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The Couple at No. 9

By: Claire Douglas
Narrated by: Kenton Thomas, Nathalie Buscombe
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Summary

Brought to you by Penguin.

The new heart-pounding novel from Sunday Times best-selling author Claire Douglas.

It was the house of their dreams. Until the bodies were found....

Bodies found under patio.

When pregnant Saffron Cutler moves into 9 Skelton Place with boyfriend Tom and sets about renovations, the last thing she expects is builders uncovering a body - two bodies, in fact.

Police investigate.

Forensics indicate the bodies have been buried at least 30 years. Nothing Saffy need worry herself over. Until the police launch a murder investigation and ask to speak to the cottage's former owner - her grandmother, Rose.

Owner questioned.

Rose is in a care home, and Alzheimer's means her memory is increasingly confused. She can't help the police, but it is clear she remembers something.

A killer at large?

As Rose's fragmented memories resurface and the police dig ever deeper, Saffy fears she and the cottage are being watched.

What happened 30 years ago?

Why did no one miss the victims?

What part did her grandmother play?

And is Saffy now in danger?

©2021 Claire Douglas (P)2021 Penguin Audio
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Incredible book

I finished this on Audible today and it was amazing. This is by far the best book I've listened to this year. The storyline was so cleverly crafted and I loved the way you heard the telephone calls; it was really clever and the plot was beautifully portrayed x

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Gripping Read

Fantastic read, with lots of twists and turns. Kept me wanting more right until the end. Highly recommend.

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Gripping!

The characters are realistic: flawed and human, not two-dimensional creations. I feel as though I have spent time at the cottage and in their company.

It is definitely a book that I will re-read. Loved it.

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Really good!💯👏🏽narrators brilliant too💯👏🏽❤️

Really enjoyed this, was a little confusing at some parts, but i just rewound till i got it😊wasn’t sure it would be any good and thought it was going to be a bit like every other book about bodies buried? But it was completely different and an unusual story. Kept me hooked for sure🤗and the narrators were really amazing!!! Especially the woman as she done a few different voices and was really good!!💯👏🏽thank you Claire, thank you narrators for making the book even better 😁❤️and thank you audible for another amazing book!!!💯💯💯💯👏🏽❤️💜😁xxx

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Another belter from Claire Douglas

An excellent story, as it gradually reveals the events of the past and why Saffy & Tom have found 2 bodies in their garden.

I enjoyed the performances too. They did full justice to the story.

As always with Claire Douglas, there are twists and surprises along the way. A gripping story that kept me entertained throughout.

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Unusual narration technique

The story is narrated by all the characters in the story, each chapter by a different person, this sometimes made it a bit confusing for an old brain like mine. It is worth sticking with it as you cannot guess what really happened until the end of the book.

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gripped to the end even if...

gripped to the end even if the second body was predictable it was great to see how the characters worked the mystery out. very good listen

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great!

really well read, great story, enjoyed the interconnecting stories. the story had a good pace to it, I would recommend.

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Twisty turny. Keeps you guessing...

I liked the contrast of male and female narration. Very descriptive. Great plot. Well told. Edgy and dark.

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FANTASTIC 👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Twists and turns, absolutely loved it!!!!
Keeps you guessing, brilliant author, definite top audible 😊

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