Dual storyline’s come together through an unexpected relationship between two women. The stories are very different but very compelling. The author has a knack for credible dialogue, even when the plot itself stretches imagination, and I enjoyed how she managed the various secondary relationships and linkages, especially those within the prison context.

This story is told by different characters over different timelines. Belinda Wall is released from prison after serving 15 years for killing her husband Gerald. Mabel Marchmont is the elderly owner of the Sunnyside Home for the Young at Heart and she is a resident there as well. This story begins when Belinda is employed as a carer and she becomes close with Mabel shortly afterwards. They begin a friendship where they listen to each other talking about their past lives. I loved how they interacted with each other. It was emotional, full of twists and turns, gripping, lies and secrets! It was well written and that ending was so unexpected.

'The Stranger in Room 6', like some other Jane Corry books, is written in dual stories running alongside one another. It's a well written, and well researched novel centering around the lives of Mabel and Belinda. It is a fairly long book but it certainly kept my interest and kept me page turning to uncover the truth. I liked it and am happy to recommend it. Thanks to netgalley, the publisher and author for an early e-read.

I really liked it! But it felt more like drama than thriller.

I loved the historical part and memory lanes of both main characters which were written very well - made you feel for them.

The thrillery ending seemed a little bit underwhelming that's why i can't put this in the thriller category, but it still was very interesting and kept my attention from page 1 and til the end

Thank you Netgalley for this advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review.

Quite a lot of themes in this thriller, also enough twists and turns to keep you on your toes while having your feet up with this book :)

But seriously, what I quite enjoyed about The Stranger in Room Six was the fact that things are not always black and white. The feeling of things being grey as in confusing or having the feeling that there are two sides two a story that can both be compelling, characters who are charming and kind on the one hand, yet cruel and disappointing on the other.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of the book.

The woman in Room 6 is keeping a close eye on Mabel and her carer Belinda, who having lied to get a job at the nursing home where Mabel resides, becomes fast friends with the 99 year old woman with a deeply fascinating past.
Jane Corry is fast becoming one of my favourite authors. I haven’t read a book of hers yet that I just really enjoy and can’t put down.
Her latest is a mash up of a thriller and historical fiction and I was completely gripped the whole way through. Both women’s stories were so profound and interesting but I absolutely fell in love with Mabel and had story. I highly highly recommend!

Back in the war years, a young Mabel was in the shelter with their maid, while the bombers flew overhead. Her mother had refused to come to the shelter, needing to feed Mabel's little sister, Annabel. Mabel's Papa was away fighting for the British. But the bombs obliterated Mabel's home, taking her mother and sister with them - the only thing Mabel had left was Annabel's doll, lying in the rubble. When Aunt Clarissa took Mabel to the country to live with her, Mabel couldn't work out why her aunt didn't like her. The life she had following her losses was different to everything she'd ever imagined - heartache and loss; her only friends, maid Frannie and Cook.

Belinda couldn't believe what she was hearing! Confronting her husband, Gerald, was the worse thing she could have done while she was angry, and fifteen years in prison was the proof of that. Now, finally out and a changed person, she applied for a position in the Sunnyside Home for the Young at Heart, caring for the elderly. Belinda had learned to be a Listener while in prison, and it set her well for Sunnyside. When she became a carer for an almost 99 year old - Mabel Marchmont - she gradually came to love the old lady. But trouble was hiding in plain sight - Room 6 had an unseen resident who wasn't there for care...

The Stranger in Room Six is my second read by Jane Corry and it was exceptional! I wasn't sure what to expect, but it wasn't this well written, gritty, tense and electric historical mystery! Set in two time frames, well blended with no jumping around, Mabel's and Belinda's stories resonated with me. I couldn't put it down when it was time to sleep, so continued until it was finished!! Highly recommended.

With thanks to NetGalley & Penguin Random House UK for my digital ARC to read and review.

I usually likeJane Corry's books but this one didn't quite hit the mark for me this time.
I struggled with the stories between the two women and the and one being from an elderly lady reminiscing about the war. Sorry this book was just not for me. I still look forward to the next offering.. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to review it.











