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Mothers never forget. Daughters never forgive.
In Rose Gold's Secret , for eighteen years, Rose Gold Watts believed she was seriously ill. She was allergic to everything and kept in hospitals. She even thought she really needed a gastric tube, surgeries, a wheelchair... Her neighbors did their best to help, but no matter how many doctors the girl saw, how many tests or surgeries she underwent, no one knew what was wrong with her.
It turns out her mother, Patty Watts, is a master liar. And after five years in prison, she's finally free. All Patty wants is to put her hurt behind her, make peace with her daughter—who testified against her—and care for her grandson. So when Rose Gold agrees to let Patty live with her, it seems the mother-daughter relationship is indeed moving toward reconciliation.
But Rose Gold knows her mother. Patty always gets her due. But unfortunately for her, Rose Gold is no longer her darling daughter... and was just waiting for her mother to come home.
"Perfect for fans of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train ... The best thriller of the year." - Stylist
"Sensational - two complex characters drive the story like a nuclear reaction and won't let you forget them. Keep an eye on Wrobel." - Lee Child
"Wrobel's debut novel explores an original premise in a story that doesn't shy away from disturbing and dark scenes. Patty and Rose Gold are complex, well-developed characters, with subtle, difficult-to-predict motivations. This dynamic creates a plot that keeps readers guessing until the very end and should appeal to fans of psychological thrillers." - Booklist
""Take the twisted mother-daughter relationship to a whole new level. A mix of Misery and Sharp Objects ."" - CJ Tudor, author of The Chalk Man
"It's rare that something genuinely new comes along in this genre, but this book has it all—a killer premise, a twisty plot, crisp writing, and captivating characters. Dazzling, dark, and utterly delightful." - J.P. Delaney, author of Who Was She
"This thriller races toward its conclusion in a truly thrilling, yet unhurried way. A tense story that will keep you guessing until the very end." - Kirkus Reviews
"One of the most gripping and disturbing thrillers I've read this year. A stunning debut." - Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife
"Mothers never forget. Daughters never forgive. In Rose Gold's Secret, for eighteen years, Rose Gold Watts believed she was seriously ill. She was allergic to everything and lived in hospitals. She even thought she really needed a gastric tube, surgeries, a wheelchair... Her neighbors did their best to help, but no matter how many doctors the girl saw, how many tests or surgeries she underwent, no one knew what was wrong with her. It turns out that her mother, Patty Watts, is a great liar. And after five years in prison, she is finally free. All Patty wants is to put her hurt behind her, make peace with her daughter—who testified against her—and care for her grandson. So when Rose Gold agrees to let Patty live with her, it seems that the mother-daughter relationship is indeed moving toward reconciliation. But Rose Gold knows her mother. Patty always settles her scores. Only, unfortunately for her, Rose Gold is no longer her beloved daughter... and was just waiting for her mother to come home. "Perfect for fans of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train... The best thriller of the year." - Stylist "Sensational—two complex characters drive the story like a nuclear reaction and won't let you forget them. Keep an eye on Wrobel." - Lee Child "Wrobel's debut novel explores an original premise in a story that doesn't shy away from disturbing and dark scenes. Patty and Rose Gold are complex and well-developed characters, with subtle and difficult-to-predict motivations. This dynamic creates a plot that keeps readers guessing until the end and should be a draw for fans of psychological thrillers." - Booklist "Take the twisted mother-daughter relationship to a new level. A cross between Misery and Sharp Objects." - CJ Tudor, author of The Chalk Man "It's rare that something genuinely new comes along in this genre, but this book has it all—a killer premise, a plot full of twists, sharp writing, and captivating characters. Dazzling, dark, and utterly delightful." - JP Delaney, author of Who Was She "This thriller races toward its conclusion in a truly thrilling, yet unhurried, way. A tense story that will keep you guessing until the very end." - Kirkus Reviews "One of the most captivating and disturbing thrillers I've read this year. A surprising debut." - Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife
