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The book begins with frantic letters from Rowan to a solicitor advocate. Rowan has been imprisoned and is awaiting trial for allegedly murdering a child while being a nanny of a rich family in Scotland. Her detailed letters provide as her only means to explain everything that happened and prove her innocence, with the hopes of convincing the advocate to free her.
Rowan’s story begins with seeing an ad wanting a resident nanny for 3 children with a very generous salary and benefits. While her gut ...more
Rowan’s story begins with seeing an ad wanting a resident nanny for 3 children with a very generous salary and benefits. While her gut ...more
Rowan is a 20-something woman who wants a fresh start in life. She answers an ad for a live-in nanny position in Scotland, and she feels like it is an answer to her prayers. In the midst of her life-changing move, she tries to solve the mystery of what happened to the previous nannies.
There is plenty of foreshadowing early on, so you know that trouble is brewing. Ruth Ware is great at building a creepy atmosphere. She is also good at laying out the elements of a good mystery. There were definit ...more
There is plenty of foreshadowing early on, so you know that trouble is brewing. Ruth Ware is great at building a creepy atmosphere. She is also good at laying out the elements of a good mystery. There were definit ...more
I’d like to thank Gallery/Scout Press and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC copy in return for an honest review.
This is my first Ruth Ware book and I plan to read more! The Turn of the Key is a suspenseful story about a live-in nanny turned murder suspect. The book is written from the point of view of the nanny writing seeking an attorney or “solicitor” to represent her in her trial. In this letter, she lays out how she came upon the nanny position, the interview and the adventures that ens ...more
This is my first Ruth Ware book and I plan to read more! The Turn of the Key is a suspenseful story about a live-in nanny turned murder suspect. The book is written from the point of view of the nanny writing seeking an attorney or “solicitor” to represent her in her trial. In this letter, she lays out how she came upon the nanny position, the interview and the adventures that ens ...more
So I wasn’t overly excited for this... I’ve heard mixed reviews and my last Ware novel was mixed feelings. However, I got into it and I’m still confused and don’t know how I feel.
I did get scared 😅 I don’t do creepy potential haunted houses I like tangible threats.
20 something Rowan finds the perfect job- a residential nannying position offering a very high wage with perks. The home is magnificent and has everything she ever dreamt of.
The only drawback is they can’t hold a nanny.
With every na ...more
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