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The Housewife
- Author
- Valerie Keogh
- Narrator
- Rose Robinson
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 5 May 2026
- Run Time
- 8 hours 43 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
This perfect house on a quiet street was supposed to be my sanctuary, a place to recover. But everything changed the moment I saw that woman in the charity shop. She triggered something dark, buried deep within my memory…
Now I’ve started forgetting small things, like locking the front door.
And bigger things, like remembering to pick my little girl up from nursery.
I feel terrified every time I pass through a particular spot in our living room.
And sometimes, when I’m alone, I’m sure I can hear a baby crying…
I think the woman knows what happened to me. But if I can’t trust myself to believe she’s real, who else will believe me?
One of the most gripping and heart-pounding psychological thrillers you’ll ever read! You won’t be able to put this jaw-dropping thriller down until it’s finished.
Please Note: This book was previously published as The Housewife
Praise for Valerie Keogh:
‘Keogh is the queen of compelling narratives and twisty plots’ Jenny O'Brien
'A wonderful book, I can’t rate this one highly enough. If only there were ten stars, it’s that good. Valerie Keogh is a master story-teller, and this is a masterful performance.' Anita Waller
'Keogh is no. 1 for a reason, and this is another perfect slice of domestic noir. A definite 5 stars.' Keri Beevis
'I was blown away with this book!' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'I didn't see the twist coming at all!' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'A rollercoaster of a story!' ★★★★★ Reader Review
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Details
- Author
- Valerie Keogh
- Narrator
- Rose Robinson
- Duration
- 8 hours 43 minutes
- Release Date
- 5 May 2026
- ISBN
- 9781806564460
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Psychological thriller, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Interior life, Fiction: general and literary, Crime and mystery fiction, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place
Synopsis
FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE WIVES AND THE NURSE! Don't miss this pulse-pounding psychological thriller from Valerie Keogh 🩸 Must-read for fans of Freida McFadden and Lisa Jewell! 💥This perfect house on a quiet street was supposed to be my sanctuary, a place to recover. But everything changed the moment I saw that woman in the charity shop. She triggered something dark, buried deep within my memory…Now I’ve started forgetting small things, like locking the front door.And bigger things, like remembering to pick my little girl up from nursery.I feel terrified every time I pass through a particular spot in our living room.And sometimes, when I’m alone, I’m sure I can hear a baby crying…I think the woman knows what happened to me. But if I can’t trust myself to believe she’s real, who else will believe me?One of the most gripping and heart-pounding psychological thrillers you’ll ever read! You won’t be able to put this jaw-dropping thriller down until it’s finished.Please Note: This book was previously published as The HousewifePraise for Valerie Keogh:‘Keogh is the queen of compelling narratives and twisty plots’ Jenny O'Brien'A wonderful book, I can’t rate this one highly enough. If only there were ten stars, it’s that good. Valerie Keogh is a master story-teller, and this is a masterful performance.' Anita Waller'Keogh is no. 1 for a reason, and this is another perfect slice of domestic noir. A definite 5 stars.' Keri Beevis'I was blown away with this book!' ★★★★★ Reader Review'I didn't see the twist coming at all!' ★★★★★ Reader Review'A rollercoaster of a story!' ★★★★★ Reader Review
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