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  • The Stranger in Our Home

  • By: Sophie Draper
  • Narrated by: Emma Pallant
  • Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (72 ratings)

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The Stranger in Our Home

By: Sophie Draper
Narrated by: Emma Pallant
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Publisher's summary

Have you been bad enough?

When her stepmother dies unexpectedly, Caro returns to her childhood home in the rural English countryside. She hadn’t seen Elizabeth in years, but the remote farmhouse offers refuge from a bad relationship, and a chance to start again.

But going through Elizabeth’s belongings unearths memories Caro would rather stay buried. In particular, the story her stepmother would tell her, about two little girls and the terrible thing they do.

As heavy snow traps Caro in the village, where her neighbours stare and whisper, Caro is forced to question why Elizabeth hated her so much, and what she was hiding. But does she really want to uncover the truth?

A haunting and twisty story about the lies we tell those closest to us, perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Cass Green.

Spooky and absorbing. I was gripped from the first page’ CASS GREEN

‘A remarkably, taut and chilling debut. I absolutely loved it. Brilliant writing. All the creepiness. A heart-stopping ending’ CLAIRE ALLAN

‘Sophie Draper is a remarkable new voice, combining beautiful writing with a gothic creepiness and a level of suspense which will keep the reader gripped to the end’ STEPHEN BOOTH

'A brilliant, sinister debut that creeps under your skin and keeps you hooked until the shocking ending' ROZ WATKINS

‘Wow! This is what a horror story is supposed to be! Super spooky and absolutely wonderful in all its gothic glory’ NETGALLEY REVIEWER

‘The ending was amazing. Psychological fiction at its best. Five Stars’ NETGALLEY REVIEWER

‘I never use the term "jaw-dropping" but it best describes the rest of this spectacular read!’ NETGALLEY REVIEWER

‘Stands up there near to of the top of the pile with narratives like "The Woman in the Window" and of course "The Girl on the Train".’ NETGALLEY REVIEWER

The ending BLEW. ME. AWAY. I feel like I’m going to have a book hangover now. SO, SO GOOD’ NETGALLEY REVIEWER

©2018 Sophie Draper (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers
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fantastic!!

super creepy! great story... great narrator, love this book!! if you like a dark tale, this is for you!

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nice little mystery

Loved the eerie creepy setting. The characters not so much but it did keep my interest.

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Another great listen!!

A great psychological thriller that is definitely worth the money. The narrator did an excellent job bringing the story together. Will listen to this one again! 😀😀😀

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One of the best twisty psychological thrillers...

Once I started listening I couldn't stop! There are some supernatural overtones and deliciously evil 'gas lighting ' going on to the very end! I also enjoyed the narrator; she did a very nice job voicing a variety of characters. She smartly used her voice to increase tension at just the right time! What a great listen!

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when does story start!?

Eleven chapters in and I'm still left waiting for the author to start whatever the plot should be. Trying to create tension by retelling odd children's stories that were meant as a plot device to explain...? what? The main characters relationship to Elizabeth? Her sister? Her surroundings? It felt as if the author was trying too hard to be elusive and drag out tension, that wasn't actually developed or there. Eleven out of 56 chapters and I gave up waiting.

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