The Night She Disappeared

A Novel

By: Lisa Jewell

Narrated by: Joanne Froggatt

Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

A 2022 Audie Award Finalist

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Then She Was Gone comes “her best thriller yet” (Harlan Coben, New York Times bestselling author) about a young couple’s disappearance on a gorgeous summer night, and the mother who will never give up trying to find them.

On a beautiful summer night in a charming English suburb, a young woman and her boyfriend disappear after partying at the massive country estate of a new college friend.

One year later, a writer moves into a cottage on the edge of the woods that border the same estate. Known locally as the Dark Place, the dense forest is the writer’s favorite place for long walks and it’s on one such walk that she stumbles upon a mysterious note that simply reads, “DIG HERE.”

Could this be a clue towards what has happened to the missing young couple? And what exactly is buried in this haunted ground?

“Utterly gripping with richly drawn, hugely compelling characters, this is a first-class thriller with heart” (Lucy Foley, New York Times bestselling author) that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

©2021 Lisa Jewell. All rights reserved. (P)2021 Penguin Audio. All rights reserved.

Critic reviews

"Froggatt works to bring distinctive voices to the key players and is particularly effective at voicing Kim, who is now caring for her grandson because her daughter has disappeared. She also shifts effortlessly to the posh accents of the wealthy neighbors. Jewell provides listeners with appealing and well-rounded personalities and atmospheric settings. This thriller will keep listeners engaged." (AudioFile Magazine)

Joanne Froggatt!

I have never read any of Lisa Jewell books before, but when I saw who was reading this audio version, I immediately purchased it. Joanne Froggatt’s performance of this work really brought it to life! Her use of various British dialects made each character distinct and fully rounded. I absolutely loved listening to her tell this tale. I will definitely look up Ms Jewel’s earlier works and absolutely seek out anything Ms. Froggatt has performed.
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Very enjoyable story with great narration

A light easy to listen to mystery that was well written and it wasn't until closer yje the last quarter of the book that I started to figure some things out. The narration was wonderful, felt like I was, watching a, movie. Great to listen while walking my dogs.

Another great Lisa Jewel novel and fantastic narration

I usually love Lisa Jewell novels, but was especially excited to listen to this one since it was narrated by Joanne Froggatt, who I originally knew from Downton Abbey. Neither the story nor the narration disappointed – I would highly recommend this novel!

Couldn’t stop listening

I liked this even better than her previous book! Great story, well-developed characters, and captivating narrator. Just the kind of story I like to listen to when I need something to pull me in and take my kind off everything else.

Superbly written and read

The book was well written but the performance was outstanding. Loved this book! It had enough twists and turns to keep the listener interested.

Sue j

I enjoyed this book a lot. The plot was good from the start. Enjoyed the British accent from the narrator

Devoured!!

Lisa Jewel is a master story teller! Where do these stories come from!? She’s so good at each character and their role in the plot! Well done! I wish there were more! I’ve listened to them all! Fantastic! And the narrators chosen are TRUE performers!!! Well done indeed!!

Very good.

Dark and kept you guessing in your head on the direction this would go. Good story!! Beautifully performed. Really really good.

Awesome!!!

This book was fabulous. I’m so sad it’s over. Kept me listening way into the night. Lisa Jewel is the best!!

OMG!!!!

Can I say that I ate the book? enjoyed every second of it. The narrator is amazing! the story superb!!!!