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Emily Proudman tries to juggle her work as a receptionist with acting auditions but she seems to be failing at both. Her relationship with her parents is damaged due to her keeping her distance from them until she has to ask them for money. When she loses her job, her agent and is facing eviction from her apartment, Emily doesn't know what to do or where to turn for help. Her former boss, Scott Denny, swoops in to save the day with a job offer that's too good to be true.
Emily travels to Scott's remote, isolated French estate to help his wife and daughter. Emily will function as a housekeeper, help with renovations on the estate and whatever else Scott's wife Nina needs. Emily develops a close friendship with Nina and her special needs daughter Aurelia. They spend days by the pool, drinking wine and exploring their own private paradise. However, Emily sees some troubling behaviors from both Nina and Aurelia. Eventually, Emily realizes there is something very, very wrong. However, is it too late?
I read The Safe Place in a day. It's a fast-paced thriller that will have you guessing. The twists and turns were surprising and unpredictable. The characters are fascinating, well-described and interesting. The remote French setting was so vividly described. It was such a juxtaposition between the peaceful, beautiful estate and the building tension throughout the story. Emily makes some bad decisions that had me feeling frustrated but they were believable with how desperate she was. Overall, this was a compelling, unique thriller.
Emily Proudman tries to juggle her work as a receptionist with acting auditions but she seems to be failing at both. Her relationship with her parents is damaged due to her keeping her distance from them until she has to ask them for money. When she loses her job, her agent and is facing eviction from her apartment, Emily doesn't know what to do or where to turn for help. Her former boss, Scott Denny, swoops in to save the day with a job offer that's too good to be true.
Emily travels to Scott's remote, isolated French estate to help his wife and daughter. Emily will function as a housekeeper, help with renovations on the estate and whatever else Scott's wife Nina needs. Emily develops a close friendship with Nina and her special needs daughter Aurelia. They spend days by the pool, drinking wine and exploring their own private paradise. However, Emily sees some troubling behaviors from both Nina and Aurelia. Eventually, Emily realizes there is something very, very wrong. However, is it too late?
I read The Safe Place in a day. It's a fast-paced thriller that will have you guessing. The twists and turns were surprising and unpredictable. The characters are fascinating, well-described and interesting. The remote French setting was so vividly described. It was such a juxtaposition between the peaceful, beautiful estate and the building tension throughout the story. Emily makes some bad decisions that had me feeling frustrated but they were believable with how desperate she was. Overall, this was a compelling, unique thriller.