Just Like The Other Girls
A Novel
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3.8 • 36 Ratings
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Publisher Description
“A chilling novel showcasing Claire Douglas's trademark brilliantly claustrophobic settings and tightly plotted twists. Impossible to know which of the well-drawn characters to trust and very hard to put down.”—Gilly MacMillan, bestselling author of What She Knew
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Do Not Disturb, an electrifying tale of psychological suspense in which an unsuspecting young woman finds herself trapped in an increasingly sinister web of mystery and lies.
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She thought she was safe. So did the others . . .
At loose ends after the devastating death of her mother, Una Richardson responds to an advertisement for a ladies’ companion, a position that leads her into the wealthy, secluded world of Mrs. Elspeth McKenzie.
But Elspeth's home isn’t the comforting haven it seems.
Kathryn, her cold and bitter daughter, resents Una's presence. More disturbing is evidence suggesting two girls lived here before her.
What happened to the young women?
Why won’t the McKenzies talk about them?
What are they hiding?
As the walls begin to close in around her, Una fears she'll end up just like the other girls . . .
Don’t miss these other psychological thrillers from Claire Douglas
The New NeighborsThe Wrong SisterThe Woman Who LiedThe Girls Who DisappearedThe Couple at Number 9Then She VanishesDo Not DisturbLast Seen AliveLocal Girl MissingThe Sisters
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Una Richardson, the protagonist of this seductive psychological thriller from Douglas (The Sisters), is still mourning her mother's death when she accepts a job as a live-in companion and carer for wealthy Elspeth McKenzie. Elspeth immediately forms a strong attachment to her, much to the chagrin of the old woman's middle-aged daughter, Kathryn, who doesn't hide her resentment. Still, Una considers herself lucky to have found a well-paying job in a beautiful house in a desirable suburb of Bristol, England. Soon after her arrival, Una learns her predecessor left suddenly, never to be seen again. After a little investigation, she discovers that other McKenzie companions/carers have died of apparent accidents or suicide. When the police enter the picture, Una and her best friend, Courtney, decide to find out what secrets might be lurking in the McKenzie family home. Douglas builds suspense through multiple points of view, including the endearing Una's vivid first-person narration, Kathryn's reminiscences, and a stalker's disturbing commentary. Fully formed characters, plausible red herrings, and plenty of surprises keep the pages turning. Readers will eagerly await the author's next.
