The Child In My House — audiobook by Lucy Lawrie
The Child In My House by Lucy Lawrie is an unabridged psychological thriller audiobook about a nanny drawn into a family’s secrets and a child’s unexplained silence. The listing gives a listening time of nearly 12 hours, with Harrie Dobby as narrator.
At a glance
- Juliet takes a live-in nanny role at her childhood home and becomes involved in the new family’s troubles.
- Six-year-old Kitty has progressive mutism and makes silent calls to the police, prompting Juliet to investigate.
- The plot connects present-day family secrets with memories from Juliet’s past.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Unabridged format preserves the complete story as listed.
- Nearly 12 hours of narrated listening suits buyers looking for a full-length thriller.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Lucy Lawrie |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Harrie Dobby |
| Listening length | 11 hours and 57 minutes |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | 8 Jun. 2023 |
| Publisher | QUEST from W. F. Howes Ltd |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners seeking a psychological thriller centred on family secrets, a missing truth and a child in danger.
- Audiobook buyers who enjoy emotional stories with twists and a past-and-present narrative.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a short listen or a non-thriller subject.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the story as engaging, emotional and full of twists, with particular appreciation for its characters, writing and the way past and present narratives fit together. That response may appeal to listeners looking for an immersive, character-led thriller, though the 4.4 out of 5 rating from 3,867 ratings is an aggregate and cannot establish whether its tone or twists will suit an individual listener.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the engaging, twist-filled story and its characters.
- Feedback describes the book as emotional and highlights the writing style.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates The Child In My House?
The listing names Lucy Lawrie as the author and Harrie Dobby as the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 11 hours and 57 minutes.
Is this an abridged audiobook?
It is listed as unabridged.
What is the story about?
Juliet becomes a live-in nanny at her childhood home and tries to understand why six-year-old Kitty cannot speak and makes silent calls to the police, while unsettling family connections to Juliet’s past emerge.
