About the Author
Ruth Ware
ISBN 9780099598244
Rs. 960
Vintage
In a Dark, Dark Wood
Who it's for: Readers who enjoy psychological thrillers and mysteries
Nora hasn't seen her old friend Clare in a decade. When an unexpected invitation to Clare’s hen party arrives, held in a remote, glass-encased house in the desolate woods of Northumberland, Nora reluctantly accepts. She hopes this isolated gathering might offer a chance to confront their shared past and finally move on. However, the celebration quickly takes a sinister turn. A tragic event unfolds, leaving Nora to piece together fragmented memories and uncover the dark secrets that tie them all together, questioning who she can trust and what truly happened in that dark, dark wood.Why You Should Read? A chilling psychological thriller set in an isolated, claustrophobic location. Explores themes of unreliable memory, fractured friendships, and buried secrets. Features a compelling "whodunit" mystery with unexpected twists and turns. An atmospheric and suspenseful debut from a master of the genre, Ruth Ware.
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- Set in a remote, glass-encased house in Northumberland woods
- Explores unreliable memory and fractured friendships
- A compelling whodunit with unexpected twists
- Atmospheric and suspenseful thriller
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What is the setting of the book?
The story takes place in a remote, glass-encased house in the desolate woods of Northumberland, where a hen party is held.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Nora, who hasn't seen her old friend Clare in a decade and reluctantly attends Clare's hen party.
What genre is this book?
It is a psychological thriller and mystery novel, categorized under fiction, thrillers, and suspense.
What themes does the book explore?
The book explores themes of unreliable memory, fractured friendships, buried secrets, and the investigation of a tragic event.
Is this a debut novel?
The description refers to it as an atmospheric and suspenseful debut from Ruth Ware, indicating it is her first novel.