From an unsure start I was drawn into a tale of intrigue, lies, twists and manipulation that was hugely entertaining and that I thoroughly enjoyed. This is the second mystery book I read in late spring in an attempt to satisfy my craving for a good contemporary mystery story, alas in vain. BEST READS: The Death of Mrs. Westaway - Ruth Ware Good Morning, Midnight - Lily Brooks-Dalton. The story is full of twists and the characters are brilliantly portrayed. Ruth Ware is famous for her thrillers In a Dark, Dark Wood, The Woman in Cabin 10 and her most recent, The Lying Game. Ruth Ware (born 1977), alias for Ruth Warburton, is a British psychological crime thriller author. A quiet, black-haired girl trying to live her life as best she can after experiencing a tragic loss. - AJ Finn, author of The Woman in the Window 'I read it compulsively, trying to undo the knotty puzzles so cleverly constructed by Ware. The Death of Mrs. Westaway has it all: family secrets, an old Gothic manor, thrilling plot lines, page-turning pacing, flawed characters in a deeply human way. BALLSIEST BOOK: Looker - Laura Sims. There just isn't much happening here. The main character, Hal, has been working on the pier as a fortune teller since her mother’s death, barely making ends meet, and has taken out an unwise loan to boot. But her newest novel, The Death of Mrs. Westaway may be her best novel yet, and it’s most definitely my favourite Ware novel thus far. The Death of Mrs. Westaway has it all: family secrets, an old Gothic manor, thrilling plot lines, page-turning pacing, flawed characters in a deeply human way. BEST SETTING: the Arctic observatory - Good Morning, Midnight. The story tells of Harriet Westaway, nicknamed Hal, who receives a letter out of the blue informing her she’s been named in the will of a relative. The Death of Mrs Westaway was not what I was expecting. Unfortunately after the first few chapters the book starts to fall apart. THE DEATH OF MRS. WESTAWAY is another outstanding novel of psychological suspense from an author who has quickly earned her title of "modern-day Agatha Christie." The Death of Mrs. Westaway is Ware’s fourth thriller, psychological thriller and suspense book, and topic of my third Ware review. SPOILERS for The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware After getting to Trespassen, Hal sees a picture of her mother and three other people. The Death of Mrs. Westaway follows Ha When reading a thriller &/or suspense novel I like to be able to work out the why and how and be pleasantly surprised … I finished it in 5 days. The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of 388 pages and is available in Hardcover format. She finds they are all (apart from the housekeeper) kind, welcoming and thrilled to have the daughter of their long-lost sister back. Her novels include In a Dark, Dark Wood (2015), The Woman in Cabin 10 (2016), The Lying Game (2017), The Death of Mrs Westaway (2018), “The Turn of the Key” (2019), and One By One (2020). Kindle. All characters in The Death of Mrs. Westaway are listed by chapter with character descriptions included. NetGalley is a site where book reviewers and other professional readers can read books before they are published, in e-galley or digital galley form. The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware My rating: 1 of 5 stars. It starts off with a interesting premise, a case of mistaken identity has led the main character to possibly inheriting a fortune. ‘The Death of Mrs. Westaway’: An Ending that Kills a Good Story 3.5 Stars. This was my second experience with Ware, and I still have every intention of reading all of her books! by Ruth Ware ‧ RELEASE DATE: May 29, 2018. TRENDS: audiobooks during the first lockdown, … One day Hal receives an inheritance letter stating her grandmother Hester Westaway passed away, but Hal’s grandmother died 20 years earlier. The Death of Mrs. Westaway starts off with Hal, a young fortuneteller who is in desperate need of money. Is it a case of mistaken identity, or will it reveal some truth about her family? But they went by different nicknames, Maggie and Maude. So she’s tempted when she receives a letter informing her that she’s due to receive some money in the will of a Mrs Westaway, her grandmother. "The Death of Mrs Westaway is Ruth Ware's best: a dark and dramatic thriller, part murder mystery, part family drama, altogether riveting." This information about The Death of Mrs. Westaway shown above was first featured in "The BookBrowse Review" - BookBrowse's membership magazine, and in our weekly "Publishing This Week" newsletter. RATING: 5/5 STARS. The book starts off with a 1994 diary entry from an unknown narrator. —A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window "A classic never goes out of style. About Ruth Ware. She realizes that her mother was a distant cousin to the Westaway's and shared the same name as the Westaway daughter, Margarida. The main characters of this mystery, thriller story are , . Ware fills all of her novels with vibrant, relatable characters — even if they aren’t always likable. The Death of Mrs Westaway is a bit of a