Under the Harrow
A Novel
by Flynn Berry
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Pub Date Jun 14 2016 | Archive Date Mar 31 2017
PENGUIN GROUP Penguin | Penguin Books
Description
The riveting, Edgar Award-winning first novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Northern Spy and A Double Life
When Nora takes the train from London to visit her sister in the countryside, she expects to find her waiting at the station, or at home cooking dinner. But when she walks into Rachel’s familiar house, what she finds is entirely different: her sister has been the victim of a brutal murder.
Stunned and adrift, Nora finds she can’t return to her former life. An unsolved assault in the past has shaken her faith in the police, and she can’t trust them to find her sister’s killer. Haunted by the murder and the secrets that surround it, Nora is under the harrow: distressed and in danger. As Nora’s fear turns to obsession, she becomes as unrecognizable as the sister her investigation uncovers.
A riveting psychological thriller and a haunting exploration of the fierce love between two sisters, the distortions of grief, and the terrifying power of the past, Under the Harrow marks the debut of an extraordinary new writer.
Named one of the "10 Best Mystery Books and Thrillers of the Year" by The Washington Post
Named one of the best books of the year by The Atlantic
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780143108573 |
| PRICE | $17.00 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Alyssa W, Librarian
This delicious little morsel of a book is filled with the most vividly written prose I have found. It drew me in and wrapped me in its warmth refusing to let me go. It's dark and chilling, and it will haunt you right to the bones.
I was so engulfed by the writers rich and descriptive imagery of Nora and her fellow bookmates and England, that if I closed my eyes I could easily see it.
As Nora investigates not only her sister's death, but an assault that had preceded it by 17 years, she learns much about her sister and herself that she never knew.
I couldn't put it down, Ms. Berry has a gift, a gift of flawless storytelling, and I hope she continues to use it.
Jennifer C, Librarian
Intense and gripping. Flynn Berry deftly weaves a tale of murder, obsession, and what happens to the loved ones when a family member is murdered and they are no longer a police concern. Berry skillfully takes the reader on a rollercoaster ride through the emotions and shock experienced by Nora when she discovers her sister's body. Fabulous book and kept me enthralled until the very last moment,
Nicole M, Librarian
What an alluring and thrilling novel! Under the Harrow starts out with a woman finding her sisters dead body and takes you on quite the adventure from there. The writing is beautiful and the story and characters are quite complicated. I could not put the book down and look forward to reading more by this unique new author.
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