The Silent Companions

By: Laura Purcell

Narrated by: Katie Scarfe

Some doors are locked for a reason.

When Elsie married handsome young heir Rupert Bainbridge, she believed she was destined for a life of luxury. But pregnant and widowed just weeks after their wedding, with her new servants resentful and the local villagers actively hostile, Elsie has only her late husband’s awkward cousin for company. Or so she thinks. Inside her new home lies a locked door, beyond which is a painted wooden figure—a silent companion—that bears a striking resemblance to Elsie herself. The residents of the estate are terrified of the figure, but Elsie tries to shrug this off as simple superstition—that is, until she notices the figure’s eyes following her.

A Victorian ghost story that evokes a most unsettling kind of fear, The Silent Companions is a tale that creeps its way through the consciousness in ways you least expect—much like the companions themselves.

©2017 Laura Purcell (P)2017 Audible, Ltd

Bruh

This book was so good, original, intriguing. Lovers it so much. Best one this year.

Great listen, excellent story

Just listen to it, if you like gothic/ghost/victorian tales you will not be disappointed

Fantastic

This is a terrific Gothic-style novel. A slow burn with a killer ending (that's not a spoiler, btw). The narrator was perfect, as well.

WTF

EDIT TO ADD: okay I re-listened to the last few chapters & I’m just being silly. The ending was actually really good. My dumbass just didn’t understand it at first.

I’m still here mouth wide open because this story was SO GOOD FOR SO LONG then the last few chapters were absolute DOG WATER. So confusing to the point shit don’t even make sense. Don’t even get me started on the ending. WHAT ?!??!?? I literally don’t understand it at all. I can’t help but feel betrayed for having spent my time listening to this whole story just for that gawd awful ending >:(

Outstanding

A truly haunting gothic novel. The ending was a big surprise. Perfect in every way