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The Russian Doll
- Author
- Marina Palmer
- Narrator
- Heather Long
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Publish Date
- 25 November 2021
- Run Time
- 10 hours
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
'A terrific, twisty-turny thriller' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
When Ruth Miller returns a dropped scarf to Elena Shilkov, she is whisked from a dreary shared house to a world of unimagined luxury.
The super-rich Russian wants a new personal assistant and won't take no for an answer.
Ruth gets accommodation, a credit card, and a complete wardrobe makeover.
And she's good at the job; distributing gifts, attending galas, dealing with the high-society movers and shakers fighting for Elena's attention.
Then the sinister truth begins to reveal itself, that nothing is quite what it seems in Elena's dangerous, deceptive world.
Ruth should get away.
But it's already too late.
Black Doves meets McMafia in this thrilling and exciting novel, packed with twists, intrigue, and suspense. Fans of Tess Gerritsen and Mick Herron will love this action-packed read!
Readers LOVE Marina Palmer:
'Brilliant tension sustained throughout. Really sharply observed commentary on today's London too. Loved it!' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
'An addictive read' The Sunday Times
'A twisty page-turning story that pulls you in. Original and exciting with a protagonist who gets under your skin' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
'Fast-paced and clever, with a pleasing blend of political intrigue and romantic suspense as well as a whodunnit, this is perfect entertainment for a winter's evening' Guardian
'This is one of those books you can happily read over two days, like I did, because you can't put it down. There's love, politics and action all in one book' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
'Best book I've read this year' Simon Conway, author of The Stranger
'I couldn't put it down and finished it in a day . . . Superb!' Mara Timon, author of City of Spies
Critics Review
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What a fantastic book! She has a keen eye for detail and character . . . Best book I've read this year
Simon Conway, author of The Stranger
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I couldn't put it down and finished it in a day . . . The novel is perfectly named - each twist removed another layer, laying bare a new threat and leaving me turning the pages even faster . . . Superb!
Mara Timon, author of City of Spies
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The Russian Doll gripped me with layer upon dangerous layer
Alison Bruce, author of The Moment Before Impact
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Brilliant and extraordinary. The Russian Doll is a captivating novel that enthrals and surprises throughout. Marina Palmer takes readers into a fascinating world and introduces them to unforgettable, engaging characters. Don't miss this book
Adam Hamdy, author of Pendulum
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A dark, glittering thriller that draws you deep into a shadowy world where no one is who they seem. Intricate, brilliantly written and highly compelling
Erin Young, author of The Fields
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Elena is a delicious villainess, and the compelling dynamic between plutocrat and protégée makes this an addictive read
The Sunday Times
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A pacy read
Prima
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Part thriller, part romance, part social commentary, this is a wildly entertaining novel
Literary Review
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Fast-paced and clever, with a pleasing blend of political intrigue and romantic suspense as well as a whodunnit, this is perfect entertainment for a winter's evening
Guardian
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A real page-turner
Sun
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A sharply observed take on the Faustian pact - and contemporary London
Financial Times
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A fantastically compelling novel about an ordinary person who is propelled into the seductive world of Russian oligarchs, where nothing and nobody is who they appear to be. Tense, twisty and highly topical, Its skewering of the obscenely rich makes for a sophisticated treat by a dazzling new star of Cold War fiction.
Amanda Craig, author of The Golden Rule
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Russian money of questionable provenance is at the heart of Palmer's novel, with a terrorist strike in London transforming the life of her struggling heroine Ruth. Strong on the topical issue of "Londongrad"
The i '10 of the best spy novels to read now'
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[A] sharply drawn and very timely thriller
Financial Times, best books of summer 2022
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Details
- Author
- Marina Palmer
- Narrator
- Heather Long
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Release Date
- 25 November 2021
- ISBN
- 9781473693791
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Genre
- Thriller / suspense fiction, Espionage and spy thriller, Psychological thriller
Synopsis
'Utterly riveting and compulsive reading, packed with suspense and tension' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A terrific, twisty-turny thriller' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️When Ruth Miller returns a dropped scarf to Elena Shilkov, she is whisked from a dreary shared house to a world of unimagined luxury. The super-rich Russian wants a new personal assistant and won't take no for an answer. Ruth gets accommodation, a credit card, and a complete wardrobe makeover. And she's good at the job; distributing gifts, attending galas, dealing with the high-society movers and shakers fighting for Elena's attention. Then the sinister truth begins to reveal itself, that nothing is quite what it seems in Elena's dangerous, deceptive world. Ruth should get away. But it's already too late.Black Doves meets McMafia in this thrilling and exciting novel, packed with twists, intrigue, and suspense. Fans of Tess Gerritsen and Mick Herron will love this action-packed read!Readers LOVE Marina Palmer:'Brilliant tension sustained throughout. Really sharply observed commentary on today's London too. Loved it!' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'An addictive read' The Sunday Times'A twisty page-turning story that pulls you in. Original and exciting with a protagonist who gets under your skin' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Fast-paced and clever, with a pleasing blend of political intrigue and romantic suspense as well as a whodunnit, this is perfect entertainment for a winter's evening' Guardian'This is one of those books you can happily read over two days, like I did, because you can't put it down. There's love, politics and action all in one book' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Best book I've read this year' Simon Conway, author of The Stranger'I couldn't put it down and finished it in a day . . . Superb!' Mara Timon, author of City of Spies
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