The Woman in Black

By: Susan Hill

Narrated by: Paapa Essiedu

A chilling new version of Susan Hill’s classic ghost story, narrated by Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You, The Lazarus Project).

Eel Marsh house stands alone, surveying the windswept salt marshes beyond Nine Lives Causeway. Mrs Alice Drablow lived here as a recluse. Now Arthur Kipps, a junior solicitor with a London firm, is summoned to attend her funeral, unaware of the tragic and terrible secrets which lie behind the house's shuttered windows.

It is not until he glimpses a young woman at the funeral with a wasted face, dressed all in black, that a sense of profound unease begins to creep over him, a feeling deepened by the reluctance of the locals to talk about the woman in black or what happens whenever she is seen.

Kipps has to stay on in the lonely house, sorting out Mrs. Drablow's papers. The mist begins to enshroud it and the surrounding graveyard and the high tide cuts it off from the outside world....

Now available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.

©1983 Susan Hill (P)2022 Audible, Ltd

A fun scary read

I enjoyed the 3-D experience of this read. The narrator was skilled and helped the listening experience feel immersive. A good read for a spooky experience.

3-D Sound enhances the story!

“The Woman in Black” by Susan Hill is a literary ghost story. It is atmospheric with sinister undertones throughout the novel. It’s a perfect October story.

I chose to listen to the audible production, narrated by Paapa Essidu. I haven’t had the pleasure of hearing his work until now. He is excellent. Audible Studios added surround sound and music which enhanced the creepy feel. The horses clopping through cobble-stone lanes; the whinny of the horse; crows cawing in the background combine to create a menacing ambiance.

A young lawyer is assigned the estate of Alice Drablow. Ms. Drablow was a recluse and fodder for speculations and rumors. When the lawyer sees a gaunt woman in black at the funeral, the locals inform him of a dark folklore.

The story is great. It’s the production that makes this a must-listen.

very enjoyable

Entertaining listen, well worth the time. Don't assume it's the same exact story as the movie.

For fans of classic horror fiction

An homage to classic ghost stories, this is a nuanced and chilling tale brought brilliantly to life by Susan Hill. The narrator and audio engineering were quality additions

Terrifying

An absolutely horrifying story made even more terrifying by the extremely well-done narration and production quality.