The Stepsister
When a stranger leaves step-sisters, Victoria and Ness, a half-share in a house in Holland, they think it must be a mistake.
But there's no mistake when Ness goes missing.
Desperate for the truth, Victoria heads to Holland to find out what happened to her. Has she, as her texts show, embarked on a whirlwind romance? Has someone abducted her or even worse?
But there’s someone watching, and that person wants her dead.
Can Victoria find out the truth before it’s too late?
Author Bio –
Jenny O'Brien was born in Ireland and, after a brief sojourn in Wales, now resides in Guernsey.
She's an avid reader and book reviewer for NetGalley in addition to being a RoNA judge.
She writes for both children and adults with a new book coming out every six months or so. She's also an avid collector of cats, broken laptops, dust and happy endings - two of which you'll always find in her books.
She's an avid reader and book reviewer for NetGalley in addition to being a RoNA judge.
She writes for both children and adults with a new book coming out every six months or so. She's also an avid collector of cats, broken laptops, dust and happy endings - two of which you'll always find in her books.
In her spare time she can be found frowning at her wonky cakes and even wonkier breads. You'll be pleased to note she won't be entering Bake-Off.
Readers can find out more about Jenny from her blog: https://jennyobrienwriter.wordpress.com
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My Review
The story has a sense of creepiness which is all-pervading and very cleverly told. There is also a wonderfully evocative portrayal of the merchants' houses typical of parts of Holland - I really could see the story taking place in front of my eyes. However, from the middle onwards as the plot begins to unfold, I did find myself getting confused and at times the storyline seemed somewhat implausible. It was all neatly unravelled by the end but not in the way I had imagined. There is a lot of sadness and poignancy in the relationships, especially between Victoria, Vanessa and the stepmother. I didn't feel that this is a happy read but felt that there was closure and a sense of hope at the end. It's a book which has stayed with me long after I finished it.
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