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.
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- Helen
- 07-05-23
A little bland
Firstly I will say that the story is really well written and I think I’d read something else by this author, unfortunately the story itself just didn’t do anything for me. It started off well and I settled in for a slow burn but then nothing really happened. There’s a lot of going to bed, hearing some creaks and whistling and then getting up the next day. That’s basically it. The entire middle section of the book consists of the protagonist going to bed and getting up. Narration was good.
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- Ethan turner
- 21-09-22
Brilliant, edge of seat stuff
Loved this audio book. The best I’ve listened to in a long time. It was suspenseful and creepy but also a fantastic story.
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- vmanson21
- 29-06-22
gripping horror
absolutely loved it! the reader was so good as well, her Scottish accent really brought the characters to life. the storyline was gripping so I kept wanting to listen. its a bit like the woman in black so not for the faint hearted!!!
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- Bull316
- 21-01-23
Spooky Scottish tale
This was an atmospheric and haunting old school ghost story. It is slightly over written in some places and the pacing of the twists in the story cone in bunches. But it’s well worth your time.
It’s elevated by wonderful, near pitch perfect narration.
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- damc
- 30-01-23
A slow burner
Overall this is worth a go. It seems to take a while to take off, but when it does the story develops nicely and becomes increasingly gripping. You just have to stay with it, you will be rewarded.
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- GA Reynolds
- 11-12-22
Splendid atmospheric tale!
A most engaging and satisfying ghost story. It's a rollercoaster that keeps you guessing as to who is on the side of light or the side of darkness, as our heroine unpicks the mystery of the creepy house (and creepier household members) she has come to work at. Am keen to look for other titles by this author now!
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- Lizziesharks
- 25-10-22
Gripping stuff
A great story, quite spooky and, thanks to the engaging reader, a few "edge of seat" moments too. chilling, but immensely enjoyable, I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a bit of the supernatural with their mystery.
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- Bee
- 13-10-23
Beautifully written. Utterly terrifying!
Oh wow. I really loved this book. I was hooked from the start. Beautifully written and the narrator was fantastic.
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- TheABCofMurder
- 13-12-23
Exquisitely written gothic mystery
Wow: the author certainly has a way with words. She is able to conjure the clearest images and the strongest feelings from he reader. Even though I saw the plot twist coming from very early on (do I read too many mysteries or was it obvious to everyone?), it says a lot about the quality of the storytelling that I was absolutely absorbed none the less.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-11-23
Thoroughly enjoyable
Really nice enjoyed the story and the narration, accent of the narrator matched so well with the setting. The story was great and a few unexpected twists and turns. The book starts a little slow and takes a while to gain momentum, however it becomes more and more compelling as the chapters progress!
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