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The Turn of the Key

From the author of The It Girl, read a gripping psychological thriller that will leave you wanting more
By Ruth Ware
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The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware is a gripping crime thriller that centres around a nanny who accepts a position at a luxurious, yet remote, Scottish estate equipped with cutting-edge smart technology. As she navigates the eerie atmosphere and the ever-present sense of being watched, mysterious events escalate, leading to a tragic incident. Told through the nanny's perspective, her story reveals the complexities and suspenseful events that culminate in her facing serious allegations.
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This novel may captivate you if you enjoy modern twists on classic ghost stories, combined with a chilling atmosphere and a gripping, suspenseful narrative. It's perfect for those who appreciate complex characters and unexpected turns that keep you guessing until the very end. The setting combines cutting-edge technology with eerie old-world charm, making for a uniquely unsettling backdrop.

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The Turn of the Key

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Full of spellbinding menace, The Turn of the Key is a gripping modern-day haunted house thriller from international bestseller Ruth Ware.

THEIR DREAM HOUSE WILL BECOME HER WORST NIGHTMARE

'Ruth Ware just gets better and better' - Lisa Jewell, bestselling author of The Family Upstairs

'The queen of creepy crime' - Metro

When Rowan comes across the advert, it seems too good to be true - a live-in nanny position, with an extremely generous salary.

What she doesn't know is that she's stepping into a nightmare - one that will end with her in a cell awaiting trial for murder.

She knows she's made mistakes. But she's not guilty - at least not of murder. Which means someone else is...

The Turn of the Key is:

'Eerie and Tense' - Prima

'Dark and dramatic' - AJ Finn, bestselling author of The Woman in the Window

'Deliciously dark and spooky' - Sunday Mirror

'Powerfully atmospheric, unguessably twisty' - Louise Candlish, bestselling author of Our House

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Reviews praise The Turn of the Key as a clever and original work, filled with pure suspense and shocking twists. The narrative is described as an ingenious suspense story, worthy of admiration even by fans of classic authors like Henry James. The setting plays a menacing role, and the novel is seen as a modern ghost story with a gothic twist, making it a gripping read that's hard to put down.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784708092

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 April 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 244g

Pages: 352

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2025 Best Sellers Crime & Thriller Featured Fiction General Fiction New Release Fiction 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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