The Russian Doll, Marina Palmer
The Russian Doll, Marina Palmer
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The Russian Doll
The most gripping, addictive and unputdownable spy thriller with a shocking twist

Author: Marina Palmer

Narrator: Heather Long

Unabridged: 10 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/25/2021

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

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ceecee on November 24, 2021

4.5 rounded up. Why is the sight of a blonde woman with her two girls looking in a jewellers window something which attracts Ruth Millers attention? The blonde drops are very expensive scarf, Ruth returns it and three months later she finds herself whisked away from her dreary flat share into a well......more

Goodreads review by Caroline on August 27, 2022

This was so absorbing! I got completely lost in the glamour, glitz and grime of the world Ruth got sucked into. This really reminded me of The Ozarks but set in London with the Russian mafia. I really hope there’s a sequel. I want to read more unique thrillers like this!!......more

Goodreads review by Anne on December 15, 2021

Set in modern-day London, amongst the lives of the obscenely rich, The Russian Doll is a novel that really too me by surprise. I was expecting the story of an ordinary girl who finds herself surrounded by the trappings of money and glamour, and that is what it is. However, there's so much more to th......more

Goodreads review by The Cookster on November 18, 2021

Rating: 3.0/5 Although this is the first novel that has appeared under the name of Marina Palmer, it is actually a pseudonym for Imogen Robertson, who has written a number of books in the historical fiction genre as well as collaborating with other writers on co-writing projects. Having recently comp......more

Goodreads review by Martin on September 26, 2021

A fine contemporary thriller with some nice twists and turns. First off, although Marina Palmer may be a new name to readers, her alter-ego Imogen Robertson will be well-known to readers of historical fiction books. So, this new venture into contemporary thrillers intrigued me. When office worker Rut......more

Quotes

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

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

The Russian Doll gripped me with layer upon dangerous layer Alison Bruce, author of The Moment Before Impact

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

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

Elena is a delicious villainess, and the compelling dynamic between plutocrat and protégée makes this an addictive read The Sunday Times

A pacy read Prima

Part thriller, part romance, part social commentary, this is a wildly entertaining novel Literary 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

A real page-turner Sun

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