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  • The House by the Sea

  • By: Louise Douglas
  • Narrated by: Emma Powell
  • Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (4,013 ratings)

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The House by the Sea

By: Louise Douglas
Narrated by: Emma Powell
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Publisher's summary

The new chilling and captivating novel from the best-selling author of Richard & Judy pick The Secrets Between Us.

When Edie’s mother-in-law, Anna DeLuca, dies, she is relieved. Edie blames Anna for the accident that destroyed her family. So, when her will lures Edie to Sicily and the long-abandoned Villa della Madonna del Mare, she sees through Anna’s games.

Suspecting Anna is meddling from beyond the grave to try to reunite her and her ex-husband Joe, Edie is determined to leave Italy as soon as possible. But before she can, the villa starts to shed its mysterious secrets.

Who are the girls beside Anna in her childhood photos, and why has one of them been scratched out? Why does someone, or something, want them to leave the past untouched? The villa is a place where old ghosts feel at home, but does their legacy need to be laid to rest before Edie and Joe can move on....

Best-selling author Louise Douglas returns with a captivating, chilling and unforgettable tale of betrayal, jealousy and the mysteries hidden in every family history.

©2020 Louise Douglas (P)2020 Boldwood Books
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Good story!

Very creative, well thought out. Nice exposure to Sicily, which I've not previously had. I could relate to the experience of losing a child, how that never stops being haunting. Narration was excellent.

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Good story

Part romance, part mystery. This story kept my interest and made me want to visit Sicily. I expect I’ll want to read more books by this author.

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Great book club book

This story had so much to it and would make a great book club book. I couldn’t stop listening! I caught myself holding my breath several times. This book to me was mainly about forgiveness and acceptance. Such a great story of love, tragedy, suspense and loss.

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I wish I could speak Italian!

Earbuds firmly in place, I waited at every turn for the mysteries' unfolding! To Italy - Graci!

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Sad but lovely

In the beginning, I found it hard to like, much less sympathize with the main characters. They seemed shallow, unhappy and unappealing. As the book progressed, they became more appealing. The ending wrapped everything nicely. It’s a good “summer” read, not terribly deep, but entertaining.

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Really enjoyed this!

Not Pulitzer but just a solidly good and entertaining story! Clean, picturesque, and suspenseful in just the right amounts!

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Very enjoyable and not the same old same old

We enjoyed this audiobook!
A great story that kept our attention, and was nice to get away from the typical books of the same old same old. Thank you! Well done!

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House by the Sea

At first I thought this book was going to be too sad for me. But as it moved along with all its twists and turns and changes, it became more and more interesting. I had trouble to stop listening to it. I'm glad it all worked out. I would like to travel to a place in Italy similar to this house.

I loved the person who was reading the book. Her accent fit exactly with the book.

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AWESOME said EJ

I really enjoyed this book. Love intrigue murder and forgiveness. Talking it out sometime changes a lot of people views can’t wait for the next one E J

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With a special place in my heart

got Italy, it was a given that my curiosity wouldn’t allow me to pass up this story.

It did not disappoint❣️ Intriguing throughout the narrative, I found it a pleasant way to spend my time, imagining the backdrop and the interesting characters.

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