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Alternating between Belinda and Mabel POV, we are treated to multiple timelines throughout their lives. I kept waiting for their stories to merge and at times found myself struggling to stay focussed as some parts did drag at times. The last 25% of the book was exciting and had me invested however I do think maybe the author tried to pack too much into this book.

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The Stranger in Room Six
by Jane Corry

The story follows Belinda, recently released from prison, and Mabel, a 98 year old old woman with a complicated past tied to World War II.
The alternating chapters between present day and the 1940s were really well done , I found both storylines equally engaging.
There are lots of twists and secrets slowly revealed, and I liked how the connection between Belinda and Mabel developed over time. The setting of the care home added an extra layer of emotion, especially as both women are dealing with guilt, loss, and hidden truths.
The writing was emotional and suspenseful, and some parts were heartbreaking, but the strength of the characters really stood out. The mystery of who’s in room six added great tension, and the ending surprised me because i haven’t really predicted that twist.
If you enjoy historical fiction with a twisty plot and emotional depth, this is a great read.
Very grateful to the publisher for my copy through NetGalley, opinions are my own

I haven’t given a five star review in some time but this was thoroughly deserved.
Dual time aspect books don’t always do it for me but the way this entwined past and present day was perfect. I was equally invested in both of the times the story was set in and the way they fused together in the present day. The historical aspect was fascinating and, as with other great writing, was based on a lot of truth and secret histories so this made my pages turn very fast indeed. I feel I learned a lot about WWII and British sub groups and the taboos of Nazi sympathisers and from a very human aspect through connected characters that I was very engaged with. The personal stories and trauma were exquisitely written and very poignant with quite a few tear jerking moments as were the acutely observed experiences of being in modern day prisons. Honestly this book has it all, hidden past secrets, teenage pregnancy, tragedy and plenty of intrigue. Do read it, if you get a chance, you won’t be disappointed. The ending totally threw my world upside down, I won’t lie, but I know the storyline will stay with me for a long time to come.

I have read a couple of books by this author and I was looking forward to this novel. The story is told with alternating chapters. The protagonists, Mabel Marchmount in the 1940’s during the Blitz and Belinda, a carer, in the present at Sunnyside Home for the Young at Heart, where Mabel is a resident. Each has a story to tell and they both hide dark secrets. Belinda was sent to prison for the murder of her husband, Gerald. Mabel, aged 13, suffered loss of family members during the Blitz and was sent to Devon to live with her Aunt Clarissa who has her own deep secrets. Who is the stranger in room six? Should Mabel and Belinda be worried? The characters I thought a little bland. The writing and chapter style was not for me. The plot, at times, was jagged and did not flow but there are twists and turns in every chapter.

THANK YOU TO NETGALLEY FOR THE OPPORTUNITY OF READING AN ARC OF THIS BOOK IN RETURN FOR AN HONEST REVIEW. ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN.

oh wow. did i read this or breathe it in. because i flew through. i couldn't stop and would stop. it was a historical thriller but no. it was a character driven but plot driven beauty. it was a mixed bag of brilliance. and completely unique to me.
Jane Corry is fantastic. she has her genre down to standards i cannot even begin to marvel at. i look out for her books and im wonder at how she does it every single time with a new and exciting read. if you haven't read her books you need to. and it needs to be your next book.... and then the others.
Mabel and Belinda took me in to their stories. and i couldn't quite get a grip on either. i was umming and arring over just what was going on. i wanted to be clever and see where it was all drawing together. but boy was it exciting to have it Jane's way, all in good time.
it flows so brilliantly even with the different stories and point of views.
there were so many emotions in there too. not just the thriller element. Jane took us deeper. she took us to wanting to understand not just wanting to see where the plot was heading.
i wont fan girl this book more because i will give away too much.

I finished this book in one day, how truly suspenseful and thrilling read this was! Historical fiction elements mixed with mystery is one of the best genres there is, and this book just hits the nail.

