The Favorite Daughter
A Novel
by Kaira Rouda
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Pub Date May 21 2019 | Archive Date Jul 04 2019
HARLEQUIN - Graydon House Books (U.S. & Canada) | Graydon House
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Description
The perfect home. The perfect family. The perfect lie.
Jane Harris lives in a sparkling home in an oceanfront gated community in Orange County. It’s a place that seems too beautiful to be touched by sadness. But exactly one year ago, Jane’s oldest daughter, Mary, died in a tragic accident and Jane has been grief-stricken ever since. Lost in a haze of anti-depressants, she’s barely even left the house. Now that’s all about to change.
It’s time for Jane to reclaim her life and her family. Jane’s husband, David, has planned a memorial service for Mary and three days later, their youngest daughter, Betsy, graduates high school. Yet as Jane reemerges into the world, it’s clear her family has changed without her. Her husband has been working long days—and nights—at the office. Her daughter seems distant, even secretive. And her beloved Mary was always such a good girl—dutiful and loving. But does someone know more about Mary, and about her last day, than they’ve revealed?
The bonds between mothers and daughters, and husbands and wives should never be broken. But you never know how far someone will go to keep a family together…
Advance Praise
“(an) exceptional psychological thriller from Rouda…. Suspense fans will be amply rewarded.” -Publishers Weekly STARRED review
“A chilling glimpse behind the façade of the perfect family that leaves you wanting more.” —Liv Constantine, author of The Last Mrs. Parrish
"Well, Rouda has once again shown that psychological thrillers can be both darkly funny and chilling at the same time without feeling cliched.... I totally recommend this for fans of domestic suspense, it was just so wickedly fun." -NovelGossip.com
"Thank you Kaira Rouda for writing a character that appalled, stunned and kept me up late reading. I'd read another by Rouda in a heartbeat. Well done all around and I think this will definitely be one of the more talked about of 2019. Definitely recommended." -ReadsAndKnits.com
"Best Day Ever was a book I devoured so I cannot wait to read Rouda’s The Favorite Daughter in 2019." -SheReads.com
"My favorite of Kaira Rouda's books so far. I took it down in two afternoons. Compulsively readable and deeply satisfying psychological suspense."-Cristina Alger, USA Today Bestselling Author of The Banker's Wife
Reviews for BEST DAY EVER by Kaira Rouda:
“FABULOUS.” —B.A. Paris, New York Times bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors and The Breakdown
" A creepy, spine-tingling and utterly addictive tale of domestic suspense.” —Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke, bestselling authors
“Highly entertaining and truly surprising!” —Kate Moretti
Named one of POPSUGAR's 25 Books to Read This Fall (2017).
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781525835148 |
| PRICE | $26.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 384 |
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