Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy of The Manor House by Gilly Macmillian in exchange for my honest review and opinion. I was beyond excited to be approved to read this ahead of it's publication date as I LOVE Gilly Macmillian! :) WOW - I thought this book was one of her best yet. I loved it! So many exciting twists and turns that will leave you absolutely speechless! I was sad to finish it so quickly! Do yourself a favor and read this the first chance you get.

Multiple time lines both past and present and point of views are a bit confusing but make the book. Nicole and her husband Tom win a ten million dollar lottery. A new money couple. They build a sophisticated glass mansion and are the envy of all their friends and neighbors. One night Nicole comes home to find her husband dead in the pool.
Detectives Jen and Hal investigate the case. They look into the neighbor’s from the Manor House and a envious close friend. Hidden agendas are revealed and lies are uncovered. Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for the advance ecopy.

This book makes me question if I actually wanna win the lottery. I loved the suspense in this one. Short chapters always bring me so much joy. I liked the shady characters & the journal entries. I really look forward to reading more books by this author.

A huge thanks to Killer Crime Club for this first look copy, one of my most anticipated winter 2023 reads. For fans of Macmillan's The Nanny and The Long Weekend comes a country side story full of twists and turns. Nicole and Tom lives are dramatically changed when a lottery win allows them to move out of council housing into a state of the art, tech filled, oceanside dream house. But when Tom is found dead in the swimming pool Nicole is left alone and grappling with the loneliness. This story follows Nicole, her neighbours and their housekeeper, the detectives trying to untangle the web and Tom's account of the day leading up to his death. Like a great domestic thriller, this book has you guessing right until the end.

I loved this! It just missed the mark for being 5 stars for me but it was close. Pretty solid twists and I guessed a few but some were surprising! Will definitely recommend

This book was wild! The gaslighting and lies. Plus the extravagance of new money. No one is innocent in this book, but you wouldn't know it until the very end. I love a book where everyone is the bad guy, except the one that ends up dead.

Full review to come on Goodreads and Amazon. Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for a review copy

I just finished The Manor House by Gilly Macmillan, and I have to say, I really enjoyed it! If you're into thrillers with lots of twists and turns, this one is definitely worth picking up.

The story is set in this remote English manor, which adds such a creepy, atmospheric vibe. From the get-go, you know something’s off, but Macmillan does an amazing job of keeping you guessing. What I liked most was how the twists were spread throughout the book. Just when I thought I had a handle on the plot, boom—something totally unexpected would happen. It kept me intrigued right up to the end.

The characters are interesting too, full of secrets and hidden motives that keep you on edge. The way their stories unfold adds to the mystery without feeling over-the-top or predictable. You start to question who you can trust, and that really amps up the tension.

Overall, it’s a really solid thriller with plenty of surprises that don’t feel forced. If you like psychological suspense and enjoy trying to piece together a mystery bit by bit, The Manor House is a great read. I’d definitely recommend it!

I DEVOURED this book! I could not put it down and kept reading to get to the end! The ending was the most perfect way to tie up this book! Definitely recommend!

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Gilly Macmillan is a talented writer and The Manor House is a twisty thriller.

Gilly MacMacmillian is one of my fave authors. She can write multiple pov’s like no other and multiple twist without making my simple mind confused. Her writing is just chefs kiss.
Nicole is devastated after her husband Tom is found dead in their swimming pool. Once detectives come to investigate secrets, and physiological manipulations being to unravel the truth between them and the couple living next door.

Thank you netgalley for an arc

The Manor House was a 2.75/5 ⭐️ for me!! The synopsis sounds terrific. A couple wins the lottery and their lives change overnight. As soon as they get accustomed to their new lavish life style though, one of them dies. I wanted to like this one. And I did like some parts, but it was very slow. The characters were pretty monotone and I saw the ending coming and it just fell short. I did love the cozy, secluded, smart house setting though!

Enjoyable, unique story. I’m new to this author and will definitely be reading more from this author

You'll certainly think twice before wishing to win the lottery! This book starts off wtih a couple, Nicole and Tom, winning ten million pounds. They use their winnings to move into a stunning Glass Barn conversion in Glouchestershire. However when Tom is found dead in the swimming pool, everything changes. The only other people nearby are a young couple in the Manor, and housekeeper in the Coach House, which makes for an interesting twist of the locked room whodunnit trope.


