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The Secret by the Lake

By: Louise Douglas
Narrated by: Karen Cass
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A family tragedy.

Amy's always felt like something's been missing in her life. When a tragedy forces the family she works for as a nanny to retreat to a small lakeside cottage, she realises she cannot leave them now.

A sister's secret.

But Amy finds something unsettling about the cottage by the lake. This is where the children's mother spent her childhood - and the place where her sister disappeared mysteriously at just 17.

A web of lies.

Soon Amy becomes tangled in the missing sister's story as dark truths begin rising to the surface. But can Amy unlock the secrets of the past before they repeat themselves?

©2015 Louise Douglas (P)2015 Random House AudioBooks Romance Romantic Suspense Suspense

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Critic reviews

"Crackles with repressed longing...the explosive ending took my breath away." (C. L. Taylor, author of The Accident and The Lie)
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It's hard to write a review without giving spoilers so just to say would recommend this as a compelling story with heartbreaking layer upon layer of secrets!! Will stay long with anyone who reads!

Compelling!!!

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A great story line, keeps you interested till the end. The narrator didn’t suit me, a bit over expressive, and therefore sounded disingenuous. Better when speeded up!

Super plot. Narrator not for me

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I enjoyed this book. It compulsive listening and I completed it in one day. The narrator was good. Very easy to listen to and enthusiastic in her performance. The story took a while to unfold but when it got going it was excellent. A complete page turner. I liked the way the author tied up all the loose ends in the books conclusion. This is the first book I have bought by this author, but will definitely listen to more. A good use of a credit.

Enjoyable listen

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Loved this book, I could not put it down. Excellent and loved the narrator too.

Fantastic

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An enjoyable listen, with some great twists and a few hair raising moments at time’s

Gripping

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