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The Legacy

Children's House, Book 1

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The Legacy

By: Yrsa Sigurdardottir, Victoria Cribb - translator
Narrated by: Lucy Paterson
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About this listen

The first in an exciting new series from the author of The Silence of the Sea, winner of the 2015 Petrona Award for best Scandinavian crime novel.

The only witness to a shocking murder is the victim's 10-year-old daughter, Margret. The police turn to the Children's House for their expertise in childhood trauma.

The manager, Freyja, doesn't much like the police - especially the detective in charge, Huldar. But she does want to help them protect Margret.

And when more people die - their murders heralded by strange messages, texts, and strings of numbers - they will have to work together to crack the riddle before they become targets themselves.

©2017 Yrsa Sigurdardottir (P)2017 Hodder & Stoughton Crime Fiction Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Mystery

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I really enjoyed this though the murders were gruesome. Along the lines of another great Scandinavian detective Harry Hole from Jo Nesbo. Huldar has similar foibles but not as clever as Harry Hole on this performance. Some great twists however also well narrated.

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A well written, intriguing mystery that kept me hooked despite the extreme gruesomeness of the murders. All the clues were there to to work out who did it, but I didn't. Really very good.
I shalln't be reading anymore by this author though and that is such a shame as she is such a great writer, it's just the macabre that I can't put myself through again.

Brilliant but too gruesome for me

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A bit grizzly at first...it certainly played on my mind. But what a well-told and compelling story! I loved the way it tied together. I guessed some bits but not all- just the way I like it. I can’t wait for the next book!

Omg!

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so gripping! the story has so many twists and turns . I couldn't stop listening.

amazing

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Please translate the 2nd book and record as soon as possible! Yrsa is an excellent author, more of her books please audible.

Can't wait for book 2.

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Slightly ponderous storyline- too many coincidences. Although some good characters. Maybe otherbooks in the series will be better ? I may try one more. Well read by Lucy Paterson.

Well read.

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A really good read. Some original touches and well developed characters with more complexity than the average crime novel

Avery good read

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Loved the book excellent storyline, had me guessing until near the end which for me is not usually as I usually suspect out quickly. Worth a credit.
Narrator good.

brilliant

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Liked this book though it took a while for anything to make sense! The murders were a little too much for my imagination but the plot was clever and twisty.

A bit grisly but clever

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I really enjoyed this book even though I wasn’t sure at first as I bought it as a two for one offer.
The story was good and kept you listening. The narrator was excellent too. I would definitely listen to another book by this author.

Good start

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