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The Minotaur

By: Barbara Vine
Narrated by: Siân Thomas
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Kerstin Kvist didn't know what to expect when she took up a job with the Cosway family at their odd, almost grand, house. The family turned out to be even odder than the house: living at home with the widowed Mrs. Cosway were her four daughters and a son who haunted the house. Then, just as Kerstin was getting some inkling of what was going on, a stranger sets the family on a path to self-destruction...

©2005 Kingsmarkham Enterprises Ltd (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction
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Another absolutely fascinating family saga with the suspense and the disturbed psychological characters Vine is so brilliant at. Really enjoyed this one too. Thank you Audible.

Superb story by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)

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And Sian Thomas is a terrific narrator. You hardly notice her reading. I just love this story. Although although all Barbara Vines writing is marvellous.

Can’t Barbara Vine sling a great yarn

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Beautiful narration of a story that meanders through the lives of an eccentric family - the mother and four daughters are brought to life through great characterisation- I didn’t want the story to finish but all the ends tied together nicely on completion. Love Ruth Rendell especially when she writes as Barbara Vine!

Easy listening

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This was quite enjoyable to listen to. First time I have listened to this author. Good storyline with good narration. Sad in places due to ignorance of the time set.

Enjoyable

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Another fine book which paints perfect pictures and builds intriguing characters. The suspense mounts slowly.

Barbara Vine is one of my favourites

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This story has promise all trhe way through that something exciting is about it happen. And when it does it is an anticlimax.
I found this a disappointing read.

Disappointing

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