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This was a fantastic read I hadn’t read the authors first book but heard great things about it. So after how great this was I am going to read it straight away.

Tash is freelance Journalist and mother of a young son Finn. She is struggling to settle Finn into playgroup and also her freelance carers is not going well at all. When Tash is trying to settle Finn into playground one morning she meets Laura who invites Tash into her friendship group with their glamorous lifestyle how can Tash resist. Tash is also working on a story about a young girls death trying to find out what really happened. But finds out the truth may be a lot closer to home than she soon realised.

The other mothers was a great thriller which had you guessing until the very end. There was so many suspects you didn’t know who to trust. Definitely recommend this book.

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the heart of a captivating narrative, I found myself entwined in a tale intricately woven with suspense and curiosity. From the very beginning, the story seized my attention, beckoning me to unravel the layers of mystery that gradually unfolded. However, as the narrative reached its conclusion, a blend of satisfaction and lingering questions colored my overall experience.

The characters, portrayed with depth and intricacy, added layers to the unfolding drama. The well-managed pacing ensured a continuous and engaging journey. Yet, as the story drew to a close, my anticipation for a conclusive resolution left me with both admiration and a sense of yearning.

While the ending may not have aligned with my initial expectations, the beauty lies in the thought-provoking nature of the conclusion. The author's willingness to challenge conventional norms and leave room for interpretation adds a layer of sophistication to the narrative. Looking back, the lingering questions serve as a testament to the story's ability to provoke contemplation and initiate meaningful discussions.

This literary exploration, with its magnetic allure and enigmatic conclusion, underscores the potency of storytelling to captivate and challenge its audience. Reflecting on the pages turned and the unresolved queries, it becomes evident that this tale has transcended the boundaries of a mere story, leaving an enduring imprint on my literary journey.

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If you enjoyed Katherine Faulkners previous book, Greenwich Park, then you will love this one!
For me this started off as a pretty slow burner, but now after finishing the book I can see it was building up the characters, their personalities and friendships so she could lead us all down the path of each woman, to then to turn it all on its head!
Every mum can relate to Tash’s trials as a new mum, especially the early days of playgroups when your child refuses to let you leave. And there always seems to be a little clique of mothers who seem to find newly found parenthood a breeze.
Tash envies that group of mums and their endless play dates, posh coffees, lavish brunches and their friendships and would love to be included in their little clique.
But beware what you wish for because as with a lot of things in life, nothing is quite as it seems.
The story flicks between Tash and Sophie, the previous live in nanny for Claire, one of the other mothers, and Sophie’s chapters are all told under the headings of how many months, weeks, days and even hours and minutes before her death.
Sophie died whilst wild swimming in the local wetlands months before Tash becomes part of the mothers group and the topic of Sophie is not up for discussion within the group.
What Tash fails to tell the other mothers is that now she has become a freelance journalist she has been digging into Sophie’s death.
As all their lives become more entangled, old and new secrets and lies start to rise to the surface, alongside plot twist after plot twist, all leading to an ending that’s as shocking as it is unexpected!

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