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The Drowning Woman

By: Robyn Harding
Narrated by: Brittany Wilkerson, Henriette Zoutomou
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She saved a woman from drowning. Now she wishes she hadn't.

From the bestselling author of The Arrangement comes a gripping psychological thriller about friendship, survival, betrayal—and the dangerous secrets people will kill to protect.

Lee Gulliver never imagined she'd be homeless.

After her restaurant collapses and mounting debt destroys everything she's built, Lee retreats to the only shelter she has left: her car. Living quietly by the beach, she keeps to herself—until the night she sees a woman walk into the ocean.

Lee rescues her, expecting gratitude. Instead, she's met with anger.

The woman is Hazel—a wealthy society wife trapped in a life she desperately wants to escape. What begins as a chance encounter soon becomes an unlikely friendship. Hazel offers Lee companionship, generosity, and a glimpse into a world of privilege she thought she'd lost forever.

Then Hazel asks for a favour.

She wants to disappear.

Drawn into Hazel's glamorous but troubled life, Lee soon discovers that beneath the luxury lies a web of lies, manipulation, and betrayal. As shocking secrets come to light, she realizes Hazel may not be the victim she claims to be—and that helping her could cost Lee everything.

Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Sally Hepworth, Liane Moriarty, and B.A. Paris, this addictive domestic suspense novel delivers twisting revelations, morally complex characters, and a jaw-dropping finale that will keep listeners hooked until the very last minute. Genre Fiction Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Marriage Friendship Exciting Fiction
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‘Pulse-pounding and deliciously unpredictable, The Drowning Woman is destined to be every thriller lover’s summer obsession. Ratcheting tension and jaw-dropping reveals will leave readers questioning who they can trust – and relishing every moment of the guessing game. Robyn Harding can twist a plot like a corkscrew.’ (Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, bestselling author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here)
‘I'm in absolute awe of Robyn Harding's talent and skill. The Drowning Woman is an astonishing, expertly crafted story of two damaged women desperate for love and a fresh start whose paths collide then epically crash and burn. With one killer twist after another and a masterful plot, I gasped out loud and flipped through the brilliant pages so quickly that my fingers caught fire. It's one of the most gripping books I've read this year.’ (Samantha M. Bailey, author of Woman on the Edge)
‘The Drowning Woman is brilliant. Propelled by two richly drawn women, both victims and perpetrators, who hold the possibility of saving or damning each other, its world is messy and violent in a way that feels frighteningly real and impossible to look away from. The magnetism of Harding’s writing and her jaw-dropping twists make The Drowning Woman one of those rare stories that’s both compulsively readable and full of gravitas. Harding's power as a storyteller is enormous; this book will stick with you long after reading.’ (Ashley Winstead, author of The Last Housewife)
‘A compelling, intriguing, masterfully crafted thriller that will sweep you up like a runaway train, I absolutely devoured The Drowning Woman. With twist after ingenious twist, this one is stylish and utterly riveting.’ (Christina McDonald, author of Do No Harm)
‘With deceitful characters who are not what they seem, a myriad of unexpected twists and turns, and a story that moves along at high speed, The Drowning Woman is everything I love in a thriller. Robyn Harding keeps readers hooked until the end.’ (Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing)
‘This edge-of-your-seat thriller combines wildly intricate plot twists and turns with complex, carefully developed characters – and reading it made me wonder if there’s anything Robyn Harding can’t pull off! I had no idea where I was headed, but knew I definitely wanted to be on this propulsive, suspenseful, often shocking ride that explores the ways in which we betray ourselves and others – and just how far we’ll go for redemption.’ (Marissa Stapley, New York Times bestselling author of Lucky)
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I started off really enjoying this book and it kept me interested the narration was good but the story became very drawn out and repetitive in the second part and could easily have been an hour shorter. It was a light listen when l need something not too deep it wound up well

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This is the first novel I’ve read on audible. I was a little worried that this listening format wasn’t going to work for me but Robyn Harding’s magic storytelling truly captivated me. Plot twists I did not expect had me listening every chance I could get. Fantastic.

Gripping plot kept me listening

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Couldn’t put it down twists and turns everywhere had me on the edge of my seat

So different loved it

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A little too neat at the end but did not take away from the overall enjoyment.

The impact of abuse and violence on an individual, portrayed very well the learned helplessness.

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Listen to it on 1.5. As reader speaks slowly.
Enjoyed this book. Listened to it over two days whilst multi tasking. I liked the two main characters. Good story.

Entertaining. Enjoyable read

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