The Other Mothers

The author of the “twisty, fast-paced” (The Sunday Times, London) Greenwich Park returns with another gripping thriller. This time, the story revolves around murder, class dynamics, and motherhood in an affluent London neighborhood.

When a young nanny is found dead under mysterious circumstances, Tash, a new mom and aspiring freelance journalist, is drawn to the case. She's also seeking new friends to navigate motherhood, which leads her to a group of sophisticated women in her son’s playgroup. These mothers live in a neighborhood of luxury and elegance, a stark contrast to Tash's cramped basement flat and financial struggles. As she becomes part of their world through social gatherings and playdates, Tash is enamored with the life they represent.

However, as Tash delves deeper into the community, she uncovers darker secrets. Another young woman's death raises suspicions, leading Tash to question the true nature of her newfound friendships. Is she being manipulated? Are these women truly her friends, or is there a more sinister agenda at play? As Tash investigates, she realizes she might be in over her head, entangled in a web of deceit and danger. The line between friend and foe becomes increasingly blurred, leaving Tash to wonder who she can trust in this exclusive and treacherous world.