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The Nanny

Gilly Macmillan
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The Nanny

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Gilly Macmillan

The Nanny

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Nanny by Gilly Macmillan is a psychological thriller centered around a woman named Jo who returns to her family's estate with her daughter. The story unravels as Jo confronts childhood memories and secrets involving a pivotal figure from her past, her former nanny, leading to revelations that impact her present life.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.9

36,870 ratings

63%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Nanny by Gilly Macmillan is praised for its gripping suspense and well-developed characters. Readers appreciate the novel's twists and atmospheric setting. However, some find the plot occasionally predictable and the pacing uneven. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of psychological thrillers, balancing mystery with emotional depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Nanny?

Readers who enjoy The Nanny by Gilly Macmillan are drawn to psychological thrillers with intricate family secrets. Fans of The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins and Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, who appreciate suspenseful narratives and shifting perspectives, will likely find this novel captivating.

3.9

36,870 ratings

63%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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