This novel is introduced in a ‘e-book inside a e-book’ format. In North America its title is “The Story Teller“, whereas in the UK and Australia the title is “The Midnight Property”. Additionally, I ought to level out that “The Midnight Property” is the title of the ‘e-book inside the e-book’.

We start the novel with architect Fiona Winslow. Not too long ago divorced after a bitter betrayal the place her husband bedded her finest pal, Fiona is beginning her life over in a crumbling outdated home as soon as owned by her beloved Uncle. Wurimbirra was the place Fiona grew up, so it holds many recollections for her. Her uncle was an eccentric creator and avid reader with an intensive library. Fiona finds a field of novels entitled “The Midnight Property”. They have been despatched from a writer. Although Fiona desires desperately to revive the outdated mansion, she is continually distracted by “The Midnight Property” and reads it at each alternative. Thus, the listener goes backwards and forwards between Fiona’s current day life, and the lives of Silas and Marie, the protagonists of “The Midnight Property”.

Some listeners will discover the topic of the historic story fairly distressing. Marie, whereas solely in her twenties, was in a poisonous marriage the place her husband exercised coercive management over her each motion. Silas performs the a part of her hero, when he aids her escape from this marriage. Silas does the ‘proper factor’ regardless of nice private dangers to himself.

As we observe each timelines, we, like Fiona, marvel how, or if, the 2 tales overlap or join. Household secrets and techniques emerge, and progressively all is known.

The characters have been nicely drawn and each tales immersive. My private favorite was the historic narrative. With parts of thriller and ethical braveness, it held my curiosity all through.

Although this novel may have been set wherever, the gifted and dulcet voice and accent of Siho Ellsmore was a relentless reminder that the setting was New South Wales, Australia.

If you happen to like fiction set in atmospheric outdated homes, and also you respect household drama with satisfying conclusions, then you’ll certainly get pleasure from this one. Really useful.

This overview was written voluntarily and my ranking was by no means influenced by the truth that I acquired a complimentary digital copy of this audiobook from Harlequin Audio by way of NetGalley. I listened to the novel on audiobook by way of the NetGalley Shelf app. Revealed by Harlequin Audio. Unabridged.

Listening time roughly 12 hours – 14 minutes

Proposed Publication date: July 21, 2026
Writer: Harlequin Audio/Harper Collins
ASIN: ‎B0D3S4KJQM

Kelly Rimmer is an Australian creator of up to date fiction and historic fiction. She has said {that a} historic fiction creator wants analysis and daydreaming. She plots her books earlier than she begins to write down them. Kelly Rimmer is the creator of The Warsaw Orphan, The Issues We Can not Say and The Secret Daughter, with 3 million books bought. Her books have been translated into dozens of languages and have appeared on bestseller lists world wide, together with The New York Occasions, Wall Road Journal, and USA At present.

Rimmer lives in New South Wales, Australia. She owns a bookshop, Collins Booksellers Orange, which she bought in 2022.Siho Ellsmore is an Australian born working actor primarily based in New York Metropolis. She has labored in theatre, movie and tv in Australia and the US and is presently making her dwelling as a voice actor.

Siho focuses on commercials, audiobooks, animation and video video games. Siho’s voice could be heard in campaigns for AIG, Atlassian, Hinge, Cognizant and EA Sports activities to call a couple of.