The Girl Next Door

In this psychologically charged novel by crime legend Ruth Rendell, a group of elderly friends is pulled back together when the discovery of skeletal hands under their childhood playground sparks a police investigation. As they confront their shared past from the summer of 1944, buried secrets and the complexities of their relationships begin to unravel. With incisive wit and keen insight, Rendell explores how choices and emotions remain powerful even in later life, creating an engaging narrative filled with tension and reflection. The audiobook also includes an excerpt from Rendell’s final novel, Dark Corners.