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Alice Feeney

About the book:

Isolated on their private island in Cornwall, the Darker family have come together for the first time in over a decade. When the tide comes in, they’ll be cut off from the rest of the world for eight hours. When the tide goes back out, nothing will ever be the same again. Nothing – because one of the family is a killer…

As the leaves of autumn fall, Daisy Darker arrives at her grandmother’s house for eightieth birthday celebrations. Seaglass, the Darker’s ancestral home, is a crumbling Cornish house perched upon its own tiny private island.

Every member of the family has their secrets. Nana, alone for so long. Daisy’s absent father, Frank. Her cold-hearted mother, Nancy. Her siblings, Rose and Lily, and her niece, Trixie, full of questions and without a father of her own. Daisy has never had an easy relationship with her family, but some secrets are much darker than others. This will be a gathering that some of them won’t remember.

My thoughts:

*I listened to the audiobook edition*

I absolutely loved this book, and the audiobook narration was nothing short of brilliant. The narrator’s performance was engaging and kept me hooked throughout.

The story itself is a twisty, turning tale that gripped my attention right up until the end, although I really didn’t want it to end! The plot was intricate, with surprises and twists that constantly kept me guessing. It felt like a modern take on an Agatha Christie mystery, filled with suspense and complex characters. The writing was beautiful, leaving the reader in a state of anticipation, and the well-constructed twists ensured I was always on edge.

Despite my initial frustrations with Daisy’s character, the reveal completely changed my perspective, making me appreciate the buildup even more. It was an excellently crafted mystery with a surprising, satisfying conclusion. Five stars for the story, narration, and the unexpected twists that made this a truly enjoyable listen!

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The Author, Alice Feeney can be found online at alicefeeney.com and on Instagram

The Narrator of the audiobook is Stephanie Racine.

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