The Younger Wife

Sally Hepworth’s latest psychological thriller, The Younger Wife, is a clever story full of secrets and suspense.

Synopsis:

THE HUSBAND
A heart surgeon at the top of his field, Stephen Aston is getting married again. But first he must divorce his current wife, even though she can no longer speak for herself.

THE DAUGHTERS
Tully and Rachel Aston look upon their father’s fiancée, Heather, as nothing but an interloper. Heather is younger than both of them. Clearly, she’s after their father’s money.

THE FORMER WIFE
With their mother in a precarious position, Tully and Rachel are determined to get to the truth about their family’s secrets, the new wife closing in, and who their father really is.

THE YOUNGER WIFE
Heather has secrets of her own. Will getting to the truth unleash the most dangerous impulses in all of them?

What appealed to you the most in this book?

I absolutely love the way Sally Hepworth can write about family dynamics, especially when it comes to the relationships between sisters. This was a deep and at times darker psychological thriller, but I was surprised to discover that there was so much more than just the main plot. Each character had their own story as they were dealing with their past and mental health issues. I was in awe with the way Hepworth was able to create multilayered characters and then weave their stories together with the main plot.

How was the audio?

The narrators for this book did a fabulous job! They brought the story to life, and since there were different narrators for each character it added even more suspense and emotion to the story.

How was the pace?

The story held a steady pace and the short chapters made it seem fast. This story sucked me in from the beginning! The drama in the first chapter left me wanting more and from there I was held captive.

Do you recommend this book?

I highly recommend this captivating and warped story full of lies and deceit. You won’t want to put it down!

Thank you, St. Martin’s Press, for this gifted copy in exchange for my honest review.