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The Couple at Number 9

By Claire Douglas
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“Tense, twisty, fraught with emotion and packed with secrets, The Couple at Number 9 is Claire’s best thriller yet.”—Gilly MacMillan, bestselling author of What She Knew

The internationally bestselling author of Do Not Disturb and Just Like the Other Girls delivers a heart-pounding psychological thriller about a couple who inherit what seems to be their dream home, until they make a horrifying discovery—and the danger begins.

The Victims . . . 

When pregnant Saffron Cutler moves into 9 Skelton Place with boyfriend Tom and sets about renovations, the last thing she expects is builders uncovering human remains. The remains of two bodies, in fact.

The Investigation . . . 

Forensics indicate the bodies have been buried at least thirty years. Saffy has nothing to worry about—until the police launch a murder inquiry and ask to speak to the cottage’s former owner. Her grandmother, Rose.

The Witness . . . 

Rose is in a nursing home and Alzheimer’s means her memory is increasingly confused. She can’t help the police, but its’ clear she remembers something. 

The Killer . . . 

As Rose’s fragmented memories resurface, and the police dig ever deeper, Saffy fears she and the cottage are being watched.

The Truth . . . 

What happened thirty years ago? Why did no one miss the victims? What part did her grandmother play? And is Saffy now in danger? 

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3.5
Surprised Face with Open Mouth“Really enjoyed this book. I didn’t guess any of the twists and turns, so it had me wanting to read more and more. Loved the writing. I like books when they have chapters from each of the characters perspectives. Would definitely recommend, even to someone in a reading slump!”
Expressionless Face“took me 2 months to finish this, it's too much. the writer tried to make this really thrilling with the different plottwists, however failed. they were quite predictable and her writing was boring. some parts were good, looking back the story isn't that bad, maybe the fact that i had to read it for school didn't help. it didn't have me hooked at all, i did like roses letters. first book of 2025 though:)))”

About Claire Douglas

Claire Douglas is the Sunday Times number-one bestselling author of ten stand-alone novels, including: The Sisters, Local Girl Missing, Last Seen Alive, Do Not Disturb, Then She Vanishes, Just Like The Other Girls, The Couple at No. 9, The Girls Who Disappeared, and The Woman Who Lied. Her books have sold over a million copies in the UK and have been published worldwide. She lives in Bath, UK.



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