The Whistling

byRebecca Netley, Lois Chimimba (Read by)

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Alone in the world, Elspeth takes the position of nanny to a family on the remote Scottish island of Skelthsea.

Her charge is a strange child. Distracted and secretive, Mary hasn't uttered a word since the sudden death of her twin, William - just days after their former nanny disappeared.

Elspeth's questions are met with silence. No-one will speak of William.

Just as no-one can explain the lullabies sung in empty corridors, or the whistling that comes in the night...

With winter closing in, passage off the island turns treacherous - and Elspeth finds herself trapped.

But is this house haunted by the ghosts of the past?

Or the secrets of the living...?

Assured debut . . . This wonderfully atmospheric read offers both a satisfying puzzle and some genuinely eery moments

Guardian

About Rebecca Netley

Rebecca Netley grew up as part of an eccentric family in a house full of books and music, and these things have fed her passions.

Family and writing remain at the heart of Rebecca's life. She lives in Reading with her husband, sons and an over-enthusiastic dog, who gives her writing tips.

The Whistling is Rebecca Netley's debut novel and won the Exeter Novel Prize.
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  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • ISBN: 9780241544686
  • Length: 522 minutes
  • Price: £13.00
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