The Girl Who Left

De: Jenny Blackhurst

Narrado por: Charlotte Worthing

Twenty-five years ago, a local girl went missing. Now, another girl comes back…

When five-year-old Elsie Button was snatched from a garden in a sleepy town on the Welsh island of Anglesey, and a local man later confessed, it sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community. How could one of their own do such a thing? Especially when his own little girl was the same age – and the victim's best friend.

Kathryn and her family left under the cloak of darkness one night, unable to bear the shame, and the anger of their neighbours. She hardly remembers that time. Now, she suffers the consequences of living under an assumed name, always looking over her shoulder. Her dad has not spoken a word to her since he went to prison. She is haunted by the question: why did he kill Elsie?

When another child is taken from the same garden, twenty-five years to the day of Elsie's murder, Kathryn is determined that this time she'll be on the right side. She'll join the search and atone for her father's deed, and maybe, just maybe, get the answers she wants. But she's not prepared for the long memory of the locals, nor the risks of going back. Not everyone on the island wants the truth to come out, and they'll go to extreme lengths to stop that from happening.

A gripping must-listen psychological thriller from the #1 bestselling author Jenny Blackhurst. Unmissable for fans of K. L. Slater, C. L. Taylor and S. E. Lynes.

©2025 Jenny Blackhurst (P)2025 Audible Ltd.

Great story and narration

The story does not move very fast and yet I remained completely engaged in the storyline. I was impressed with how well the author tells this story and the narration is great. My only complaint would be (not a spoiler but after you read it you'll know what I mean) that I think Patrick (and his friends) made a really - really stupid choice. But even that is told well! I finished this book then found another of hers (The Hiking Trip) to download and it is even better!

Kept me guessing to the end!

A great story. lots of twists and turns. the narrator was lovely to listen to as well.

Catherine's Dad

I was disappointed in Catherine's family, for not being honest. I loved the way Katherine found the truth.

Great story and set up

a few twists at the end made it very interesting. enjoyed the story and the details.

Gripped me from start to finish

I thought I predicted it but nope! The storyline is so good. There are a few character stories that keep you wanting to know more but you don’t get closure and it doesn’t matter. I want a part two please!

the ending. I thought I knew but I was wrong. great twist.

liked it all. I recommend this to everyone. thanks for a well written book.

Unpredictable ending

Great story kept me thinking and on my toes! Narrator was good and helped keep the characters

Who did it

The story grabs you from the start. Making you begin to guess who, what and where was the little girl. What I suspected from the start was wrong! Good twist.

Twisty

The storyline was well thought out and kept me wanting more time to listen when I had to do other things. The ending was better than a movie scene.

Good read

I liked how through the whole thing I was thinking 2 things and then twist! I thought the main character was a little whiny but overall good character