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The One Day You Were My Husband

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What to expect

Read by the phenomenal Emilia Fox (Silent Witness)

‘This love story is part thriller, part tearjerker - you'll never see the twists coming’ — Beth O’Leary, author of The Flatshare

‘A heart-wrenching love story and a mystery that shocks and surprises until the very end’ — Clare Leslie Hall, author of Broken Country

HE PROMISED HER A LIFETIME. HE GAVE HER FOUR HOURS.

Twelve years ago, Carrie said "I do" on a sun-drenched beach in Thailand. Four hours later, her world shattered when her husband, Johan, was snatched away in a violent abduction. He was never seen again.

Today, Carrie is a working mum, navigating the beautiful chaos of raising premature twins and rebuilding her life with a man who truly loves her. She has finally found peace. The past is a closed book.

Until she sees his face on a computer screen.

Johan is alive. He has a new life. And he never tried to find her.

Driven by a desperate need for answers, Carrie risks the stability of her marriage and the safety of her family to uncover the truth of what happened that day in Thailand. But as she peels back the layers of Johan’s double life, she is forced to face a devastating question:

Is the truth worth the destruction of her second chance at happiness?

A love story with the pulse of a thriller, The One Day You Were My Husband is a "gasp-inducing" journey through secrets, motherhood, and the high cost of a first love that refuses to stay buried.

Critics Review

I'm still trying to catch my breath after finishing this stunning book. I'm wandering around in a daze, my thoughts still full of these characters and settings, drawn so beautifully and with such depth . . . Compelling, twisty [and] keeping me guessing with every gasp-y page. I can't recommend The One Day You Were My Husband enough
Lucy Vine
Heart-stopping . . . as unputdownable as it is brilliantly told. Rosie Walsh is one of those rare authors who delivers twisting plots along with gorgeous prose, all-too-real characters, and emotional depth. I couldn’t sleep until I finished this book!
Carley Fortune, bestselling author of One Golden Summer
An absolute barnstormer of a novel, gripping and twisty, fascinating and immaculately researched. The characters are well drawn and entirely believable, the settings immersive. Trust me, once you begin reading this book, you won’t be able to stop
Jill Mansell
Rosie Walsh is an auto-buy for me. I love her character driven, suspenseful thrillers
Laura Dave, the bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me
Pacy, poignant and rich with emotion, this love story is part thriller, part tearjerker. You'll be swept up in Carrie's story, and you'll never see the twists coming. I couldn't put this book down
Beth O'Leary
I adored it! I inhaled it! Beautifully written and utterly compelling - I think it's her best book yet. So evocative and atmospheric, and the twists left me breathless
Daisy Buchanan
An absolute triumph . . . An extraordinarily propulsive, generous, intelligent, and deeply emotional novel, with a gasp-inducing twist. It is as romantic as it is thrilling, and I loved every page
Emylia Hall
Told in the exquisite prose that makes Rosie Walsh the master of her craft, this is a love story for true believers . . . I read this one with my heart in my throat - it’s a knockout. 10/10 - perfection!
Annabel Monaghan
A timely, thrilling and deeply romantic story in which nothing is quite what you expect. It kept me turning the pages long after I should have been asleep
Araminta Hall
Intense, passionate and atmospheric, every page raises the stakes and the plot writhes with twist after twist . . . Rosie keeps you guessing until the very last page. The masterful plotting has a beating heart that so many thrillers lack, which makes it stand out head and shoulders above the rest. Terrific
Veronica Henry
I fell utterly in love with this book. It combines a brilliantly original hook with an emotionally insightful love story - all while rocketing along at the pace of a thriller. Rosie Walsh is an extraordinary storyteller and this is her best novel yet
Lucy Clarke
Exhilarating, fiercely smart and deeply moving, The One Day You Were My Husband cements Rosie Walsh's place as queen of the emotional thriller. In her hands the most extraordinary stories come to life in powerful, beautiful prose, led by intricately imagined characters and delivering heart-in-the-throat twists. This is a once-in-a-lifetime read. I loved it
Emma Stonex
A twisty, gripping and compelling love story that I couldn’t put down. Vivid characters, a racing plot and, as always, accompanied by Rosie’s beautiful writing. Such a treat to read!
Anna Brook-Mitchell
Utterly addictive and heart-wrenchingly passionate, this is another best-in-class romantic thriller
Kate Riordan
A shimmering, utterly engrossing novel, turbo charged by a love story that grabs at your heart and won’t let go. I loved it
Eve Chase
I was obsessed reading this book, it has everything I love: a heart-wrenching love story and a mystery that shocks and surprises until the very end. A wonderful novel
Clare Leslie Hall
An absolute masterpiece . . . Rosie's writing is as masterful as ever and her storytelling prowess reaches new heights in this suspenseful and exhilarating gem of a book. I couldn't love it more
Lindsey Kelk
This story of love, betrayal and secrets is beautifully written and deeply human, with twists you won’t see coming. A hold-your-breath, page-turning plot . . . prepare to be obsessed
Lucy Diamond
A heartfelt portrayal of motherhood and a twisty, emotional thrill ride of a story
Rachel Greenlaw, author of the Compass and Blade series
Had me by the heart and throat on page one and didn’t let me go. It’s a a gripping thriller and an epic love story in one book and it’s utterly genius
Katy Regan
Rosie Walsh is the queen of Oh my God, I need to know what happens next. This clever, unpredictable and heart-tugging romantic suspense novel will cause you serious sleep deprivation but it's absolutely worth it.
Sarra Manning
Had me turning the pages as fast as I could.
Good Housekeeping
Part thriller, part love story . . . Unputdownable
Sun
Rosie Walsh delivers a beautiful love story and heart-stopping mystery in one tightly woven and intricately plotted novel. The storytelling is full of compassion and her characters leap off the page. It's the perfect summer read
Hannah Beckerman

User Reviews

Book 4.3
Narration 4.3
Author Rosie Walsh
Narrator Emilia Fox
Duration 13 hours and 45 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781035076789
Format Audiobook
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Genre Contemporary romance, Crime and mystery: women sleuths, Family life fiction, Romantic suspense
Availability GB, IE
Rating
4.3 (3 reviews)
Narration
4.3 (3 reviews)

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