The Whistling
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The Whistling
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Narrated by:
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Lois Chimimba
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By:
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Rebecca Netley
About this listen
Brought to you by Penguin.
Winner of the Exeter Novel Prize
Alone in the world, Elspeth Swansome has taken the position of nanny to a family on the remote Scottish island of Skelthsea.
Her charge, Mary, is a strange child. Distracted and secretive, she hasn't uttered a word since the sudden death of her twin, William - just days after their former nanny disappeared.
With her charge defiantly silent, Elspeth turns to the islanders. But no one will speak of what happened to William.
Just as no one can explain the hypnotic lullabies sung in empty corridors.
Nor the strange dolls that appear in abandoned rooms.
Nor the faint whistling that comes in the night....
As winter draws in and passage to the mainland becomes impossible, Elspeth finds herself trapped.
But is this house haunted by the ghosts of the past?
Or the secrets of the living?
Chilling, twisty and emotionally gripping, The Whistling is an atmospheric pause-resister with shades of the classics, yet a unique character of its own. Perfect for fans of Susan Hill and Laura Purcell.
©2021 Rebecca Netley (P)2021 Penguin AudioWhat listeners say about The Whistling
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- Rebecca M.
- 27-06-2023
Gothic Spook
A fun gothic tale with rich imagery of Scottish Highlands. Mysterious ghost story with a mix of murder mystery and witchcraft. Beautifully narrated. A fun spooky tale. Have already made many a recommendation!
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- Sam Kilian
- 09-09-2023
Held captivated
such a mystery that captures the heart and mind. leaving you intrigued and wanting to hear more.
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- Belinda Tongue
- 02-02-2023
Interesting !
This wasn’t a book I would have normally stuck with but it was worth it.
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- Dee L
- 02-10-2023
Wonderful story
I really enjoyed this. It falls somewhere between Laura Purcell and Kate Morton, yet is very much its own book. I loved it!
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- Shylee Cross
- 14-03-2024
Beautifully written and narrated!
What a roller coaster. The narrator was spectacular! Kept me enthralled and guessing right till the end!
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- Amber-Claire
- 29-08-2023
Loved it!
Great story! Brought to life by the superb narration from Lois Chimimba. Looking forward to Rebecca Netley’s next book coming out x
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- Angela Bull
- 28-04-2024
Atmospheric gothic horror
I enjoyed this book, with its haunting and atmospheric gothic horror. The setting and period added to the storyline and chill. Several twists kept it interesting and the narrator's accent made it authentic. My only issue was that the references to photographs in an 1860 era, which seem to be plentiful in the storyline, are unrealistic.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-11-2024
LOVED
This book had me gripped.
Incredible narration and portrayal of characters.
Eerie and creepy story that had me feeling very unnerved.
Looking forward to reading more from this author.
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- Anonymous User
- 09-08-2024
Long and drawn out story
This supernatural/Gothic story did not grip me, it took me ages to get through. It wasn't very scary, and the story was very drawn out. The narrator had a beautiful voice, but put strange inflections into parts that didn't make sense.
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