One Dark Summer

By: Saskia Sarginson

Narrated by: Anna Burnett, Gloria Sanders

The BRAND NEW psychological thriller from Richard and Judy bestselling author of The Twins, Saskia Sarginson. Perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, Freida McFadden and Girl on the Train! It was the summer that changed everything…

With trembling hands, Meg knocks on the door of the large manor house. Behind her, the view down to the river is spectacular. She’s here to be the nanny to two young children.

It’s not the job Meg is anxious about, though. It’s the house itself that scares her, and the secrets lurking inside. Not only that, but will her new employer recognise her?

The door opens. A beautiful, smiling woman greets her and ushers her inside.

As she walks in, Meg realizes the house is exactly as she remembers. Her employer hasn’t changed much, either, unlike Meg. The last time they met was fifteen years ago, when Meg was a child.

Because this is where Meg lived the summer her mother went missing. The summer her life changed. The summer Meg believes she killed a man.

Now she’s back, in disguise as Margaret the nanny, and determined to find out what really happened. But some secrets are best left buried. Because someone knows exactly who Meg is, and they will do whatever it takes to keep her quiet…

A completely gripping, powerfully-written, nailbitingly-twisty thriller, guaranteed to keep listeners up all night, from bestselling Richard & Judy Bookclub author, Saskia Sarginson.

©2025 Saskia Sarginson (P)2025 Boldwood Books

The suspense

The going back n forth with the characters n the before n now happening quite confusing but great

It's not fast-paced, but it's still really good!

It's been 15 years since her mother went missing, and Meg, aka Margaret the nanny, has returned to Deben Manor to see what she can find out about her mother's disappearance. What she discovers in the end is way more than she could've ever prepared herself for.

Waning interest

Basically a good read, but not realistic. Also too many characters and nonsensical situations.
I don't recommend.