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I always look forward to a book by Sandie Jones as they are twisty, psychological thrillers. Her latest novel, The Half Sister, fits the bill. The story follows Kate and her husband, Matt, who are both journalists and trying desperately to conceive. It also follows Lauren and her husband, Simon, who have 3 children, but a volatile relationship. Lauren and Kate are at odds with each other, each thinking that the other leads an idyllic life. Their mother, Rose, is still grieving over the sudden death of her husband, Harry, a year earlier.
At Sunday dinner, the family is surprised when there is a knock at the door. They open it to find Jess, a 22-year old woman who claims to be the child of Harry. Lauren believes her, but Kate is suspicious.
As the story unfolds, we find that there are many reasons why Kate and Lauren have a tense relationship with each other, and why they each felt differently about their parents.
Kate, the journalist, seeks to find out Jess's real story. There are many holes in her story about being adopted and her credentials. Everything comes to a head, ending with a surprise about who she is and why she came searching for them.
This is a very quick and enjoyable read. I did suspect something, having read Sandie Jones's previous novels, so I wasn't completely surprised by the ending.
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