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The Secret House of Death

By: Ruth Rendell
Narrated by: Simon Russell Beale
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Louise North doesn't care what the neighbors think. She lets her lover leave his car just outside her house in broad daylight, telling everyone he is a central heating salesman. Still, it's a shock when she's found shot dead, covered by the equally dead body of the "salesman."

It was his third visit to the gloomy house on Orchard Drive. Each time, he parked in the same place. Each time, he carried a briefcase. And each time, Louise North greeted him at the door.... Susan Townsend was the only resident with no interest in the affair going on next door, or in the neighbourhood gossip about it. Yet when Susan finds Louise shot dead, underneath the equally dead body of her lover, it is Susan who must help Louise’s husband, Bob, to get back on his feet. But is she really a helpful neighbor or, a murderer?

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I really enjoyed this book. It is set in another era, and the narrator's voice was just perfect for it (like the voiceovers from documentaries from early-mid last century). It was not the most gripping whodunnit, since it is quite easy to guess who and how from early on. I just enjoyed the book for what it is. I also loved the descriptions of the smallest details. I've only read a few of RR's books, but have enjoyed them all!

Old school thriller

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A well written psychological thriller. I was kept happily entertained by well drawn characters who developed in interesting ways

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I didn't find this novel as compelling as many of the author's other books. The characters didn't come sufficiently to life that it mattered what happened to them. Notwithstanding this caveat the novel is still worth a listen as it an interesting, if not original, story.

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Another winner from Ruth Rendell and perfectly narrated, couldn’t stop listening and would very much recommend.

Gripping and unusual

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The best Ruth Rendell I have listened to so far. The plot was well-constructed and the interpretation superb.

A great story well-read.

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