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The Flower House

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The Flower House

By: Nicky Black
Narrated by: Phillippa Wilson, Trevor Fox
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An Unputdownable Psychological Thriller

Every home has a story. Some are better left untold.

Property developer Vivien Young thought she’d finally rebuilt her life. After a messy divorce, she’s returned to her childhood sanctuary, the grand Georgian home she now shares with her ageing father. Landing the contract to redevelop the Valley Park housing estate feels like the icing on the cake – a chance to prove she can succeed and keep her floundering business afloat.

But one fierce opponent stands in her way: Binty Fletcher, a reclusive old woman who would rather die than abandon her crumbling home on Valley Park. A woman who will do anything to protect the secrets hidden within its walls.

Determined to move forward, Vivien digs into Binty’s shadowy past, and strange connections begin to emerge – links between Binty and Vivien’s beloved home, which nestles in the shadow of the Valley Park estate.

As Binty’s desperation grows dangerous, Vivien uncovers a chilling truth: her and her father’s perfect home hides its own dark history, and Binty Fletcher isn’t the only one keeping secrets…

The 1960s era of free love collides with the high-stakes world of modern property development in this dual-timeline psychological thriller that will leave you breathless.

©2024 Hard Place Publishing Ltd (P)2025 Hard Place Publishing Ltd
Genre Fiction Psychological Thriller & Suspense

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Critic reviews

"Riveting, compelling and simply brilliant." - The Book Magnet

"This book positively simmers with tension." - Bucks, Books & Beyond

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I rarely write reviews however I’m still reading this book and loving it so much I wanted to review it now! I’m from Newcastle where it is set perfectly and the authentic accents of the narrators makes it all the more special. The ‘past’ chapters and the authors description of the flower house and its inhabitants are so beautifully written I could literally be there. Can’t wait to see how it ends, and I’ll also be watching out for the next Nicky Black novel.

Brilliant narration, great story line

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Such a gripping story unfurling cleverly through the use of the dual timelines and read brilliantly by both actors.
I can see this being made into a fabulous Netflix show soon. I highly recommend.

Epic, moving and utterly engrossing story

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Great storyline. Reminded me a little of A Fatal Inversion, but better....and with Geordies. I couldn't guess the ending.

Greatbread

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Loved listening to this book. It tells the story over two time lines which are intertwined
A story of grief, cults, naivety, greed, family and love
Highly recommended

Gripped from the start!

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Well this was excellent as well.
The characters had even more life with the narrators & I thought they were full on in the book as I read it.
Such a great story & series. Should be much more recognised than it is.
Nicky Black (great pair of gritty writers)

Excellent to listen to & read

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I’m not going to lie this book didn’t grab me from the first chapter, but once I got into it I couldn’t stop
Listening. A dual time line book taking us back to the sixties, this part told by Vivienne’s dad and current day.

I thought the plot was really good a very original story, the Flower House has quite a history, which Geoff told this part of the story, starting when his sister became his guardian, and what went on in the Flower House.

Highly recommended

Brilliant

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