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Young Wives’ Tales
- Author
- Adele Parks
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 8 August 2022
- Run Time
- 13 hours 15 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 reviews)
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What to expect
If you loved reading the mesmerising tale of Daisy and Simon's marriage and secrets in the Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller, Lies Lies Lies, don’t miss Lucy, Rose and Connie's story in Young Wives' Tales.
Young Wives' Tales is the stylish, insightful sequel to the bestselling debut, Playing Away. Lucy, Rose and Connie are back in a novel which is every bit as addictive and follows the friends in their new roles as wives, mothers and lovers with plenty of surprises along the way…
Rose thought she had it all, but her perfect life crumbled when her so-called friend seduced her husband and destroyed her marriage. Now Rose is left without any passion, romance or plans for the future…
Lucy believed she finally had her fairy-tale ending, but being the wife isn't half as glamorous as being the mistress. When excitement and thrills give way to more chat about cleaning and the kids, it's not very … her.
They desperately envy Connie: happily married, effortlessly juggling two children and a fulfilling career. Connie has found genuine contentment. Until, that is, a dangerous old flame flickers back into view…
Will she be tempted to play with fire again?
Praise for Young Wives’ Tales:
‘Memorable observations and clever conclusion make for glorious hours of escapism’ The Times
‘When it comes to fiction reflecting feminine issues, Adele Parks has her finger on the pulse’ Glamour
‘Acutely observed’ Daily Express
‘Cutting and feisty, witty and compelling’ Woman
‘Quirky, sharp’ Heat
‘Parks has produced another sassy blinder’ The Mirror
What Readers are Saying about Young Wives' Tales:
'Adele has a knack for putting her finger on our fears and vulnerabilities, our dark sides, our hopes and expectations in love and friendship, and keeping the characters “human”. Her language is quick, sharp and thoroughly engrossing'
'Loved it! The writing style is quirky and funny – I couldn't put it down. I would say that this is one of Parks' best books in a long time'
Critics Review
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Praise for Young Wives’ Tales:
‘Parks has produced another sassy blinder’ The Mirror
‘Memorable observations and clever conclusion make for glorious hours of escapism’ The Times
‘Funny and addictive’ Eve
‘Acutely observed’ Daily Express
‘Refreshing’ Daily Telegraph
‘Delightful’ Prima
‘Compelling stuff’ OK!
‘Cutting and feisty, witty and compelling’ Woman
‘Quirky, sharp’ Heat
‘When it comes to fiction reflecting feminine issues, Adele Parks has her finger on the pulse’ Glamour
Praise for Adele Parks:
‘Adele Parks never takes her foot off the gas, every book is tighter, faster, better than the last’ Lisa Jewell
'Gripping, moving and elegantly written' Marian Keyes
‘Brilliantly twisty… but is also so insightful about human nature. A triumph’ Lucy Foley
‘A compelling take on one of those “what if” scenarios that we’ve all wondered about. Addictive, provocative and thoroughly relatable – a brilliantly crafted reminder to be careful what you wish for’ T.M. Logan
‘An absolute joy: gripping, shocking and surprising. A cautionary tale about what one couple’s sudden wealth can do to old friendships’ Jane Fallon
‘A gripping and unpredictable read hiding some deliciously dark secrets and lies’ OK!
‘Stupendous! I read this totally compelling modern-day morality tale over a weekend – I couldn’t put it down. As ever, Adele Parks does not disappoint – you’ll love it’ Ruth Jones
‘Like a deft magician, this book reveals its twists only at the very end, I was completely astonished’ Rosamund Lupton
‘I’m not going to lie! Adele Parks takes you straight into the heart of her characters. Her twists about human nature form the icing on the cake’ Jane Corry
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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5.0 5.0
Enjoyable read, love the narration too.
jeannette 2026-02-05
Details
- Author
- Adele Parks
- Narrator
- Cassidy Janson, Antonia Desplat, Arthur McBain
- Duration
- 13 hours 15 minutes
- Release Date
- 8 August 2022
- ISBN
- 9780008440008
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Modern and Contemporary romance, Romantic suspense
- Rating
- 5.0(2 reviews)
- Narration
- 5.0(2 reviews)
Synopsis
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER HAPPILY EVER AFTER? If you loved reading the mesmerising tale of Daisy and Simon's marriage and secrets in the Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller, Lies Lies Lies, don’t miss Lucy, Rose and Connie's story in Young Wives' Tales. Young Wives' Tales is the stylish, insightful sequel to the bestselling debut, Playing Away. Lucy, Rose and Connie are back in a novel which is every bit as addictive and follows the friends in their new roles as wives, mothers and lovers with plenty of surprises along the way… Rose thought she had it all, but her perfect life crumbled when her so-called friend seduced her husband and destroyed her marriage. Now Rose is left without any passion, romance or plans for the future… Lucy believed she finally had her fairy-tale ending, but being the wife isn't half as glamorous as being the mistress. When excitement and thrills give way to more chat about cleaning and the kids, it's not very … her. They desperately envy Connie: happily married, effortlessly juggling two children and a fulfilling career. Connie has found genuine contentment. Until, that is, a dangerous old flame flickers back into view… Will she be tempted to play with fire again? Praise for Young Wives’ Tales: ‘Memorable observations and clever conclusion make for glorious hours of escapism’ The Times ‘When it comes to fiction reflecting feminine issues, Adele Parks has her finger on the pulse’ Glamour ‘Acutely observed’ Daily Express ‘Cutting and feisty, witty and compelling’ Woman ‘Quirky, sharp’ Heat ‘Parks has produced another sassy blinder’ The Mirror What Readers are Saying about Young Wives' Tales: 'Adele has a knack for putting her finger on our fears and vulnerabilities, our dark sides, our hopes and expectations in love and friendship, and keeping the characters “human”. Her language is quick, sharp and thoroughly engrossing' 'Loved it! The writing style is quirky and funny – I couldn't put it down. I would say that this is one of Parks' best books in a long time'
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