A sharp, witty, and socially observant novel about privilege, secrets, and the blurred lines between family and employment.
 
When penniless student Ali Sparrow takes a job as a nanny for the glamorous, wealthy Littles in London, she believes she’s found the perfect arrangement—steady income, free housing, and access to a life far beyond her means. But as the family’s perfect façade begins to crumble under financial scandal and moral chaos, Ali is drawn into their tangled world of lies, ambition, and betrayal. What she witnesses will change her understanding of loyalty, love, and power.
 
Set against the backdrop of London’s pre-recession excess, What the Nanny Saw by Fiona Neill is a darkly funny and emotionally perceptive novel that peels back the curtain on wealth and privilege. Through the eyes of Ali Sparrow—a bright young woman from modest beginnings—Neill exposes the hypocrisies of high society and the moral compromises made to maintain status.
 
As the Littles’ fortunes collapse and their secrets surface, Ali must navigate divided loyalties and her own ambitions. Smartly written and full of biting social commentary, What the Nanny Saw examines class, complicity, and conscience with the nuance of modern literary fiction and the intrigue of a psychological drama.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A witty, intelligent exploration of class and privilege.
Combines social satire with domestic drama and suspense.
A modern moral fable about truth, ambition, and consequences.
Perfect for readers who love character-driven storytelling.
Fiona Neill’s writing blends humor, empathy, and sharp insight.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Little Fires Everywhere and The Nest.
Readers who enjoy domestic fiction with psychological depth.
Book clubs exploring morality, privilege, and family dynamics.
Readers of contemporary British fiction and social satire.
 
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