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The Secret House of Death

By: Ruth Rendell
Narrated by: Simon Russell Beale
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Louise North doesn't care what the neighbors think. She lets her lover leave his car just outside her house in broad daylight, telling everyone he is a central heating salesman. Still, it's a shock when she's found shot dead, covered by the equally dead body of the "salesman."

It was his third visit to the gloomy house on Orchard Drive. Each time, he parked in the same place. Each time, he carried a briefcase. And each time, Louise North greeted him at the door.... Susan Townsend was the only resident with no interest in the affair going on next door, or in the neighbourhood gossip about it. Yet when Susan finds Louise shot dead, underneath the equally dead body of her lover, it is Susan who must help Louise’s husband, Bob, to get back on his feet. But is she really a helpful neighbor or, a murderer?

©1968 Ruth Rendell (P)2014 Audible, Inc.
Crime Crime Thrillers Mystery Psychological Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Fiction
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Thoroughly enjoyed this short story. Excellent story line good characters. Enjoyed the narration. Will read more Rendell

First Rendell book

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I was interested to read mixed reviews. I found the characters and plot to be both elegantly drawn and compelling. Simon Russell Beale offers the best pillow talk for those of us who enjoy bedtime stories on rainy nights and anytime Sunday.

great fun

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