‘Tremendous. Tight plotting and strong writing carries the narrative along to a chilling conclusion’ HARRIET TYCE, AUTHOR OF BLOOD ORANGE
A BRILLIANT NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL DRAMA, FROM THE EBOOK-BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CLOSE TO ME AND LYING TO YOU
WHAT HAPPENED TO JULIA BLAKE?
She was young and beautiful, married to a famous author. They were celebrating their anniversary at their stunning country estate. So why did Julia Blake walk out of her perfect life, apparently leaving no trace?
Seren, a junior reporter for the local paper, can’t believe her luck when she lands an exclusive with Julia’s husband, Max. But as Seren spends more time at the couple’s remote mansion, probing ever deeper into the case, dark questions await.
What was Julia really like, behind closed doors? Was her marriage to this brooding, secretive man as perfect as it seemed? And did she really mean to disappear that night – or was she murdered?
MORE PRAISE FOR THE HIDDEN WIFE:
‘Loved The Hidden Wife. Brilliantly atmospheric, thrilling and creepy’ Karen Hamilton, The Perfect Girlfriend
‘A great read with lots of twists and turns and emotions. Gripping!’ Katie Fforde, author of A Rose Petal Summer
‘Great plotting, great atmosphere’ Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies
‘Sharp, tense and twisty’ Jo Jakeman, Sticks and Stones
‘Excellent and wonderfully atmospheric’ Jenny Quintana, The Missing Girl
‘A gripping story that will keep you hooked . . . A real page-turner!’ Jane Bailey, What Was Rescued
‘Cracking tale of intrigue’ Penny Parkes, author of The Larkford Series
Dive into a masterclass of psychological suspense with Amanda Reynolds' gripping novel, "The Hidden Wife." This captivating paperback, published by Wildfire, plunges readers into a chilling mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page. If you're a fan of intricate plotting, unsettling atmosphere, and characters shrouded in secrets, "The Hidden Wife" is your next must-read. The story centers around the enigmatic disappearance of Julia Blake, a young and beautiful woman seemingly living a fairytale existence. Married to Max, a renowned and somewhat brooding author, Julia vanishes without a trace from their opulent country estate during their anniversary celebration. What could have driven her to abandon such a seemingly perfect life? Enter Seren, a tenacious junior reporter for the local newspaper. The exclusive interview with Julia's husband, Max, is her golden ticket. However, as Seren spends more time navigating the shadows of the couple's remote mansion, the veneer of perfection begins to crack. She finds herself drawn into a labyrinth of dark questions: What was Julia truly like when the doors were closed? Was her marriage to the secretive Max as idyllic as it appeared? And did Julia simply choose to leave, or was she a victim of something far more sinister that fateful night? Amanda Reynolds, the acclaimed eBook-bestselling author behind "Close to Me" and "Lying to You," once again demonstrates her prowess in crafting deeply unsettling and utterly compelling psychological dramas. "The Hidden Wife" is lauded for its "tremendous, tight plotting and strong writing" that "carries the narrative along to a chilling conclusion," as praised by Harriet Tyce, author of "Blood Orange." Readers have been captivated by the novel's "brilliantly atmospheric, thrilling and creepy" nature, as noted by Karen Hamilton. Katie Fforde describes it as a "great read with lots of twists and turns and emotions. Gripping!" The praise continues with Caz Frear commending its "great plotting, great atmosphere," and Jo Jakeman highlighting its "sharp, tense and twisty" execution. Jenny Quintana finds it "excellent and wonderfully atmospheric," while Jane Bailey calls it a "gripping story that will keep you hooked... A real page-turner!" Penny Parkes sums it up as a "cracking tale of intrigue." With 400 pages of expertly woven suspense, "The Hidden Wife" (ISBN-10: 1472261550, ISBN-13: 9781472261557) offers an immersive experience that explores the complexities of relationships, the nature of truth, and the darkness that can lurk beneath the surface of apparent happiness. This English language novel, published in 2019, is a testament to Amanda Reynolds' skill in building suspense and delivering a truly memorable reading experience. Get ready to be completely enthralled by "The Hidden Wife."