The Attic at Wilton Place
- Author CE Rose
- Narrator Kathryn Drysdale
- Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Publish Date 29 January 2026
- Run Time 13 hours and 20 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Crime and mystery fiction, Family life fiction, Fiction: general and literary, Fiction: mashup, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Psychological thriller, Thriller / suspense fiction.
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What to expect
The perfect life. The perfect home. But at what price?
Introspective Ruth Parker is desperate for love and attention. Overlooked as a child by her cold and critical mother, her pain manifests in loneliness and a crippling lack of self-esteem.
When glamorous actress 'Aunt' Vanessa, her mother's childhood friend, shows an interest in her, Ruth basks in the blinding light of her attention.
Once Ruth escapes to university in London, Aunt Vanessa invites her to Wilton Place, her stunning Belgravia residence. As she blossoms under Vanessa's guidance, Ruth finds herself torn between student life and the hypnotic, luxurious confines of Wilton Place.
Belgravia wins out, but when Ruth explores the gloomy attic of her new home and finds a hidden, locked door, she discovers that Vanessa is hiding the darkest of secrets from her childhood, secrets that threaten everything Ruth knew about her own mother.
How far will Ruth go to find the truth - and how much does she really want to know?
A twisty, Gothic-inspired chiller that fans of Kate Morton, Louise Douglas and Kathleen McGurl will love.
CE Rose is the pen name of Caroline England, the author of psychological suspense novels, Beneath the Skin, My Husband's Lies, Betray Her, Truth Games and The Sinner. As CE Rose, Caroline has written gothic-tinged psychological thrillers, The House of Hidden Secrets, The House on the Water's Edge and The Shadows of Rutherford House.
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Praise for The Attic at Wilton Place:
'I loved The Attic at Wilton Place. The wonderful writing and characterisation drew me in instantly, as did the hint of secrets soon to be revealed. A satisfying read - highly recommended!' - Elisabeth Carpenter, author of 99 Red Balloons
'I loved it so much and couldn't put it down. First class story, first class character development. Everything I relish in a novel.' - Amanda Robson, author of Obsession
‘An utterly compelling, atmospheric, twisty domestic suspense novel that packs a real emotional punch.' - Alice Hunter, author of The Serial Killer’s Wife
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