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The Other Daughter by Lauren Willig
5.0
In 1927, Rachel Woodley is living in France working as a governess. She receives a telegram altering her to her mother's ailing health in England. Upon her return to England she discovers that she is too late; her mother has died. While going through her mother's room, Rachel discovers a picture, torn out from a gossip publication, of her father posing wit a woman who is listed as his daughter, Olivia. This is a traumatic moment for Rachel, as she was told when she was 4 years old that her father, a botanist, died. Not only is Rachel's father very much alive, he is an Earl and has another family!
Rachel travels to London to learn more about her father....She meets gossip columnist named Simon who helps her come up with a plan to become part of the "it crowd" to ultimately get revenge on her father. Through the schemes of both Rachel and Simon, many will be effected. Rachel starts out not really knowing how her actions effect others. She is just wanting to make sure her father sees her and has to answer for leaving her and her mother so long ago.
This novel was amazing in so many ways. It was suspenseful, well written and eloquently delivered by the author. I was on the edge of my seat and completely surprised by the shocking ending. I never ever saw it coming!! That to me, makes a five star read. This is my first book by Lauren Willig but it certainly won't be the last.
Rachel travels to London to learn more about her father....She meets gossip columnist named Simon who helps her come up with a plan to become part of the "it crowd" to ultimately get revenge on her father. Through the schemes of both Rachel and Simon, many will be effected. Rachel starts out not really knowing how her actions effect others. She is just wanting to make sure her father sees her and has to answer for leaving her and her mother so long ago.
This novel was amazing in so many ways. It was suspenseful, well written and eloquently delivered by the author. I was on the edge of my seat and completely surprised by the shocking ending. I never ever saw it coming!! That to me, makes a five star read. This is my first book by Lauren Willig but it certainly won't be the last.