This is a well written thriller centered around a woman who discovers that her memories of being 14 can help a young girl and her mother 30 years later. This is a clever concept and well worth reading- it’s a real page turner.

Omg!!! What?! Now this is exactly how I like my thrillers. Its quite a simple premise but the more you read and the more it unfolds make you think again and again about what you thought you knew. It's so cleverly written, so many twists and turns and it's just a sheer masterpiece! The characters were well written and humanised, the issues relatable and relevant and it touched on some harsh realities and difficult decisions that people have to make. This all sounds like word salad and won't make sense unless you read the book but I refuse to spoil this amazing journey for anyone so you'll just need to trust me and dive in for yourself

Solid, lots to chew on, and plenty of fun. As others have said, it's hard to comment without giving things away! And that's probably a good sign. I did have to wonder if it was truly written in 2023, since it feels very early #metoo in some respects, but perhaps that's more a reflection of the water I swim in than of the book.

My thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

This is a decent, twisty, thriller that keeps you guessing.

A woman jumps or is pushed from a ledge and another woman is charged with her murder. What follows covers numerous timelines and characters perspectives and at times it can be a slow and laborious read. However, all in all, it’s well constructed, with an interesting sub plot and is a very good legal thriller that I would recommend.

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for the opportunity to preview.

The Woman on the Ledge by Ruth Mancini is a novel in four parts; the hook, the revelation, the conspiracy and the revenge. The hook was an apparent suicide but the woman who died was not who we thought it would be. Sadly, although initially gripping, I got a little frustrated with the author as she seemed to be playing fast and loose with the reader's understanding of events as portrayed by Tate (the main character). I'm glad I kept reading though as things started to make sense when we got to find out about her teenage self, along with her teenage buddy called Helen. The conspiracy is where past and present wrongs are made subject to natural justice by the hatching of an ingenious plot which leads to the revenge.
Individual elements of this novel are not new but having them all brought together in such a clever way is new and jolly good it was too.

Loved this book and I was hooked from the very first page. The plot was exceptionally well constructed, and it reminded me of the ,Groundhog Day’ concept, where things change at the subsequent telling. I loved the characters of Tate, Helen, Mandy and Hilary. All very feisty ladies with eventually the same goal in their sights. It was a very easy read and a real page turner I read it in two sittings and really didn’t want to put it down. Not sure about the morals at the end, but nevertheless a cracking read.

4.5 Stars.
A woman falls to her death from the 25th floor of an office building in London. Tate is arrested for her murder. Is she telling the truth? Was she there at the time? Was it an accident? Why does her story keep changing?
It’s difficult to review this book without giving away spoilers.
It’s a multilayered, gripping and twisty legal thriller, told via an unreliable narrator. There are several POVs with past and present timelines, which are all easy to follow. At its heart this novel is about vulnerability, guilt and ultimately revenge. The author does a wonderful job of slowly revealing the truth about events. It’s cleverly plotted and the characters are well developed. Recommended.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley UK for the ARC.

This is a cleverly thought out story - mostly about revenge, served very cold indeed. I enjoyed unraveling the plot to achieve this but some of the planned events are illustrated by repeated recounting of the same event with some differences which can be confusing. Some of the story is set before the main event and some set afterwards. There is no heading to identify the time slot.
The first part of the story is described as it happened and is later refuted by a long discussion with a lawyer to explain the revenge idea.
There is a character speaking in the first person and another section in the third person in a different time. While I applaud the clever revenge idea i feel that the story would have been more enjoyable if some of the confusing changes had been resolved.

WHAT A RIDE!

I loved this book so so much!

Unreliable narrators are always my favourites and honestly this narrator got on my nerves. It's clear she has something to hide but what? Why is she hiding? What is she hiding? Is she guilty or not? I could not read fast enough. I hated that her story kept changing and I did not trust him but I have never connected to a character like this.
At several times while reading, I screamed out loud in frustation.

"The Woman on the Ledge" tells the story of Tate, a temp employee who may or may not have pushed someone off a ledge. Tate claims the lady was suicidal. Tate claims she didn't know her. Tate claims to have been inside the building. Tate claims to have been nowhere near the building. Whatever the truth is, it's clear that Tate has some part in this whole thing and something to hide.
This book came together piece by piece and I loved it! I devoured this book in one sitting and no matter how much I didn't trust Tate, I was still sad when this book ended.

I've read and enjoyed a couple of Ruth Mancini's previous novels and after great reviews of The Woman on the Ledge on social media I was really looking forward to reading this.
It's hard to say too much about this novel without giving away the clever plot but it is an original and superbly plotted novel that took my breath away at times. At times the unreliable narration didn't quite work for me but overall I was completely invested in the novel which gripped me as it unfolded. I loved the characterisation and discovering more about the relationships between the women characters.
Recommended.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this digital ARC.

