The Haunting of Maddy Clare
by Simone St. James
Narrated by Billie Fulford-Brown
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
Billie Fulford-Brown makes 1920s England feel genuinely unsafe — this ghost story has real teeth.
- Great if you want: Gothic atmosphere with romance threaded through genuine dread
- Listening experience: slow-burn tension that earns its scares — moody, immersive
- Narration: Fulford-Brown's restrained British tone amplifies the unease perfectly
- Skip if: you prefer ghost stories without a romantic subplot
About This Audiobook
In 1920s England, Sarah Piper accepts what seems like a straightforward temporary assignment: assisting a wealthy ghost hunter named Alistair Gellis in his investigation of a restless spirit. The ghost of Maddy Clare, a young maid who died by suicide, reportedly haunts the barn where she met her tragic end. But this is no ordinary supernatural encounter. Maddy's spirit harbors a deep hatred of men and will only communicate with women, drawing Sarah into a dangerous world she never imagined. When Alistair's battle-scarred associate Matthew Ryder arrives, the investigation takes on new urgency as they discover Maddy's rage possesses terrifying power that threatens everyone involved.
Billie Fulford-Brown's narration captures the atmospheric dread and romantic tension with remarkable skill, switching seamlessly between Sarah's uncertain voice and the various male characters' war-hardened tones. Her delivery enhances the story's Gothic sensibility, building suspense through carefully modulated pacing that allows listeners to feel the creeping supernatural menace. The audio format proves ideal for this ghost story, as Fulford-Brown's expressive performance brings the 1920s setting to vivid life while making Maddy's otherworldly presence genuinely chilling through vocal subtleties that text alone cannot convey.
