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What His Wife Knew
- Author
- Jo Jakeman
- Narrator
- Colleen Prendergast
- Publisher
- Random House
- Publish Date
- 17 February 2022
- Run Time
- 8 hours 33 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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Beth Lomas thought she knew her late husband. But this one small word, written on the back of a discarded envelope and left on their kitchen table convinces the police that Oscar took his own life. As the police announce they are not seeking anyone else in connection with Oscar's death, Beth is convinced that there is more to the story.
As she sets out to discover what really happened, Beth uncovers shocking truths about the man she thought she knew better than anyone. In their small town it seems like every stone she turns hides an ugly secret and it's not long before her own dark past begins to rise to the surface.
What His Wife Knew is an enthralling, page-turning mystery concerned with what it means to love, and the importance of female friendship in the face of the darkest situations life can throw at us.
PRAISE FOR JO JAKEMAN:
'A totally engaging, brilliantly characterised read that had me hanging on every twist and turn. An absolute 5* cracker of a book' Gytha Lodge
'You'll be gripped!' HEAT
'A twisty tale of gaslighting, revenge, and redemption that will be a hit with everyone who relishes an abuser getting his comeuppance' Booklist
'Reads like a darker Big Little Lies with all the female rage of Sharp Objects' bustle.com
'I raced through this dark, tightly-plotted and satisfying thriller. Loved it!' Roz Watkins, author of The Devil's Dice
© Jo Jakeman 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022
Critics Review
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I raced through this dark, tightly-plotted and satisfying thriller. Loved it!
Roz Watkins, author of The Devil's Dice
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Taut, compelling, authentic, and with a superb crescendo of an ending. With its flawed but strong and relatable female characters, the book is a true page-turner. I loved the last line, which for me summed up the author's talent in cleverly mixing emotion with just the right amount of dark humour throughout. A great read. Loved it.
J.A. Corrigan
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'A totally engaging, brilliantly characterised read that had me hanging on every twist and turn. An absolute 5* cracker of a book'
Gytha Lodge
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Twisty, dark and hugely gripping
Karen Hamilton
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Cleverly written, page-turning psychological thriller with an intriguing plot and excellent characterisation
Jenny Quintana
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A twisty-turny thriller where it becomes clear that everyone is hiding something - right up to the chilling finale
Nikki Smith
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Secrets, shocks and a marital mystery - darkly satisfying.
Rachel Edwards
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Impossible to predict with clever twists and gripping turns, Jakeman took me on a thrilling journey at breakneck pace. There was no way I could put this book down once I started!
Nicola Moriarty
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Details
- Author
- Jo Jakeman
- Narrator
- Colleen Prendergast
- Duration
- 8 hours 33 minutes
- Release Date
- 17 February 2022
- ISBN
- 9781529193732
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Random House
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Crime and / or mystery fiction, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives
Synopsis
Brought to you by Penguin.Sorry.Beth Lomas thought she knew her late husband. But this one small word, written on the back of a discarded envelope and left on their kitchen table convinces the police that Oscar took his own life. As the police announce they are not seeking anyone else in connection with Oscar's death, Beth is convinced that there is more to the story.As she sets out to discover what really happened, Beth uncovers shocking truths about the man she thought she knew better than anyone. In their small town it seems like every stone she turns hides an ugly secret and it's not long before her own dark past begins to rise to the surface.What His Wife Knew is an enthralling, page-turning mystery concerned with what it means to love, and the importance of female friendship in the face of the darkest situations life can throw at us.PRAISE FOR JO JAKEMAN:'A totally engaging, brilliantly characterised read that had me hanging on every twist and turn. An absolute 5* cracker of a book' Gytha Lodge'You'll be gripped!' HEAT'A twisty tale of gaslighting, revenge, and redemption that will be a hit with everyone who relishes an abuser getting his comeuppance' Booklist'Reads like a darker Big Little Lies with all the female rage of Sharp Objects' bustle.com'I raced through this dark, tightly-plotted and satisfying thriller. Loved it!' Roz Watkins, author of The Devil's Dice© Jo Jakeman 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022
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