thriller. It’s an intensely gripping mystery that held my attention, kept me guessing and I devoured it in one day. A dysfunctional family, a quiet troubled protagonist, a mystery ensuing, and secrets revealing – these are the makings of Ruth Ware’s newest novel. What was the genesis for this book? It has quite a slow pace but it’s nevertheless incredibly engrossing and as the tension gradually builds up throughout the story, I felt I just couldn’t put it down. Dare I say it? And The Death of Mrs. Westaway, her latest, is also her best: a dark and dramatic thriller, part murder mystery, part family drama, altogether riveting. Gallery/Scout Press, May 29, 2018. The book was printed in 2018 and stated to be her very best book (at least up to now ). Plot Summary: On a day that begins like any other, Hal receives a mysterious letter bequeathing her a substantial inheritance. 'The Death of Mrs Westaway is Ruth Ware's best: a dark and dramatic thriller, part murder mystery, part family drama, altogether riveting.' The Death of Mrs. Westaway. My guess early on was that Hal's father was one of the Westaway's … Last year I read, and loved, The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware and have intended to read all of her books this year in the wake of that reading experience. Her novels portray strong, independent … The Death of Mrs. Westaway is about Hal Westaway a 21-year-old trying to make it on her own after her mother’s death. Caffeinated reasons to grab you earbuds and listen to The Death of Mrs. Westaway. On sale in the US today (5/29), THE DEATH OF MRS. WESTAWAY is Ruth Ware at her very finest. The Death of Mrs. Westaway is a recent mystery novel by Ruth Ware, author of The Woman in Cabin 10, In a Dark, Dark Wood, and The Lying Game. She realizes very … BEST WTF ENDING: A Farewell to Arms - Ernest Hemingway . Ruth Ware is an international number one bestseller. The Death of Mrs. Westaway was a twisted, gothic tale where the characters and subtle tones slowly reveal what we the reader had feared. Did you start with a specific character, scene, or idea? Orphaned Henrietta – Hal – Westaway is both relatable and heartbreakingly likable as she struggles to cope with her mother’s death. MEMORABLE CHARACTER: the Jedi librarian -The Rise of Darth Vader - James Luceno. The following is an exclusive excerpt from The Death of Mrs. Westaway, by Ruth Ware. I was given this ARC by the publisher in return for an honest review. THE DEATH OF MRS. WESTAWAY. Did you start with a specific character, scene, or idea? Her thrillers In a Dark, Dark Wood, The Woman in Cabin 10, The Lying Game, The Death of Mrs Westaway and The … THE DEATH OF MRS. WESTAWAY by RUTH WARE is a slow-building, dark, atmospheric, and gothic mystery that had me somewhat engaged, entertained, and interested enough throughout this book to keep me turning those pages but I was never truly invested in this story though. Tarot cards, an unexpected inheritance, and a gloomy mansion—in the hands of Ruth Ware, that's all a mystery lover needs for a brilliant night in. What was the genesis for this book? The Death of Mrs. Westaway is the result of the successful marriage of insightful and engaging thriller with cozy mystery. Ruth Ware’s novel The Death of Mrs. Westaway incorporates several things I love, and I was drawn to it from the first page. RELEASE DATE: May 29th 2018. The Death of Mrs Westaway is not packed full of action, nor would I call it a thriller. The Death of Mrs Westaway is a bit of a thriller. Ware offers a classic whodunit with interesting suspects, red herrings, and subtle clues. Ware keenly understands the intricate mechanics of suspense; much of the pleasure of The Death of Mrs. Westaway lies in her subtle sense of pacing and masterful use of Gothic-steeped atmosphere. I did like the protagonist though. The Death of Mrs. Westaway was advertised as a throwback to those old Gothic mysteries like "Rebecca." With The Death of Mrs. Westaway, I wanted to try something quite different and write a character who sets out to commit a crime. The late Mrs Westaway, who was a real tartar, had three sons, and a daughter who had disappeared sometime in the past. In the novel The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware, twenty-one-year-old Harriet “Hal” Westaway was struggling to make ends meet when she received notification she had been named as a beneficiary in Mrs. Westaway’s will. THE DEATH OF MRS. WESTAWAY. However, I saw where it was going by the middle and I was 100% right. The protagonist, Hal (Harriet) Westaway, is such a vibrant character and her precarious existence is so appealing that it’s hard not to buy in. In most cases, the reviews are necessarily limited to those that were available to us ahead of publication. fourth novel in as many years, Harriet “Hal” Westaway is barely making ends meet as a tarot reader on the Brighton Pier. In Ware’s latest twist on the traditional mystery, a young woman from a depressed seaside town sees a chance for some financial security when she receives notice of a windfall inheritance - all she has to do is pretend to be someone else for a week at a country estate.