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The House at Midnight

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The House at Midnight

By: Lucie Whitehouse
Narrated by: Kate Reading
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On an icy winter weekend, seven friends celebrate New Year's Eve at Stoneborough, a grand manor in the English countryside. They've been brought together by Lucas Heathfield, a young man who recently inherited the property after the tragic death of his uncle Patrick. Though still raw from the loss of his last family member, Lucas welcomes this tight-knit group of friends to the estate he hopes will become their home away from home - an escape from London where they can all relax and rekindle the revelry of their college days.

Lucas' best friend, Joanna, finds herself oddly affected by the cavernous manse, with its lavish mythological ceiling mural and sprawling grounds, and awakened to a growing bond with Lucas. Much to her surprise, he reveals that he's loved her for years. But as they begin to find their way from friendship to romance, Joanna can't shake the feeling that the house is having its own effect on them.

Back in London, Joanna is stunned when Lucas announces that he and their impetuous friend Danny are moving into Stoneborough full-time. Her concern seems justified as Lucas, once ensconced, becomes completely ensnared in the turbulent past that seems to haunt the house - a past that is captured in old movie reels featuring Lucas's now-dead family: his charismatic uncle Patrick; his lovely mother, Claire; and his golden-boy father, Justin.

Over one decadent, dramatic year, as the friends frequently gather at the shadowed residence, secrets slide out and sexual tensions escalate, shattering friendships and forever changing lives. And all the while, the house cradles a devastating secret.

By turns taut and sensual, mesmerizing and disturbing, The House at Midnight is a gripping psychological novel that pulls the reader into the thrall of its ominous atmosphere.

©2008 Lucie Whitehouse (P)2008 Random House Audio
Genre Fiction Psychological Tearjerking
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This book was described as a psychological thriller. The title "The House at Midnight" led me to believe it would be atmospheric and creepy but only vague references were ever made about the house feeling malevolent but with no details as to why. The book is not thrilling in any way! The story is basically about a romance that went wrong and Jo, the protagonist has a weak and ineffectual character. Don't waste a credit on this.

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I have tried for several months to listen to this book. It drones on and on... The story is incomplete and only at rare times does it make any sense. I made the commitment to listen to the book as a whole and restarted it. After six days - I finished it. I've never been so disappointed in a novel as I was this on. Kate Redding, as always, gives a great read, but that is the only best part of tis novel. Save some time and money...

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What an incredible waste of my time and money.. I don’t have enough strength to convey the abject horror that a publishing house actually paid good money to this so-called author... readers beware,.. it’s tedious, relentlessly boring,.. and even the narrator will get on your nerves after the first five minutes..she turns the end of every sentence “ up”.. as if she’s asking a question.. I asked for a refund on this stinker..

My Disappointment Is Boundless

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Loved everything about this book! Great characters, picturesque setting, intriguing storyline..satisfying ending..Kate Reading is a true professional reader with perfect timing. A must!!

Stellar! You won't be able to stop!

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