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The Last House on the Cliff

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What to expect

I gobbled it up in two sittings, quickly turning pages to see what would happen next. The windswept, desolate setting, cold, gloomy manor house and dark characters created the perfect stormy day read… And did I mention the twists? Oh my goodness!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

When a young widow’s little girl vanishes, could a dark family secret hold the answer?

On the death of her aunt Gwyn, Lowri returns once more to Gwyn’s home on the remote island of Anglesey, Wales, with her young daughter Ruby in tow. Lowri hadn’t seen her aunt in years, but this beautiful island offers a fresh start.

Yet right away, strange things begin to happen. Ruby insists an old woman is visiting her when no one else is watching, and a tattered old doll keeps being left for Ruby to find.

Then Ruby goes missing. Desperately seeking answers no one seems to have, Lowri looks to her dark family past for clues. But the secrets she uncovers suggest that Ruby is not the only one in danger, and time is running out – for both of them…

A terrifically dark and twisty tale that asks: can you ever really trust those closest to you? Perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Cass Green and C.J. Tudor.

Readers are gripped by The Last House on the Cliff:

I absolutely loved [this], I loved the chills it gave me, especially reading it in the dark!’ @Rubiereads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wonderful and captivating…I loved how the story unfolded with so many twists and turns and family secrets you could never imagine. Heart wrenching and heart breaking at times. It was utterly compelling and a real page turner.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I loved this…! Super suspenseful – had me turning pages late through the night because I could not put it down until I had worked out all the twists… Five stars.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Such a tense and atmospheric read… This was gripping right from the first page and I could not put it down, twisty and unpredictable.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Gave me goosebumps the entire time … the twists in the novel made it one of my fastest reads of the year. The family dynamics were so complicated, I had no idea who to trust.’
NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Critics Review

Authors love Anne Wyn Clark

Creepy, claustrophobic and compelling! A beautifully written thriller that kept me glued to my Kindle’ Miranda Rijks, author of The Visitors

‘Haunting psychological suspense… Will send shivers down your spine’ Alice Hunter, author of The Serial Killer’s Wife

Whisper Cottage was a dark and atmospheric thriller that pulled me in from the very first page.” Stephanie DeCarolis, author of The Guilty Husband

Chilling and wonderfully atmospheric, with an ending that took me surprise – I couldn’t put it down‘ Amanda Brittany, author of Her Last Lie

User Reviews

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Really enjoyed this. Good story line. Brilliant narration.
BrammallT 29/01/2023
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kaleemarie24 26/01/2023
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Loved this book! Found the compelling story very difficult to stop listening to.. trying to piece all the twists and turns together , the narrator was perfect.. a great listen!
Pauliep 26/07/2023
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Interesting story, had me hooked until the end, when I thought it became a bit unplausible. Enjoyed it though.
johanna 20/11/2022
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Vicky 26/08/2022

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