Two women and their stories. One during world war 2 and another during modern days. One, lost her parents and everything else and found a herself within Nazi sympathisers and also in love with another enemy. Another pays the price of someone else’s wrong doing, by mistakenly killing someone close to her and ending up in jail. Fate brings the two together in an aged care where they tell each other their life stories. But these stories are heavy with secrets from the past, which is came out, may cost them both heavily.

This is a story of two kindred spirits, who were wrongly mistreated by fate. This is a story of two strong women who kept fighting their whole lives to just keep their lives together. The story will keep you hooked the entire time. The secrets will shock you and the strength of the women will bring tears in your eyes. Would highly recommend everyone to grab a copy of this!!!

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin UK for giving me a chance to read this ARC!!!

My thanks to Penguin General UK and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘The Stranger in Room Six’ written by Jane Corry in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

After learning that her husband was having an affair, Belinda accidently pushed Gerald who hit his head on a pavement and died, and as she was seen by several people passing by she was arrested and convicted of his murder. Fifteen years later she works at the Sunnyside Home for the Young at Heart where she cares for the owner and longest resident, Mabel, who’s in her late nineties. Mabel has lived at the Home for most of her life and as the two women share their secrets someone in room six is watching them.

‘The Stranger In Room Six’ is a well-constructed thriller set in two timelines, during World War Two and the present time. The main characters are Belinda who’s now released from prison and works at the Sunnyside Home for the Young at Heart and 98-year-old Mabel who she works for and knows the secrets of the house. The descriptions of the characters were very good and the storyline interesting and although it didn’t hold my attention as much as I’d hoped for I’ve still found it entertaining and look forward to reading the author's next novel.

As always from this author, a total page turner. This had me up until the early hours wanting to know the answers.

‘The Stranger In Room Six’ is a dual POV, telling the story of Belinda, an ex convict, and Mabel, an OAP. When Belinda becomes a carer for Mabel at Sunnyside, they find themselves telling each other their life stories; what darkness are they hiding from the light? And who is the stranger in room 6 that’s watching everything?

I have to start by saying this is the fastest 400 plus page book ever! I absolutely flew through it because I was so immersed in the story. It was a historical thriller in my eyes, and I loved Mabel’s POV when she went back to speaking about the Second World War.

The way the author makes the characters recount their pasts is incredible, and I throughly enjoyed their stories coming together and the differences between them. It had enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing, without going into full on thriller territory. One of my favourite reads this year.

I really enjoyed this book. Jane Corry knows how to write a good tale! Told over dual timelines, Mabel during WWII and Belinda who had been jailed for killing her husband, the women meet up after Belinda's release and Mabel is very elderly.
I especially enjoyed Mabel's story, what a traumatic life she had! I loved how the women's stories intertwined and we learn more about their lives. Very enjoyable read.

This book was not what I expected; I thought it was a thriller/mystery which it sort of was but it also had a historical element to it. The start was really promising but then it just kind of petered out. It became predictable and nothing was really a surprise and I felt like the author was going through the motions but failed to tie up all the loose ends. An ok read but not one I would rave about.

Another five star read by Jane Corry - I
loved the stranger in room six.
I absolutely love Jane Corry's writing style and how her books draw you in from the very first page and this was no different.
The book is written in a dual timeline between
World War Two and the present day adding a really interesting historical element which is always a bonus for me
Belinda finds her husband is having and affair and is subsequently sent to prison for his murder.
After fifteen years she is released and hopes for a new start working at Sunnyside care home.
She finds herself caring for Mabel, the oldest resident and forms a close friendship with her.
Mabel has resided at the care home since her family were called during the blitz and like Belinda has her fair share of secrets which haunt her to the present day.
They find themselves unburdening each other but who else is listening?
I loved this book, like all Jane Corry books I've read I couldn't put it down. The friendship was between Belinda and Mabel was really moving.
The stranger in room six is the perfect combination of mystery, page turning thriller and heartbreak.

I highly recommend this book along with all Jane Corrys novels.