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The Death of Mrs Westaway

A modern-day murder mystery from The Sunday Times Bestseller

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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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Critic Reviews

‘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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would recommend it to anyone who likes to curl up with a very good book.

very good read. lots of twist and turns and

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Story was ok but could have been told in half the time therefore was getting bored with it.

Not bad but long winded

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Often with suspenseful books the main character irritates me but I loved Harriet. Also loved the narration.

Very gripping love the main character.

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Love this writer. Good story, Great narrator. Want to read listen to more of this author and narrator. Nice gothic touches too.

Great story

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A good read. Hal annoyed a little by not spitting things out and verbally fumbling. I can usually predict what may happen but was guessing almost until the end with this book.

Enjoyed it immensely

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