Sally Hepworth Sally Hepworth i(8401896 works by)
Gender: Female
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BiographyHistory

Sally Hepworth is a Melbourne-based author. She has lived around the world, spending extended periods in Singapore, the U.K., and Canada, where she worked in event management and Human Resources. (Source: Pan Macmillan website)

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y separately published work icon Darling Girls Sydney : Pan Macmillan Australia , 2023 26507035 2023 single work novel

'It's not just secrets buried at Wild Meadows.

'For as long as they can remember, Jessica, Norah and Alicia have been told how lucky they are. Rescued from family tragedies and raised by a loving foster mother on an idyllic farming estate, they were given an elusive second chance of a happy family life.

'But their childhood wasn't the fairy tale everyone thinks it was. And when a body is discovered under the home they grew up in, the foster sisters find themselves thrust into the spotlight as key witnesses. Or are they prime suspects?

'A thrilling page-turner by New York Times bestselling author Sally Hepworth of sisterhood, secrets, love and murder.' (Publication summary)

2024 winner Ned Kelly Awards for Crime Writing Best Novel
2024 longlisted Colin Roderick Award
2024 longlisted Booksellers Choice Award BookPeople Book of the Year Adult Fiction Book of the Year
y separately published work icon The Soulmate Sydney : Pan Macmillan Australia , 2022 24920418 2022 single work novel

'Gabe is alone at the cliff's edge. His arms are outstretched, palms facing the empty air.'

'He said she jumped. He wouldn't lie.

'Before the woman went over the cliff, Pippa and Gabe were happy. They have the kind of marriage that everyone envies, as well as two sweet young daughters, a supportive family, and a picturesque cliff-side home - which would have been idyllic had the tall beachside cliffs not become so popular among those wishing to end their lives.

'Gabe has become somewhat of a local hero since they moved to the cliff house, talking seven people down from stepping off the edge. But when Gabe fails to save the eighth, Amanda, a sordid web of secrets begins to unravel, pushing bonds of loyalty and love to the brink.

'What wouldn't you do for your soulmate?'  (Publication summary)

2023 shortlisted Ned Kelly Awards for Crime Writing Best Novel
y separately published work icon The Younger Wife Sydney : Pan Macmillan Australia , 2021 22127393 2021 single work novel

'From the New York Times bestselling author of The Good Sister and The Mother-in-Law comes a new novel of family drama and long-buried secrets.

'The moment she laid eyes on Heather Wisher, Tully knew this woman was going to destroy their lives.

'Tully and Rachel are murderous when they discover their father has a new girlfriend. The fact that Heather is half his age isn't even the most shocking part. Stephen is still married to their mother, who is stricken with Alzheimer's Disease.

'Heather knows she has an uphill battle to win Tully and Rachel over - particularly while carrying the shameful secrets of her past. But, as it turns out, her soon-to-be stepdaughters have secrets of their own.

'The announcement of Stephen and Heather's engagement threatens to set off a family implosion, with old wounds and dark secrets finally being forced to the surface.

'A garage full of stolen goods. An old hot water bottle, stuffed with cash. A blood-soaked wedding. And that's only the beginning...' (Publication summary)

2022 longlisted Davitt Award Best Adult Crime Novel
2022 shortlisted Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) Australian General Fiction Book of the Year
2022 longlisted APA Book Design Awards Best Designed Commercial Fiction Cover designed by Christa Moffitt, Christabella Designs.
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