The Undoing of Violet Claybourne, Emily Critchley
The Undoing of Violet Claybourne, Emily Critchley
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The Undoing of Violet Claybourne
A Novel

Author: Emily Critchley

Narrator: Nathalie Buscombe

Unabridged: 12 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/04/2025

Synopsis

"Artful, gothic-tinged … an immersive, chilling treat for suspense fans."—Publishers Weekly For fans of Sarah Penner and The Foundling comes a slow-burn gothic mystery following Gillian, a young girl enthralled by the enigmatic Claybourne sisters, their house at Thornleigh Hall, and the tragedy that binds them together for good. To become a Claybourne girl, she'll have to betray one first. 1938. Gillian Larking, lonely and away at boarding school, is used to going unnoticed. But then she meets Violet Claybourne, her vibrant roommate who takes Gilly under her wing. Violet is unlike anyone Gilly has ever met, and she regales Gilly with tales of her grand family estate and her two elegant sisters. Gilly is soon entranced by stories of the Claybournes, so when Violet invites Gilly to meet her family at Thornleigh Hall, she can't believe her luck. But Gilly soon finds that behind the grand façade of Thornleigh Hall, darkness lurks. Dazzled by the crumbling manor and Violet's enigmatic sisters, Gilly settles into the estate. But when a horrible accident strikes on the grounds, she is ensnared in a web of the sisters' making, forced to make a choice that will change the course of her life forever. Because the Claybourne girls know how to keep secrets, even at the cost of one of their own. With ensnaring prose and layers of friendship, privilege, mental health, and more, The Undoing of Violet Claybourne is a poignant book club read with characters you won't soon forget.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Shelley's Book Nook on March 02, 2025

My Reviews Can Also Be Found On: The Book Review Crew Blog This was a very suspenseful historical fiction book that made me think of the movie Gaslight. The writing style sucked me in right away. The characters are all young adults, and none of them are very likable. Our titular character suffers fro......more

Goodreads review by JaymeO on March 04, 2025

HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY! “‘Nos contra mundam,’ I whispered back. Us against the world.” Despite including a full cast of unsavory characters, The Undoing of Violet Claybourne shines with its fantastic character driven plot highlighting hidden family secrets and evil betrayals. In 1938, Gillian Larkin is......more

Goodreads review by Linzie (suspenseisthrillingme) on April 04, 2025

Much more historical fiction than mystery or suspense, The Undoing of Violet Claybourne wasn’t at all what I was expecting. A slow burn that felt somewhat disjointed, I nevertheless got pulled into the story as I got to know the Claybourne sisters and Gillian. With the gothic feel, social class comm......more

Goodreads review by Southern Lady Reads on March 06, 2025

4.5/5 - The way I GASPED as I read a few of these scenes and the revelations!! Have you guys ever watched Downtown Abbey or The Roommate with Leighton Meester? The Undoing of Violet Claybourne reminds me of some of these movies, including the drama and the shocking family secrets. Not to mention, di......more

Goodreads review by Natalie all_books_great_and_small on January 04, 2025

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers. The Undoing of Violet Claybourne was the best book to end 2024 and start into 2025 with! This book was dark and atmospheric, and I loved exploring Thornleigh Hall with the main pr......more

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