Downton Abbey’s Tuppence Middleton to voice Selman’s Truly, Darkly, Deeply  

Actor Tuppence Middleton, known for her roles in “Sense8”, “Our House” and “Downton Abbey” will narrate the audiobook of journalist and author Victoria Selman’s latest thriller Truly, Darkly, Deeply (Quercus).

Publisher Stef Bierwerth secured UK and Commonwealth rights to the thriller from David Headley at The D H H Literary Agency in a six-figure pre-empt last summer. It will be published as Quercus’ flagship crime thriller publication on 7th July.

Described as “a mind-blowing, unputdownable serial killer thriller” by the publisher, it follows 12-year-old Sophie and her mother Amelia-Rose’s move to London from Massachusetts where they meet the charismatic Matty Melgren, who quickly becomes an intrinsic part of their lives. But as the relationship between the two adults fractures, a serial killer begins targeting young women with a striking resemblance to Amelia-Rose. 

When Matty is eventually sent down for multiple murder, questions remain as to his guilt — questions which ultimately destroy both women. Nearly 20 years later, Sophie receives a letter from Battlemouth Prison informing her Matty is dying and wants to meet. It looks like Sophie might finally get the answers she craves. But will the truth set her free or bury her deeper?

Selman said: “I’m thrilled Tuppence Middleton, whose work I admire so much, will be narrating Truly, Darkly, Deeply and can’t wait to hear how she brings the story and characters to life.”

Managing editor of audio at Quercus, Hannah Cawse, said: "Truly, Darkly, Deeply is a dark novel that unsettles the reader at every turn. Tuppence is a fantastic actor and narrator and it’s so exciting to have her on the audiobook. Listeners will be completely hooked by her performance.”