The Widow
The Widow by Fiona Barton is a psychological thriller published by Bantam Press in 2016, featuring 320 pages in English. This novel explores the life of Jean Taylor, a woman whose seemingly ordinary existence is shattered when her husband, Glen, becomes the center of a horrific crime accusation. Following Glen’s death, Jean finds herself free to share her story, revealing the complexities of her marriage and the impact of the public’s perception of her husband.
Readers will discover an intricate narrative that delves into themes of family life, marriage, and the psychological toll of crime. As Jean grapples with her past and the truth about her husband, the story unfolds with suspense and tension, inviting readers to consider the hidden depths of relationships and the nature of evil. This first edition offers a compelling look at how one woman’s life is irrevocably changed by the actions of another, making it a thought-provoking addition to the mystery and detective genre.
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THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
‘If you liked GONE GIRL and THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN, you might want to pick up THE WIDOW by Fiona Barton. Engrossing. Suspenseful’ Stephen King
We’ve all seen him: the man – the monster – staring from the front page of every newspaper, accused of a terrible crime.
But what about her: the woman who grips his arm on the courtroom stairs – the wife who stands by him?
Jean Taylor’s life was blissfully ordinary. Nice house, nice husband. Glen was all she’d ever wanted: her Prince Charming.
Until he became that man accused, that monster on the front page. Jean was married to a man everyone thought capable of unimaginable evil.
But now Glen is dead and she’s alone for the first time, free to tell her story on her own terms.
Jean Taylor is going to tell us what she knows.
Du Maurier’s REBECCA meets WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN and GONE GIRL in this intimate tale of a terrible crime.
‘The ultimate psychological thriller’ Lisa Gardner
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