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The Death of Mrs Westaway

A modern-day murder mystery from The Sunday Times Bestseller
By Ruth Ware
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In The Death of Mrs Westaway, a young woman named Hal receives an unexpected inheritance. As she travels to a grand estate to claim what's supposedly hers, she uncovers dark family secrets and becomes entangled in a dangerous mystery, wherein nothing is quite as it seems. This crime thriller explores themes of deceit and identity, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping psychological thrillers with intricate plots and unexpected twists. If you're intrigued by stories of family secrets, mysterious inheritances, and the fine line between truth and deception, you'll find this novel captivating. Atmospheric and suspenseful, it keeps you guessing until the very end.

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The Death of Mrs Westaway



There's just one problem - Hal's real grandparents died more than twenty years ago.

Hal desperately needs the cash and makes a choice that will change her life for ever.

The brand new psychological thriller from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of In a Dark, Dark Wood, The Woman in Cabin 10 and The Lying Game.

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The brand new psychological thriller from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of In a Dark, Dark Wood, The Woman in Cabin 10 and The Lying Game.

'I read this in two lightning-quick sittings...I absolutely adored it' — Lisa Jewell, bestselling author of The Family Upstairs

Hal must keep going or risk losing everything... even her life.

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.

There's just one problem — Hal's real grandparents died more than twenty years ago.

Hal desperately needs the cash and makes a choice that will change her life forever. She knows that her skills as a seaside fortune teller could help her con her way to getting the money.

But once Hal embarks on her deception, there is no going back.

Praise for The Death of Mrs Westaway:

‘Ruth Ware's best — a dark and dramatic thriller, part murder mystery, part family drama’ — A. J. Finn

'Unsettling and brilliant’ — Heat

'An explosive claustrophobic family drama laced with a touch of du Maurier’ — Woman & Home

'Atmospheric and eerie with Agatha Christie vibes’ — Prima

'Highly atmospheric’ — The Times

'Unguessably twisty’ — Louise Candlish

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The Death of Mrs Westaway by Ruth Ware is well-received in the crime and thriller genre for its gripping plot filled with suspense and unexpected twists. Readers appreciate the atmospheric setting and the engaging writing style. The novel is praised for its complex characters and a storyline that keeps readers on edge, making it a recommended read for those who enjoy psychological thrillers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784704360

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 416

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Crime & Thriller Featured Fiction General Fiction New Release Fiction Penguin Books Psychological Thriller Ruth Ware

About the Author

Ruth Ware is an international number one bestseller. Her thrillers In a Dark, Dark Wood, The Woman in Cabin 10, The Lying Game, The Death of Mrs Westaway and The Turn of the Key have appeared on bestseller lists around the world, including the Sunday Times and New York Times. Her books have been optioned for TV and film and she is published in more than 40 languages. Ruth lives near Brighton with her family.

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