) has been optioned for a TV series by Hollywood actress and producer Amy Poehler. Drawing on the good, the bad and the downright odd of human behaviour, Sally writes incisively about family, relationships, drama and identity. Her novels have been translated into 20 languages. Sally lives in Melbourne, Australia with her family. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0899HDWKC
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Macmillan Australia (27 October 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1601 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 286 pages

Best Sellers Rank: 502 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- 72 in Contemporary Fiction (Kindle Store)
- 97 in Thrillers (Kindle Store)
- 157 in Thrillers & Suspense (Books)

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Sally Hepworth is the bestselling author of The Secrets of Midwives (2015), The Things We Keep (2016) The Mother's Promise (2017), The Family Next Door (2018) and The Mother In Law (April 2019). Sally's books have been labelled “enchanting” by The Herald Sun, “smart and engaging” by Publisher’s Weekly, and New York Times bestselling authors Liane Moriarty and Emily Giffin have praised Sally’s novels as “women’s fiction at its finest” and “totally absorbing”.

Sally's novels are available worldwide in English and have been translated into 10+ languages.

Sally lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband and three children.

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Brigid Mary

The Good Sister was such a good book that it ruined my week.

Reviewed in Australia on 10 December 2020

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I started to read, The Good Sister on a Sunday. On that day, I was supposed to do the weekly shop, meal prep and generally get ready for the hectic week ahead. Oops, that didn't happen, I was too busy reading.

I loved the characters so much that I couldn't put the book down, they intrigued me, I couldn't stop, I had to go on.

Knowing this, the author really should offer meal solutions along with her book.

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Cas22

Original and insightful novel about the complexities of sibling relationships

Reviewed in Australia on 22 August 2021

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A very original and clever story about the complex and contradictory relationship between two sisters, one of whom is on the autism spectrum. The novel skilfully demonstrates how positive qualities such as concern, care and support can also have their darker side resulting in a relationship that is controlling, manipulative and self-serving. All the characters were beautifully drawn, engaging and believable and I had my fingers crossed for Fern, the sister with autism, hoping all would end well.

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mel_mox

Great read

Reviewed in Australia on 10 November 2020

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Wow I read this pretty quickly. Love Sally’s work. I really liked the relationship between the sisters it was very accurate, being a sister myself.
I also liked the storyline and the twists. Css as it wait for your next book.

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Engaging and enthralling

Reviewed in Australia on 30 October 2020

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I loved this book and found myself totally engaged and fascinated. The characters were so well developed and credible, and the plot perfectly constructed I had to stay up until 3am to finish. (I also loved the Bayside Library and want to go there...)

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Anthea

Makes you want to keep reading.

Reviewed in Australia on 27 January 2021

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Loved this book from the beginning. Sally Hepworth writes a wonderful story that twists and turns and has unexpected outcomes. Rose is a character that you first admire and then pity, while Fern grows and finds her true abilities and strengths. Perhaps if we were all a little less neurotypical and a little more neurodiverse the world may be a better place.

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Sarah T

Buy this book!

Reviewed in Australia on 1 December 2020

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One of the best books I’ve read this year. Love Sally Hepworth, and somehow she keeps outdoing herself. I love the character of Fern, who is a bit Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine crossed with The Rosie Project, but even more loveable. This is a gripping family drama that had me up way too late because I couldn’t put it down.

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Sarah Debenham

Chef's kiss!

Reviewed in Australia on 15 January 2021

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I'm a slow reader and get so easily distracted and bored but I finished this book in four days and stayed up until 1am to finish it. The character development was amazing and the plot! *chefs kiss* The last few chapters gave me goose bumps and the twist had me scanning the pages in shock! Have already downloaded another book from Sally. Off to start it now!

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Katherine Hamilton

Brilliant!!

Reviewed in Australia on 10 February 2021

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I absolutely loved reading this book. I couldn't put it down because I had to know what happened next. The story and the characters have just the right amount of complexity and emotion to keep you hooked and I found myself really starting to care about the outcome. Please write a sequel Sally!! I want to keep reading about Fern, Wally/Rocco and Willow. Are they going to have more kids and live in a tiny house off the grid? I would really like to know!

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Ruby B

A book I shall remember for a long long time.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 May 2021

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From the very first line, right up until the last sentence I was mesmerized by this book. It is written so thoughtfully and tenderly that I didn't want it to end.
I was torn between both sisters not quite knowing which one to feel sad for the most.
I despised the mother and then I saw another side to her.
This is the first Sally Hepworth book I have ever read but it definitely won't be the last.
What a great book.

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vicki.reads.books

Who is The Good Sister?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 October 2021

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This was my first Sally Hepworth novel and I really enjoyed it. The characters were some of the best I've read, with the twins at the centre of the story - Fern and Rose - juxtaposed for maximum effect.

There were definite 'Gone Girl' vibes about this one, with half of the novel narrated directly by Fern and the other half via Rose's diary. Everything you think you know in the first half begins to unravel in the second, at the perfect pace - slow enough that it feels insidious, but never so slow that it gets boring.

I found The Good Sister to be insightful, clever, dark and delicious. It's very easy to read and I flew through it much faster than I expected. I've only awarded four stars because it didn't make me fly back to Amazon to buy another Sally Hepworth book, simply because of personal taste - but it was very good.

Charlotte C.

A good read, but...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 June 2021

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Very enjoyable, whizzed through it in a day.

To the author - and presumably the editor too - there is *no similarity* between narcissism and borderline personality disorder. Do you actually know what borderline personality disorder is? I was genuinely appalled that you could have a character describe another as narcissistic or having BPD, as if BPD is somehow worse that narcissism. If I hadn't been so close to the end of the book that would have put me off reading any further.

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Pepsimax_girl

The only book that has had me yelling "No!" at it.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 May 2021

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This is a really great book, full of twists and turns. When you start reading you know that some isn't quite right but I don't think many will guess the plot from the start.
It was well written and moved on at a great pace. It is the only book, that I have read recently that resulted me shouting at the book! I don't even shout at the TV, but I was saying, "No!" to the book. Absolutely worth the read.

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Such a good book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 May 2021

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I really enjoyed this book. I loved Fern, and her relationship with 'Wally' was absolutely endearing. At first I felt that Rose was so kind and protective towards her twin, then I felt she was over protective and somewhat controlling of Fern, but the twist at the end took me by surprise!

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