Emily is accused for making a mistake at her work as a midwife. She flees to her family home. But who is the young woman living with her elderly father? Françoise likes caring for people, she is known for being especially good with the old and dying. It is obious that both women withhold secrets and aren’t telling the whole truth. So when Emilys father dies, has someone helped? I think it’s really clever that the story is told alternatly from Emily’s and Françoise’s point of view. You find yourself suddenly cheering for the other team. A captivating psycological thriller without bloodshed, I couldn’t put this book down.