I have to start by saying that this was an incredible read. The main story is cebtred around Tate and in different parts of the book describes her childhood to present day long after the death of the woman on the ledge. It was an intense read with great characters and I loved the way that the story so gradually evolved to a sad but lovvely rewarding ending.
I have already recommended this book to my friends as being great but it is too difficult to tell them really what it is all about without destroying the pot.
This is the first book by Ruth Mancini and I shall certainly look out for more by this great author in future as she knows how to spin a convoluted plot so well.

The Woman on the Ledge by Ruth Mancini follows the story of Tate Kinsella, a resting actor who witnesses a woman's fatal fall from a bank's roof terrace. Already these gripping first few chapters had me hooked. It’s an addictive read with engaging characters and I wanted to know more about Tate and the woman who fell. But when Tate is arrested for the murder, the book takes a different turn. This face paced start was excellent, as is the legal and security research. There’s no doubt a reader will feel confident in Mancini’s capable hands.

With multiple layers and great characterisation, the plot is hard to describe without spoilers. The backstory of the relationship between these two women adds great explanation and I had to concentrate on who was who. School days were very revealing for me and I started to paint a picture of how the offender might look. The last third does relay some repetition to the events leading up to the fall which are to reorient the reader. But the explanation as to how those concerned finally exposed the person responsible, is cleverly drawn. I enjoyed the complex plot and rooted for Tate every chance I got.

The book is about vulnerability, guilt and revenge, and the shadows of the past that always float to the present. It’s about stolen childhoods and the devastation left in its wake. The ending gives closure, even though the details of the events leading up the crime were incredibly sad, justice was served.

I gave this book 4.6 stars and would definitely recommend it to other readers who enjoy this genre. Thank you to Random House UK, Cornerstone, Century, the author and Netgalley for the privilege of reading this book.

I enjoyed Ruth Mancini's two previous courtroom thrillers about criminal defence lawyer Sarah Kellerman, In The Blood and One Dark, Two Light, so I was keen to pick up this stand-alone. The Woman on the Ledge follows Tate Kinsella, who witnesses a woman fall to her death and is then arrested for her murder. It's effective and gripping, but I struggled with some unreliable narration in the first third or so; as ever, fine as a tool for character development but frustrating when it's deliberately used, unnaturally so, to withhold information from the reader. This had the knock-on effect of making me lose sympathy with Tate, so I kept doubting her later in the novel even when we were meant to believe her testimony. On the other hand, The Woman on The Ledge is about more than Tate, and I found myself especially invested in Maddy's story. I wish this had been told differently, perhaps in a different order, or with different narrators at different times, but the central plot is undoubtedly strong. 3.5 stars.

The Woman On The Ledge is a very good thriller that grips the reader from the start. Tate Kinsella is arrested for murder when her boss's wife falls from the 26th floor of their office building to her death. She protests her innocence, but elements of her account just don't add up.

The narrative arc takes several turns that are difficult to describe without spoilers. There are multiple layers to the true story and they are revealed one by one. Gradually the reader understands. But the ending of the tale is always in doubt.

This is a complex legal thriller with well developed characters. It starts off with a fast pace and although this isn't always sustained, the underlying story keeps the reader engaged until the end.

THE WOMAN ON THE LEDGE by Ruth Mancini
Published Date: 4 January 2024
Format: Book
Publisher: Penguin

This author is new to me. I requested this novel out of curiosity. A legal thriller, the opening chapter had me hooked! The plot is very clever. The dialogue, in parts, both confused and irritated, as to who was saying what but that could be my fault for not paying attention. The book is about revenge, obsession and a mother’s love. I found the novel an up and down read and after the wonderful opening chapter, there was more down than up. I was half way through this book before I wanted to find out the ending.

I give a 4 star rating and I would recommend the book.

I WANT TO THANK NETGALLEY, THE AUTHOR AND PENGUIN FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO READ AN ADVANCED READING COPY OF THIS BOOK FOR AN HONEST REVIEW

The novel opens with the arrest of Tate Kinsella, the protagonist, who is accused of murder when a woman falls to her death from a London bank's twenty-fifth-floor roof terrace.

As a single, out-of-work actor temping at the bank, Tate vehemently claims her innocence but possesses hidden knowledge.

This gripping thriller delves into obsession, intrigue, and revenge, with a captivating plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Exploring the secrets people keep and their underlying motivations, the inciting incident sets off a chain of events that will forever alter Tate's life.

This twisty legal thriller begins with well-developed characters, enveloping the reader in suspense, guesswork, and a dark and compelling storyline.

While it bravely tackles themes of trauma and grim subject matter, there comes a point in the narrative where the pace slows and the outcome becomes somewhat predictable and disconnected.

Nevertheless, it offers an engaging and original read, ideal for a captivating evening.

I loved this. A classic read in one sitting psychological thriller and that's absolutely what I did.

It is a clever plot - one we have seen versions of before but it is managed so well that it is very hard to stop reading once you start, addictive with engaging characters.

It's a matter of perspective, as things unfold you reasses what has come before and the ending is hugely satisfying.

Overall a most excellent read.