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Darling Rose Gold

By: Stephanie Wrobel
Narrated by: Megan Dodds, Jill Winternitz
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Publisher's summary

The USA Today and Edgar Award Nominated Best Seller

"If you enjoyed The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, read Darling Rose Gold." (Washington Post)

“Sensationally good - two complex characters power the story like a nuclear reaction.” (Lee Child)

A most anticipated book of 2020 by Newsweek Marie Claire ∙ Bustle ∙ ShondalandPopSugar ∙ Woman’s Day ∙ Good Housekeeping ∙ BookRiot ∙ She Reads

Mothers never forget. Daughters never forgive.

For the first 18 years of her life, Rose Gold Watts believed she was seriously ill. She was allergic to everything, used a wheelchair and practically lived at the hospital. Neighbors did all they could, holding fundraisers and offering shoulders to cry on, but no matter how many doctors, tests, or surgeries, no one could figure out what was wrong with Rose Gold.

Turns out her mom, Patty Watts, was just a really good liar.

After serving five years in prison, Patty gets out with nowhere to go and begs her daughter to take her in. The entire community is shocked when Rose Gold says yes.

Patty insists all she wants is to reconcile their differences. She says she's forgiven Rose Gold for turning her in and testifying against her. But Rose Gold knows her mother. Patty Watts always settles a score.

Unfortunately for Patty, Rose Gold is no longer her weak little darling...

And she's waited such a long time for her mother to come home.

“Dazzling, dark and utterly delicious” (J. P. Delaney, New York Times best-selling author of The Girl Before)

“One of the most captivating and disturbing thrillers I've read this year. An astonishing debut” (Samantha Downing, USA Today best-selling author of My Lovely Wife)

©2020 Stephanie Wrobel (P)2020 Penguin Audio
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Newsweek’s 20 Most Anticipated Books of 2020
Marie Claire's Best Books by Women in 2020
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"Perfect for fans of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train...set to be next year's biggest thriller." (Stylist)

Darling Rose Gold is an absolutely brilliant book; funny, dark, authentic and a total page turner. I loved it." (Lisa Jewell, New York Times best-selling author of The Family Upstairs)

Editor's Pick

Mommy dearest?
"Mother-daughter relationships rarely get more complicated than that of Patty and Rose Gold Watts. Patty went to prison for spending decades making her daughter ill in a case of Munchausen by proxy, yet Rose Gold, who testified against her mother, picks up Patty upon her release five years later and takes her home. What ensues is a masterclass in manipulation, psychological damage, and pure old vengeance. It’s a fun, wild ride with Megan Dodds and Jill Winternitz as our narrator guides, each embodying these two women and immersing us in this complex thriller."
Abby W., Audible Editor

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horrible beauty

I'd say the characters are some of the worst people I've ever met. I'd also say I see how they got that way. it's hard to root for anyone or not root for them. engaging, quick and a hit to the stomach

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These women are insane, and it's a crazy ride

Wow...just wow. How do I even respond to this book? This book is disturbing on a level I didn't was going to exist when I decided to read it. The main characters in this book are both so messed up, you don't know who is worse, the mother or the daughter. It shows that damage to your children turns into more as they grow older and never get the help they really need. The mother is so disturbing, but in a way I feel like Rose Gold may be worse. She definitely gets even in the end. If you want a crazy ride of a mother and daughter and the abuse they go through, this is the book for you.

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hmmmm, not sure how i feel about this

there is not a single likable character in this story, so that made it tough. however, the narrator was very good and the plot was intriguing enough to stick with it. you can see the ending before you get there but it’s worth finishing.

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Interesting read

Loved the voices and storyline. Perfect audible for someone looking to get into them. Can’t wait to hear the other books.

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A different ending to Gypsy Rose Blanchard

I liked this book a lot! The psych aspect was so interesting and a good twist. Great narrator!

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This is a must read for fans of psychological thrillers!

I tore through this book very quickly. Obviously this was written with some basis on the Gypsy Rose Blanchard case but the twists and turns the author makes are fantastic!
The narrators nailed it!

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Love the performance & story! 5 STARS

I’m not one to leave reviews even though other’s reviews are what decides my next read. But, ohhh what a book! The performances of the two actresses whom narrated this incredibly satisfying story were absolute perfection! I don’t believe that anyone could have done better. And the story was so good! I have never had an audiobook pull me in quite like this one did and I just wanted to listen to it from start to finish in one sitting. It was fascinating to follow this writer’s alternate path of the true life story of Gypsy Rose. I will recommend this to absolutely everyone and give it the highest rating in all categories.

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BWAHAHAHAHA! (evil laugh!)

I was intrigued by the premise of this story - and I was not disappointed. It was even better than I had expected and really full of twists and turns. The back and forth plot building was terrific and the narration was spot on.
I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did!

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This was good

I don’t write too many reviews so...
Anyway this is a good solid story. The narrators/actors were perfect. Didn’t give a 5 just because sometimes we can see around corners. No spoilers, totally worth a credit.

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So good!

I really enjoyed this book. The narrators did a great job and the story hooked me from the start.

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