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The Death of Mrs Westaway

A gripping psychological thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Woman in Cabin 10

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The Death of Mrs Westaway

By: Ruth Ware
Narrated by: Imogen Church
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Random House presents the audiobook edition of The Death of Mrs Westaway by Ruth Ware, read by Imogen Church.

When Harriet Westaway receives an unexpected letter telling her she’s inherited a substantial bequest from her Cornish grandmother, it seems like the answer to her prayers. She owes money to a loan shark and the threats are getting increasingly aggressive: she needs to get her hands on some cash fast.

There's just one problem - Hal's real grandparents died more than twenty years ago. The letter has been sent to the wrong person. But Hal knows that the cold-reading techniques she’s honed as a seaside fortune teller could help her con her way to getting the money. If anyone has the skills to turn up at a stranger's funeral and claim a bequest they’re not entitled to, it’s her.

Hal makes a choice that will change her life for ever. But once she embarks on her deception, there is no going back. She must keep going or risk losing everything, even her life…

The brand new psychological thriller from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in Cabin 10.

'The Death of Mrs Westaway is Ruth Ware's best: a dark and dramatic thriller, part murder mystery, part family drama, altogether riveting' AJ FINN, bestselling author of THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW

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‘Powerfully atmospheric, unguessably twisty…I devoured it’ -
'I read this in two lightning quick sittings, Hal is the most enthralling anti-heroine and the gothic Cornish setting was riveting. But mainly this was just an incredible story, filled with utterly believable characters and brilliantly told. I absolutely adored it' -
The Death of Mrs Westaway is Ruth Ware's best: a dark and dramatic thriller, part murder mystery, part family drama, altogether riveting.
If you’re an Agatha Christie fan then you’ll love this eerie new offering from mega-author Ruth Ware… Dark, unsettling and brilliant.
A dark tale by one of the best thriller writers around.
Few contemporary novelists understand the power of an isolated landscape better than Ruth Ware… her best yet!
Ruth Ware does that amazing thing of creating a compellingly gripping premise for a book.
Ware’s fourth novel reaffirms her position as one of the best thriller writers around today… This cleverly plotted murder mystery-meets-psychological family drama is dark enough to send a shiver down one’s spine even on the hottest summer’s day.
Deliciously dark and spooky mystery.
Full of eerie atmosphere and intrigue… the story is deftly told and compelling
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I absolutely loved this book, with its twists and turns and the slow burn until the powerful ending.

fantastic, loved it

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I enjoyed aspects of the story and I liked the main character but the story really dragged. There were times where the writer analysed and poured over parts of the story where I just wanted her to get on with it. I liked the performance of Hal, I think she did a good job with the wordy text. Not bad, not great. probably wouldn't recommend unfortunately.

Long. very very long.

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I loved this book from start to funish, it made me think about what I would actually do in the same situation. Sad it finished really but I will be looking at getting another book by this author.

:) :)

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I couldn't put this book down and it is definitely one of the best books I've ever read. Brilliant

Simply brilliant

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After finishing it, I appreciated the plot but also looked back and thought this book didn't need to be this long. It was repetitive and overly descriptive. I actually preferred the narration to the story. If it's already on your library , read it, if not, explore other options...

Read it at 3 times the speed

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