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.

Good Story and great twist

Tremendous story of sacrifice although I am not sure if it was realistic but good story all in all. Narrator was great and it was hard to stop listening to.

Kept me hooked!

Something about the writing of this one had me hooked. I really enjoyed this book.

Never should have happened

I don’t understand why choices were made that sent the entire plot in motion. None of this story needed to happen, if only everyone had been more rational. Sort of frustrating. Sorry.

Twisty Murder Mystery

The characters are wonderfully done. I kept thinking I solved it over and over and was still surprised at the end.

Great.

Good book. I was so shocked by the plot twist. I really enjoyed reading it.

Honestly, just No

All that psycho-drama building up to the most unlikely and improbable plot twist. It's simply not logical. NO person would ever make the choice made by the character.

It's a story for story's sake, as Jenny Blackhurst tends to do in some of her novels for the sake of unexpected plot twists.

It's annoying.

The narrator did not do a convincing Welsh or Manchurian accent. Also disappointing.

Overall: I'd give it a pass if I knew what it wasted so much time to build up to.

Another wonderful story

What an inventive writer. Just when you think you know who is guilty - bam a u turn.

Thriller

The story was Semi predictable. About midway through, I suspected the end. Otherwise I really enjoyed it.

Keeps You Guessing

The first and second abduction I knew were linked, but figuring out how kept me guessing. it is a good mystery and worth listening to.

Great! 😃

Thank you for the free book it was amazing You did not know till the very last couple minutes. Great book Thank you so much