One Dark Summer by Saskia Sarginson- A Lyrical and Chilling Triumph

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One Dark Summer is the latest novel from author Saskia Sarginson to be published via Boldwood Books.

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…

Saskia Sarginson’s One Dark Summer is a haunting, elegantly written psychological thriller that lingers long after the final page. Set in a secluded riverside manor, the novel explores the weight of memory, guilt, and long-buried secrets.

The atmosphere is immersive and tense, the characters layered and quietly unsettling. With lyrical prose and a steady build of suspense, One Dark Summer offers a gripping meditation on identity, loss, and the danger of returning to the past.

One Dark Summer is a compelling, quietly powerful novel. Highly recommended for fans of slow-burn suspense with emotional depth.

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