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The Sculptress

By: Minette Walters
Narrated by: Emma Fenney
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It was a slaughterhouse, the most horrific scene I have ever witnessed.... Olive Martin is a dangerous woman. I advise you to be extremely wary in your dealings with her.

The facts of the case were simple: Olive Martin had pleaded guilty to killing and dismembering her sister and mother, earning herself the chilling nickname ‘The Sculptress’. This much journalist Rosalind Leigh knew before her first meeting with Olive, currently serving a life sentence. How could Roz have foreseen that the encounter was destined to change her life – for ever?

©1993 Minette Walters (P)2018 W. F. Howes Ltd Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Crime

Critic Reviews

"A dark, superbly plotted tale guaranteed to keep readers up most of the night." (The Denver Post)

"This is one of my books of the year." (Sunday Times)

"Awesomely accomplished. The plot twists and grips, like an octopus." (Daily Telegraph)
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Very easy book to get into - the characters, writing and voice acting made even the most unlikely of situations compelling to believe. Yet another great book from the brilliant mind of Minette Walters!!

another compelling listen

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Both narrative & narration demand respect. straight to store to find similar. Highly recommended. Annie

loved every minute

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