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Sleeping Cruelty

By: Lynda La Plante
Narrated by: Matt Addis
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Sir William Benedict, a working-class man turned entrepreneur, has everything money can buy, including an island paradise in the Caribbean. The only thing he is missing is acceptance from society's elite.

When he begins to fund Andrew Maynard MP, a rising political star, he has what he has always wanted within reach. But political scandal soon erupts, and William finds himself an outcast once again.

Desperate, he turns to Andrew's ex-lover to plot his retribution. Soon his island goes from paradise to the backdrop for revenge. Crime Thrillers Political Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense Revenge
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I didn’t know where the story was going to take me initially. However, l soon became hooked and loved the characters.

Interesting

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This work is very different from the authors usual output it took a little while for me to get settle into it but I’m glad I persevered as it was worth it.

A modern horror story

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Great storyline. Something totally new. A little raunchy without being gross. Loved everything about it.

Brilliant

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sorry, but this is not for me. I struggled to get to the end.

a completely different style

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A lot of moving parts & a lot of characters to follow, none of which I could connect with, which was a shame

A surprise from Lynda, not her usual type of crime story

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