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Apple Tree Yard

By: Louise Doughty
Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson
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Yvonne Carmichael has a high-flying career, a beautiful home and a good marriage. But when she meets a stranger she is drawn into a passionate affair.

Keeping the two halves of her life separate seems easy at first. But she can’t control what happens next.

©2014 Louise Doughty (P)2014 Faber Audio Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Infidelity Thriller
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Critic Reviews

"Brilliant and bruising. Obsession, betrayal and blood-letting...." (Ian Rankin)

"A superb novel... I really didn’t want to finish it. And I don’t say that very often." (Julie Myerson)

"Realised I’d been holding my breath for the last forty pages. Gripping." (Val McDermid)
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Loved the characterisation and the way the author builds the details around each scene and character as well the sense of everyday events building and getting out of hand and moving inexorably to the finale. The narrator adds so much suspense and depth without any overacting or unnecessary drama. Absolutely riveting - Off now to search out more from this author

Superb narration slow tension build

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Kept me on the edge of my seat. Juliet Stevenson's reading is outstanding. Highly recommended.

A gripping story.

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What did you like most about Apple Tree Yard?

I found this book a little confusing to start with but once I got into it I couldn't put it down.

What other book might you compare Apple Tree Yard to, and why?

This book is different to anything I've read so find it hard to compare.

What about Juliet Stevenson’s performance did you like?

Juliet has a well modulated voice and was easy to listen to. She didn't try to overdo the reading. She just let the story tell the tale.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I listen to audio books on my train journey to and from work. I was never ready to turn it off when I reached my destination.

Any additional comments?

very entertaining and kept you interested.

Enthralling

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Loved it! Thought provoking and tense. Great twist at the end. Like able and believable characters. Insight into gender discrimination.

Highly recommended

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Highly recommend this title. An entertaining, dark mysterious story that gripped me from the beginning.

I had a love/hate relationship with Yvonne, the protagonist which reflected just home how complex we are as human beings, how flawed and how normal, and how close we all are to life-altering moments.

Juliet Stevenson was a wonderful narrator, perfect for Yvonne.

I really enjoyed this book, even the uncomfortable moments!

Totally absorbing mystery

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