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The Undoing of Violet Claybourne

By: Emily Critchley
Narrated by: Nathalie Buscombe
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 'An evocative mystery . . . atmospheric and gripping' Good Housekeeping
'A brilliant claustrophobic study of gaslighting and manipulation, as a family's ambitions overwhelm their better impulses' Daily Mail
'Atmospheric and chilling, this is one to curl up with' Heat Magazine, Book of the Week

TO BECOME ONE OF THEM, SHE WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES...

1938. Gillian Larking is used to blending in and going unnoticed, until she is befriended by her new roommate at boarding school, the vibrant and spirited Violet Claybourne. As the Christmas holidays approach, Gilly can't believe her luck when Violet invites her to spend them at her home, the crumbling Thornleigh Hall.

At Thornleigh, Gilly is dazzled by the family's faded grandeur, and above all by Violet's beguiling older sisters who seem to accept her as one of their own. But following a terrible incident in the house's grounds, Gilly begins to realise the Claybourne sisters aren't quite what she thought they were. And if she's to survive in their world, she may have to become just like them . . .

*LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA DAGGER AWARD FOR BEST HISTORICAL CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR*
*FROM THE AUTHOR OF INDIE BOOK OF THE MONTH ONE PUZZLING AFTERNOON*©2024 Emily Critchley (P)2024 Bonnier Books UK Gothic Historical Horror Mystery Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Winter
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Very much reads like a beautiful Kate Morton book yet totally individual, I loved this book and all of the deceit, heartbreak and high emotions in it. Importantly, OCD is presented in a sympathetic light, though not named, throughout the book and as someone who’s had OCD my entire life, I really appreciated that. It’s a wonderful book and the narration was impeccable.

Heart rending story.

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A story of how one decision can change the course of a persons life. Set in 1930’s Britain through the eyes of a teenage girl, unexpectedly surrounded by aristocratic chaos. It surprised me at each turn and was narrated excellently.

A fun, suspenseful and sad story. It was a great ride!

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