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The Marsh King's Daughter

By: Karen Dionne
Narrated by: Emily Rankin
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Helena's home is like anyone else's, with a husband, two daughters and a job she enjoys. But no one knows the truth about her dark and twisted childhood.

Born into captivity and brought up in an isolated cabin until she was twelve, Helena was raised by her terrified, broken mother and the man who held them both prisoner - Helena's own father.

Now with news that he has escaped from prison, Helena instinctively knows that her father is coming for her and if she wants to keep her family safe, she must find him - before he finds her. Even if that means returning to the darkest parts of her past, the scariest place imaginable, home.

An unforgettable, read-in-one-sitting thriller packed with gripping suspense.

©2017 Karen Dionne (P)2017 Hachette Audio Action & Adventure Crime Thrillers Genre Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Thriller

Critic reviews

"It's sensational." (Clare Mackintosh)

"A constantly surprising novel which never takes the obvious route, it is emotionally and intellectually thrilling as well as tremendously exciting." (Sunday Express)

"Sensationally good psychological suspense - I loved this book." (Lee Child)
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This is an odd book, it's not obvious what is going on early on, but if you stick with it I found it utterly gripping, weaving folk myth with horror, from the perspective of the innocent. This is a very clever piece of writing which I hope is fiction.

Gritty and brutal in parts, it is a fascinating puzzle, great value for money.

Oh and by the way there is no fairy godmother for all the aspects of mythology; just human humans.

Gripping

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Absolutely loved - it from the very first page to the very last one. Relatable, honest, heartbreaking read with a never-dying glimmer of hope.

One of my favourites out there.

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really interesting story. I couldn't stop listening to it. well written, well performed. I will look for other books from the author

very interesting

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I feel like I have an insight into many things now. And the nature aspect was very interesting.

Fascinating!!

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I'm usually a Jack Reacher, Lee Child fan, so I was looking for something different & this was a nice break from the norm.

Different, but good.

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