The Nanny

About the book

The compelling story of family secrets and betrayal is brought to life by the talented author of What She Knew, a bestseller in The New York Times. When Hannah, the beloved nanny, disappeared mysteriously in the summer of 1988, seven-year-old Jocelyn Holt was left heartbroken. The loss haunted Jo, leading her to grow up resentful and detached, eventually leaving her parents and their old, aristocratic home, Lake Hall, in the past.

Three decades later, Jo returns to the estate and is faced with confronting her strained relationship with her mother. The discovery of human remains in the lake on the property prompts Jo to question everything she believed to be true. A surprise visitor then arrives, shattering Jo's world once more. Determined to unravel the mysteries of her past, Jo delves into the identity of her nanny, the reasons for her departure, and the trustworthiness of her own mother.

In this gripping narrative of deceit and hidden truths, Gilly Macmillan delves into the darkest impulses and yearnings of the human soul. The Nanny is a cunningly crafted story that forces us to acknowledge that sometimes the harsh reality is harder to face than a comforting lie.