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The Missing Girls of Alardyce House

The Alardyce Series (Book 1)

Narrator
Sarah Barron
Publisher
Boldwood Books
Publish Date
15 June 2022
Run Time
10 hours 25 minutes
Format
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Rating
4.0 (1 review)
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What to expect

‘Heather Atkinson is my no.1 author. She keeps you glued to her books from beginning to end’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Edinburgh 1880

When Amy Osbourne’s parents are lost at sea, she is forced to leave her London home and is sent to live with her aunt and uncle at the opposite end of the country.

Alardyce House is depressing and dreary, her aunt haughty and cruel. Amy strikes up a friendship with her cousin Edward but his older brother Henry is just as conceited as his mother, and a mutual loathing develops between him and Amy.

As her weeks of mourning pass, the realisation begins to dawn on Amy that her aunt has designs on her inheritance and the candidate she favours to be her niece’s husband fills Amy with horror. Struggling in this strange, unwelcoming environment, Amy begins to suspect that something isn’t right at Alardyce House.

There are rumours below stairs of a monster on the loose, local women are being brutally attacked and her cousin Henry is the prime suspect. Alardyce House is full of dark secrets and Amy isn’t sure who she can trust…

If you love Emily Organ, Kate Saunders and Ann Granger, you’ll love The Missing Girls of Alardyce House. Discover bestselling author Heather Atkinson and you'll never look back...

Praise for Heather Atkinson:

‘Heather is a bright star in the world of gangland writing...Read it, you won't be disappointed' Jacqui Rose

‘What a story. This book I think is the best yet from Heather Atkinson and I have read all hers so far’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'Another brilliant book from Heather...she really is one the best in the business' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'I have read ALL Heather Atkinson's books. They are all fantastic' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'I stumbled upon Heather's books and I'm so glad I did, characters excellent and storylines are great, I find myself searching the book stores for more of them to read the minute I finish one' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Please note this book was previously published as Sins of a Father.

User Reviews

Book 4.0

Narration 5.0

  • 4.0 5.0

    4⭐️ = Good.
    This had a very unusual storyline, which I really enjoyed. It had plenty of action, even if some of it was a bit gruesome. I did kind of guess who was a ‘ baddie’, but this didn’t stop me being engrossed.
    Well written and fast paced.

    Julie7 2026-02-19

Details

Author
Heather Atkinson
Narrator
Sarah Barron
Duration
10 hours 25 minutes
Release Date
15 June 2022
ISBN
9781804157848
Format
x-book®
Publisher
Boldwood Books
Genre
Crime and mystery fiction, Thriller / suspense fiction, Historical adventure fiction, Historical fiction, Fiction: mashup, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Rural communities, Family life fiction, Relationships and families: advice and issues, Classic horror and ghost stories, Ghosts and poltergeists
Rating
4.0(1 review)
Narration
5.0(1 review)

Synopsis

‘Heather Atkinson is my no.1 author. She keeps you glued to her books from beginning to end’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review Edinburgh 1880When Amy Osbourne’s parents are lost at sea, she is forced to leave her London home and is sent to live with her aunt and uncle at the opposite end of the country.Alardyce House is depressing and dreary, her aunt haughty and cruel. Amy strikes up a friendship with her cousin Edward but his older brother Henry is just as conceited as his mother, and a mutual loathing develops between him and Amy. As her weeks of mourning pass, the realisation begins to dawn on Amy that her aunt has designs on her inheritance and the candidate she favours to be her niece’s husband fills Amy with horror. Struggling in this strange, unwelcoming environment, Amy begins to suspect that something isn’t right at Alardyce House. There are rumours below stairs of a monster on the loose, local women are being brutally attacked and her cousin Henry is the prime suspect. Alardyce House is full of dark secrets and Amy isn’t sure who she can trust…If you love Emily Organ, Kate Saunders and Ann Granger, you’ll love The Missing Girls of Alardyce House. Discover bestselling author Heather Atkinson and you'll never look back... Praise for Heather Atkinson:‘Heather is a bright star in the world of gangland writing...Read it, you won't be disappointed' Jacqui Rose‘What a story. This book I think is the best yet from Heather Atkinson and I have read all hers so far’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'Another brilliant book from Heather...she really is one the best in the business' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'I have read ALL Heather Atkinson's books. They are all fantastic' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'I stumbled upon Heather's books and I'm so glad I did, characters excellent and storylines are great, I find myself searching the book stores for more of them to read the minute I finish one' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader ReviewPlease note this book was previously published as Sins of a Father.

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