Book description
Imagine hearing Kate Summerscale's voice in your ear, weaving the chilling true story of 1953 Notting Hill with the quiet dread of a secret slowly unraveling. This isn't just a true crime book-it's a masterclass in how history whispers its darkest truths. As Summerscale guides you through the shadowed corridors of 10 Rillington Place, where three young women's bodies were found hidden in walls, the audiobook's power lies in its unnerving intimacy. You feel the cold shock of discovery, the suffocating weight of a nation fixated on scandal, and the terrifying reality of misogyny weaponized by tabloids.
The praise from giants like Richard Osman ("I loved it!") and Val McDermid ("Shattering") isn't hyperbole-it's the sound of readers left breathless. Summerscale doesn't just recount the crime; she dismantles the myth, offering a startling new perspective that redefines the case. Sarah Waters' "Gripping" verdict? Perfect. You'll find yourself leaning in, unable to mute the audiobook, as the narrative builds tension like a slow, inevitable tide.
What makes this audiobook transformative is Summerscale's voice-calm, precise, utterly compelling. She doesn't sensationalize; she illuminates. You hear the echo of 1953 in every word, the voices of the forgotten, the sheer, shocking scale of what was hidden. It's the kind of story that lingers long after the final word, making you reconsider how history is written, who gets to tell it, and what horrors we've been taught to ignore.
This isn't just a book you read-it's a story you live inside, narrated with such quiet authority that the weight of every discovery settles deep in your bones. A Sunday Times bestseller, a CWA Gold Dagger winner, and a book that earned accolades from critics who rarely gush? That's because it's not just well-told; it's essential. If you've ever wondered how a single house could hold a nation's guilt, this is the audiobook that answers. Listen. And let it haunt you.
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Sky
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience