The Landlady – Book Review

Synopsis – The Landlady

My new home, Rose Cottage, is perfect.

The landlady has just one rule: no men.

What happens if I break it?  

It seemed perfect for me and my five-year-old daughter, Lily— a pretty little cottage on a quiet country farm.  Our landlady, Mrs Skinner, greets us with a bone-crushing hug. She seems nice, motherly even.  She brings homemade cakes, freshly baked bread, and cheese.

Then came the rule. No male visitors.

I told myself it didn’t matter. We needed somewhere safe. Anywhere was  better than the women’s refuge.

But soon there are red flags.  Mrs Skinner’s son watches me a little too closely. My lipstick disappears. Lily wakes screaming that there’s a stranger in her room.

And when I ask about the last tenant – the one who vanished, leaving all her furniture behind – Mrs Skinner just smiles, and says she only wants to protect us.

But what happens when I break her rules? 

Author Bio

Jane E. James is a bestselling author who likes to create chilling reads that appeal to fans of psychological suspense thrillers, mysteries, and dark fiction. Her novels are packed with plot twists and turns that keep the reader guessing. All of them are standalone novels. 

Jane is an animal lover and lives with her cat, Hero, in a small country village near Stamford, Lincolnshire in the UK, which is known for its quirky tea shops and cobbled streets. Rebecca, Carrie, The Woman in Black and Wuthering Heights are among some of Jane’s favourite reads.

My Review

The dual points of view between the landlady and her tenant kept this story moving. Book had a very interesting premise and it is very bingeable. If you like quick read, popcorn style thrillers you may enjoy this one.