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  • The Night She Disappeared

  • A Novel
  • Written by: Lisa Jewell
  • Narrated by: Joanne Froggatt
  • Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,103 ratings)

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The Night She Disappeared

Written by: Lisa Jewell
Narrated by: Joanne Froggatt
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Publisher's Summary

A 2022 Audie Award Finalist

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Then She Was Gone comes “her best thriller yet” (Harlan Coben, New York Times bestselling author) about a young couple’s disappearance on a gorgeous summer night, and the mother who will never give up trying to find them.

On a beautiful summer night in a charming English suburb, a young woman and her boyfriend disappear after partying at the massive country estate of a new college friend.

One year later, a writer moves into a cottage on the edge of the woods that border the same estate. Known locally as the Dark Place, the dense forest is the writer’s favorite place for long walks and it’s on one such walk that she stumbles upon a mysterious note that simply reads, “DIG HERE.”

Could this be a clue towards what has happened to the missing young couple? And what exactly is buried in this haunted ground?

“Utterly gripping with richly drawn, hugely compelling characters, this is a first-class thriller with heart” (Lucy Foley, New York Times bestselling author) that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

©2021 Lisa Jewell. All rights reserved. (P)2021 Penguin Audio. All rights reserved.

What the critics say

"Froggatt works to bring distinctive voices to the key players and is particularly effective at voicing Kim, who is now caring for her grandson because her daughter has disappeared. She also shifts effortlessly to the posh accents of the wealthy neighbors. Jewell provides listeners with appealing and well-rounded personalities and atmospheric settings. This thriller will keep listeners engaged." (AudioFile Magazine)

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couldn't wait to finish

I enjoyed the story, the periodic summation of story before going on to the next major events in the book.
I particularly liked the theatrical reading and would enjoy more books done by the narrator Joanne Froggatt.

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Not bad but saw it all coming

I guessed the ending about 2 hours in but regardless it was a fairly good listen, definitely not her best though. Narration was very good!

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a must read!

Loved it as all Lisa Jewelll's books. No matter how you think it will end she finds an even better ending everytime!

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Amazing!

Wow. An all around satisfying experience. The story kept me on the edge of my chair the whole time, all the way until the last word. The characters are so relatable and strong. The performance is captivating. Definitely recommend.

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WOW!

had me wondering to the end what happened. a true whodunnit. narrator was amazing!! definitely a must listen

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Great dual story telling

I really liked how the suspense built through a dual story telling narrative. Loved the setting and way mystery built. I don’t know if I really cared about Sophie but I don’t think you need to. I enjoyed the narration a lot.

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The best book I’ve read in a long time.

The only downside about this book was that it came to an end. I just flew through it. A must read for sure!

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Excellent!

The best thriller or mystery that I have read this year. The narration was also excellent.

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One of Lisa Jewell's Best!!

Captivating from beginning to end. Joanne Froggatt is a fantastic narrator and I hope that she narrates more audibles.

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Brilliant narration captivates the imagination

If you’re looking for escapism and an intriguing mystery which unfolds through a poignant feminist lens/ then I can’t recommend this book enough. The brilliant narration lends itself to a captivating performance that leaves it impossible not to continue listening right to the end.
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