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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…

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

©2018 Ruth Ware (P)2018 Penguin Audio
Crime Thrillers Psychological Suspense Thriller Fiction Exciting Scary
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"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, best-selling author of The Woman in the Window)

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Highly recommended.

A wonderful book brilliantly narrated as usual by Imogen Church who brings the characters alive.

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Very enjoyable book

Kept me entertained with all the twists and turns of the story. Also enjoyed guessing about the relationships of the family.

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Simply brilliant

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

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Hooked!

I really enjoyed this book and couldn't stop listening. It was such a change from the usual so call psychological thrillers, more of an intriguing mystery. The story was mostly well narrated, but some of the voices, specially those of the male characters, were very annoying and it made them sound silly. But the story made me keep listening despite this.
As soon as I finished listening I signed up for another of Ruth Wares books, so it must have been good!

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Outstanding!

Simply brilliant. Totally capturing- loved it! Kept me guessing the whole way. Will look for more by this author 👍

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Good story, slightly ham narration

Really enjoyed the story; nicely paced build up, good atmosphere and engaging characters. My only complaint was the narration, at times the tension was spoilt by an overly dramatic delivery that was reminiscent of my reading famous five to my children - ok if you are trying to thrill younger readers but it sounded slightly patronising in this context and actually reduced the narrative tension for me at key points. The narrator was fine when she wasn’t trying to over egg the dialogue.

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The Death of Mrs Westaway

A suspenseful, gothic psychological thriller, The Death of Mrs Westaway, has an intriguing premise: a young fortune teller, experiencing hard times, has the opportunity to scam an inheritance. Of course, the story soon twists into something darker and past secrets are revealed.

It’s beautifully written, and it’s hard not to like the main character, Hal, even if when we first meet her she is planning to scam people. The story has a gothic atmosphere, helped by its Cornish country home setting.

The narrative is mainly linear, despite describing some important events that occur in the past. It’s a well-crafted story, with plenty of clever little details that bring the whole thing to life. Another fabulous book by Ruth Ware, expertly narrated by Imogen Church.

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Had me gripped from the start

Loved everything about this book. The story, the suspense and the narration. Very clever story and first novel I have read of this Author. Can’t wait to try another from Ruth Ware

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Really enjoyed it

A strong and well developed storyline with strong characters. Excellently read and overall an enthralling listen.

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Totally brilliant loved it so much plot was brilliant story telling great really enjoyable to listen to

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