The Widow
The Widow by Fiona Barton is a psychological thriller published by New American Library in 2016. This first edition spans 324 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Jean, a woman who has long remained silent about the crime her husband was suspected of committing. With his death, she finds herself ready to share her story, revealing the complexities and secrets that often lie hidden in a marriage.
Readers will encounter a gripping exploration of family life, marriage, and the psychological intricacies of trust and deception. As Jean navigates the aftermath of her husband’s actions, the book delves into the dark spaces between spouses and the societal pressures that shape their lives. This edition also includes a Readers Guide and an excerpt from Fiona Barton’s subsequent work, The Child, providing additional context for those interested in her writing.
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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
“A twisted psychological thriller you’ll have trouble putting down.”–People
“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
Following the twists and turns of an unimaginable crime, The Widow is an electrifying debut thriller that will take you into the dark spaces that exist between a husband and a wife.
There’s a lot Jean hasn’t said over the years about the crime her husband was suspected of committing. She was too busy being the perfect wife, standing by her man while living with the accusing glares and the anonymous harassment.
Now her husband is dead, and there’s no reason to stay quiet. There are people who want to hear her story. They want to know what it was like living with that man. She can tell them that there were secrets. There always are in a marriage.
The truth–that’s all anyone wants. But the one lesson Jean has learned in the last few years is that she can make people believe anything…
An NPR Best Book of the Year
One of The Wall Street Journal‘s 5 “Killer Books” of the Year
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
Includes a Readers Guide and an excerpt of Fiona Barton’s The Child.
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