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Hearditonapodcast · 01/03/2025 11:29

I thought it was The Death of Mrs Westaway, by Ruth Ware, but it's not. Similar plot, woman inherits house from distant relative she knew nothing about and moves into it. I thought it was set in Cornwall, but maybe not. It's remote, maybe in the woods? There's a slightly creepy neighbour, I'm fairly certain the house has no power and is really run down. I vaguely remember a scene where she leaves her rucksack in the kitchen and it's not there when she comes back. And maybe something to do with a dead bird?!

I read it fairly recently, within the last 6 years and it's probably a fairly new book (within the last 10-15 years I'd say) I love Cara Hunter, Lisa Jewell, Ruth Ware, CL Taylor etc so will be similar to work from those authors. It's driving me cuckoo. Please help me!!

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SixImpossibleThings · 01/03/2025 14:39

Maybe In a Cottage in a Wood by Cass Green?

cansu · 01/03/2025 14:43

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Hearditonapodcast · 01/03/2025 19:25

SixImpossibleThings · 01/03/2025 14:39

Maybe In a Cottage in a Wood by Cass Green?

Ooh yes this could be it! Just about to listen to an audiobook sample to see if it's the right one!

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Hearditonapodcast · 01/03/2025 19:26

Sounds very similar, but not sure it's quite right. I'm going to buy it anyway because it's about the Red Barn Murders which happened fairly near to where I live, I like books with a local twist.

Thanks both!

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SwanOfThoseThings · 01/03/2025 19:27

SixImpossibleThings · 01/03/2025 14:39

Maybe In a Cottage in a Wood by Cass Green?

It sounds like this one to me.

OhMrDarcy · 01/03/2025 21:13

Thornyhold by Mary Stewart maybe? Same plot line but was written a while ago so might be too old to be your book.

Hearditonapodcast · 02/03/2025 20:38

I can confirm it was In a Cottage In a Wood! Just listened to the audiobook as I was too impatient to wait for the book to arrive. Such a good plot!

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