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  • By: Ruth Ware
  • Narrated by: Imogen Church
  • Length: 14 hrs and 14 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,265 ratings)

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By: Ruth Ware
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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

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"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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Totally brilliant loved it so much plot was brilliant story telling great really enjoyable to listen to

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Thoroughly Enjoyable

Enjoyed the book right from the start, I never lost interest, and enjoyed the narrator. Would highly recommend.

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Enjoyed this book

An interesting listen. I found the story to be intriguing, however I still had some questions at the end. The narrator was very good, however she speaks slowly so I listened to much of the book on 1.25 speed.

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Names get VERY confusing.

Good story, unnecessarily complicated by nick names and pet names. Too many unanswered questions at the end.

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My first Ruth Ware book

Loved this story and the narration! Thoroughly enjoyed this old fashioned mystery - will def download more by Ruth Ware.

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I was on the edge of my seat !

I bought this book because Imogen church tells an excellent story & she didn’t let me down. Of course Ruth Ware contributed with a suspenseful & exciting plot line!

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Give it a try!

A little over-long and slightly annoying at times, but involving and enjoyable - and Imogen Church did a great jobs!

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Excellent book brilliantly read

The narrator brought this book to life really couldn't be stop listening. Great story the book just sucked you into the history of this family. Imogen Church is a brilliant narrator.

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intriguing story

the reading was good and the story itself kept me wanted to know what would happen.

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Loved it

Love this author and live that the books are narrated by the same lady - the story was a bit slow to unfurl but I was hooked - a great ‘ who dunnit’ which keeps you guessing right to the end - recommended read !

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