The Promise, Teresa Driscoll
The Promise, Teresa Driscoll
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The Promise

Author: Teresa Driscoll

Narrator: Esther Wane, Billie Fulford-Brown, Steve West

Unabridged: 8 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 02/07/2019

Synopsis

The chilling new psychological thriller from the #1 bestselling author of I Am Watching You.It was their darkest secret. Three schoolgirls made a promise—to take the horrible truth of what they did to the grave.Thirty years later, Beth and Sally have tried to put the trauma behind them. Though Carol has distanced herself from her former friends, the three are adamant that the truth must never come to light, even if the memory still haunts them.But when some shocking news threatens to unearth their dark secret, Beth enlists the help of private investigator Matthew Hill to help her and Sally reconnect with estranged Carol—before the terrible act they committed as teenagers is revealed.Beth wishes she could take back the vow they made.But somebody is watching and will stop at nothing to ensure the secret stays buried. Now, with her beloved family in peril, can Beth still keep the promise?

About Teresa Driscoll

For more than twenty-five years as a journalist—including fifteen years as a BBC TV news presenter—Teresa Driscoll followed stories into the shadows of life. Covering crime for so long, she watched and was deeply moved by all the ripples each case caused, and the haunting impact on the families, friends and witnesses involved. It’s those ripples that she explores in her darker fiction.Teresa lives in beautiful Devon with her family. She writes women’s fiction as well as thrillers, and her novels have been sold for translation in nineteen languages. You can find out more about her books on her website (www.teresadriscoll.com) or by following her on Twitter (@TeresaDriscoll) or Facebook (www.facebook.com/teresadriscollauthor).

Reviews

Goodreads review by Louise on January 20, 2019

Three schoolgirls make a promise - to take the horrible truth of what they did to the grave. For thirty years Sally and Beth have tried to put the trauma behind them, even though Carol, the third girl, has distanced herself from her former friends. Something had happened at the boarding school that......more

Goodreads review by Bharath on July 20, 2020

I had read Teresa Driscoll’s “I am Watching You”, “The Friend”, and “I Will Make You Pay” and really liked them. They packed a good story, were well written and had good pace. At the outset let me say that I found “The Promise” disappointing. The story is weak or at least inadequate and the book doe......more

Goodreads review by Jenny on July 22, 2019

A promise is your word. A promise is a vow. A promise is binding. A promise is an agreement to do that which is difficult. We promise to attend a ballet recital for 6 year olds. We do promise to eat the entire quart of Rocky Road ice cream. Teresa Driscoll writes about The Promise that three boarding......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on February 07, 2019

I love it when you haven’t read a book from an author you really like for a while, then you discover they have a new book out. You are so excited you want real life to stop for a while so that you can enjoy this without being interrupted!! When Beth, Sally and Carole meet at a Convent boarding school......more

Quotes

“Brilliant writing and a compelling story will keep you on your toes all the way.” —The Sun“Expertly handled noir…” —Fiona Barton, Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of The Widow“Gripping and well written with warm, realistic characters who will haunt you long after you’ve reached the dramatic end.” —Jane Corry, Sunday Times bestselling author of My Husband’s Wife“Sink your teeth into this juicy thriller.” —Take A Break“In this dark and twisting tale, Teresa perfectly brings to life the heartbreaking bond between former school friends.” —Woman’s Own“A haunting story of secrets, loss, and regret, The Promise is nevertheless also a celebration of the close bonds of friendship and the lengths people will go to protect the ones they love.” —My Weekly

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