The Death of Mrs Westaway

This was the first Ruth Ware book I have read, and it certainly won’t be the last. This book deserves way more hype, I’m so glad I have stumbled upon it. The writing is wonderfully atmospheric, the author manages to keep the reader engaged from start to finish.I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Agatha Christie-style whodunits and domestic thrillers mixed with the perfect amount of suspense.

This is my new, enjoyable author. The book came promptly in excellent condition.

Intriguing story woven together with lots of suspense and gothic elements. If you're a fan of Agatha Christie, then you might also enjoy this one.

Intrigue très bien menée, je recommande vivement

Oh Wow! What a fabulous read!This is such an atmospheric, slightly creepy and sinister feeling read. Cornwall lends itself so well and adds to the atmospherics of the novel and provides a wonderful backdrop to the story. Add to that an old creepy house with a severe housekeeper in the form of Mrs Warren and tarot cards to add an extra level of chills.The plot with Hal taking off from her tarot reading booth on Brighton Pier to accept an inheritance was so addictive. It had that rags to riches theme, well almost… Almost because Hal is not sure that she is indeed the right person. The tension builds as I found myself wondering if Hal would go through with her plans, or whether she back out. Is she the real deal or is she a mistaken identity? Well, these thoughts and others kept me turning the pages.The author excelled in the way she portrayed Hal, I found myself caring about her and what would happen. Would she be in danger? How was she going to manage to pay her bills? Would she be able to keep her booth on the Pier? Yes I know these are everyday concerns, well apart from the danger one, but it is the everyday things that help a reader to understand a character.Hal has some real heart-stopping moments and also discovers more about who she is and also about her mum and family. Not everything she had been told was the truth! She has dealt with a rough past a tough present and, now has to deal with being part of a scenario that could make the future one that she could never expect.This is not an action packed read, in fact it is a slower pace as the tension simmers and grows. The author has created a story that gripped me from the first few pages, the tension built and I could not put this one down!This is a fabulous and mysteriously compelling read. and one I would absolutely recommend.

Ruth Ware is telling the story as if she is Agatha Christie's reborn.She is such a great author but also an excellent excursion coordinator.Readers are led from Brighton to Penzance Cornwall,the setting place.We can imagine the picturesque view changing its colour depending on good or bad weather from time to time.Alongside the coastline, the storm porch  attaches to the building  and St.Piran's old church is at the end.The flock of birds reminds me of a Hitchcock film.