This book also follows one of my favorite structures- short chapters with multiple POV. I find that this can be disorienting as a reader and is used very well to highlight the disorientation of the characters. I want to thank Net Galley, William Morrow, and Gilly Macmillan for the opportunity to read this taut and suspenseful book. I received The Manor House as an ARC for a free and honest review.

Tom and Nicole are regular people and they then win the lottery. They move into a custom-built house located on the property of a manor house. Nicole returns home one day to find Tom. dead in their pool. She runs to her neighbor's house (Olly and Sasha) and begs them for help. What follows is a twisty, awesome story that leaves you guessing until the very end.

I think I already wrote this review but am having trouble finding it so apologies if there is another one floating around. This book was interesting and fraught with tension, though unrealistic. It centers on Tom and Nicole, who win the lottery and nice into their dream home, only for Tom to be subsequently murdered. Nicole is befriended by the neighbors who help her to get through this, but creepy things continue to happen and she feels like she is fighting for her life.

There are a ton of twists in this book, though it got a little extra twist-happy towards the end, in my opinion. That being said, there were some true surprises. I was alternately impressed and annoyed with Nicole, as she made some good decisions and also some really dumb decisions. Though I had to suspend my disbelief in the end, I was satisfied with the way the story wrapped up.

Overall, this was a decent read and I thought it was both unique and creepy even though the protagonist got on my nerves at times. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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The Manor House by Gilly Macmillan
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This book started off a little rough (I had to make a diagram to keep everyone and their relationships to each other straight), but I ended up really enjoying it. There were a lot of perspectives and the book had a lot going on, but I was engaged and excited to figure out what was happening.
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The only thing I did not love about this book was the ending. Some might have found it satisfying, but there were a few things that never got tied up and that bothered me. I think there was potential to do better. That being said, I would definitely recommend this book for anyone wanting a thriller told from multiple perspectives.
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I started with the audio but really did not like the narrator's voice so quickly switched to my Kindle copy.

Thank you NetGalley for a copy of this book to preview. New millionaires Nicole and Tom move to the dream home they've renovated. Nearby is the Manor where the current residents, a couple and their housekeeper, are living a quiet life writing a book and conducting yoga retreats. Shortly after, Tom is found dead in the pool and an old friend arrives to help Nicole through her grief. Meanwhile at the Manor, recollections are beginning to resurface and the young couple find that their world, so carefully built on lies, is beginning to teeter. Skillfully written combining gaslighting with a twisty murder, The Manor House is a great read. Enjoy!

This book was SO good! If you can, I highly recommend listening to it on audiobook because the multiple narrators really bring the story alive. But either way, I highly recommend this one. It's told through multiple viewpoints (even through the eyes of the victim) but it doesn't at all become confusing or repetitive. In the end, I was on the edge of my seat, hoping that the killer would get what was coming to them! :)

3.5 stars The Manor House offers compelling storylines that weave together seamlessly, pulling the reader into a world of deception and intrigue. The narrative shifts between two timelines, five years apart, and gradually merges them in a satisfying manner that showcases Macmillan's skill in plot development.

Sasha and Olly stand out as particularly evil and insidious characters, their machinations creating a palpable sense of unease. In contrast, characters like Kitty and Nicole keep readers on their toes, making it clear that their perspectives are not entirely trustworthy, adding layers of mystery and suspense.

Tom emerges as a seemingly decent man, providing a moral counterpoint to the more corrupt characters, while Patrick is hot garbage, adding to the story's rich character dynamics.

Despite its strengths, the book falters in its conclusion. The abrupt ending feels rushed and undermines the cautious and clever buildup that had been meticulously crafted. This sudden unraveling of the plot might leave readers feeling dissatisfied.

Overall, The Manor House is a gripping read with intricate storylines and complex characters. Though the ending may disappoint some, the journey there is engaging and well worth the read. I rate this book 3.5 stars.