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  • The Death of Mrs Westaway

  • Written by: Ruth Ware
  • Narrated by: Imogen Church
  • Length: 14 hrs and 14 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (29 ratings)

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Written by: Ruth Ware
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Publisher's Summary

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…

A psychological thriller from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in Cabin 10.

©2018 Ruth Ware (P)2018 Penguin Audio

Critic Reviews

"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, best-selling author of The Woman in the Window)

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very good

out of all the ruth ware books i have read this i liked... very gripping

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Exceptional narrator

The story was ok. Loved the narrator though. She brought the story alive 😸😃

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Disappointing denouement

It's a fast-spaced thriller. Good to occupy oneself during a work commute. Just wish the guilty party had been some other character than the one Ms Ware fixed on.

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Interesting!

Quite an interesting take on domestic thrillers. It was an easy listen with an escalating end.

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Narrator is awesome

Started this book because of the narrator, she is awesome and a joy to hear...the story by itself is ok ok...can definitely give it a try


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very slow n unhapy ending

esra was my favo..why was he the killer n killed..not fair! there were mny other laggards in the story...esra was so kind genuine n a gentleman hd it not been for the pathetic n disappointing twist

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A Fantastic Narrative and a Brilliant Reading

The book had me glued to my phone for the past few days. I was knee deep in the mystery of Hal's parentage and the legacy she inherited. Imogen Church did a brilliant job, the nuances of style and structure are cast in sharp relief by her voice. An unequivocal hurray to the book and the reader.

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Interesting thriller

A thriller which keeps you wondering and guessing through the book. The author has managed to visualise and narrate the characters and setting pretty well. But would have loved to see some more twists in the plot. At times the plot seemed to slow down with intricate details about the characters thoughts - an approach that takes away the speed which is expected from the thriller. But nonetheless an interesting read. Audible experience was awesome.

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