Description
Discover the gripping tale of *The Younger Wife*, a novel that masterfully intertwines tension, family secrets, and suspense. This contemporary fiction masterpiece by Sally Hepworth unveils the turbulent relationships within a family on the brink of collapse. The story follows Tully and Rachel, two daughters whose lives are turned upside down when their father, Stephen, introduces them to his new girlfriend, Heather—a woman half his age. Unbeknownst to them, Heather is not just any girlfriend; she's the catalyst for a series of shocking revelations that will force the family to confront their buried truths.
As a mother residing in a care facility with Alzheimer's, Stephen's actions bring forth the dilemmas of loyalty and betrayal. With an engaging narrative and richly drawn characters, *The Younger Wife* hooks readers from the first page. The dramatic engagement announcement propels old wounds to the surface, revealing a hidden world filled with stolen goods, cash in peculiar places, and a blood-soaked wedding—all clues to the family's tumultuous past.
LONGLISTED FOR THE AUSTRALIAN BOOK DESIGN AWARDS 2022 and the ABIA GENERAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022, this remarkable book promises to be a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Critics have praised Hepworth's writing as 'smart,' 'compulsive,' and 'riveting.' Don't miss the chance to delve into this thrilling family drama that blurs the lines of love and betrayal.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760784980
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 336.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760784980
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 336
Description:
The moment she laid eyes on Heather Wisher, Tully knew this woman was going to destroy their lives.
Tully and Rachel are murderous when they discover their father has a new girlfriend. The fact that Heather is half his age isn't even the most shocking part. Stephen is still married to their mother, who is in a care facility with end-stage Alzheimer's disease.
Heather knows she has an uphill battle to win Tully and Rachel over, while carrying the burden of the secrets of her past. But, as it turns out, they are all hiding something.
The announcement of Stephen and Heather's engagement threatens to set off a family implosion, with old wounds and dark secrets finally being forced to the surface.
A garage full of stolen goods. An old hot-water bottle, stuffed with cash. A blood-soaked wedding. And that's only the beginning . . .
LONGLISTED FOR THE AUSTRALIAN BOOK DESIGN AWARDS 2022 BEST DESIGNED COMMERCIAL FICTION COVER
LONGLISTED FOR THE ABIA GENERAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022
Praise for The Younger Wife
'Smart, suspenseful, brimming with secrets. This is Sally Hepworth at her unputdownable best.' - Kate Morton
'At once familiar, wonderfully unpredictable and riveting. My kind of story.' - Rosalie Ham
'Completely compulsive. Sally Hepworth delivers with this stay-up-late one-more-chapter gem.' - Jane Harper
'Totally absorbing, brilliantly written and thoroughly enjoyable. An addictive, unputdownable read.' - Herald Sun
'Thrilling family drama' - Who Weekly
As a mother residing in a care facility with Alzheimer's, Stephen's actions bring forth the dilemmas of loyalty and betrayal. With an engaging narrative and richly drawn characters, *The Younger Wife* hooks readers from the first page. The dramatic engagement announcement propels old wounds to the surface, revealing a hidden world filled with stolen goods, cash in peculiar places, and a blood-soaked wedding—all clues to the family's tumultuous past.
LONGLISTED FOR THE AUSTRALIAN BOOK DESIGN AWARDS 2022 and the ABIA GENERAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022, this remarkable book promises to be a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Critics have praised Hepworth's writing as 'smart,' 'compulsive,' and 'riveting.' Don't miss the chance to delve into this thrilling family drama that blurs the lines of love and betrayal.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760784980
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 336.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760784980
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 336
Description:
The moment she laid eyes on Heather Wisher, Tully knew this woman was going to destroy their lives.
Tully and Rachel are murderous when they discover their father has a new girlfriend. The fact that Heather is half his age isn't even the most shocking part. Stephen is still married to their mother, who is in a care facility with end-stage Alzheimer's disease.
Heather knows she has an uphill battle to win Tully and Rachel over, while carrying the burden of the secrets of her past. But, as it turns out, they are all hiding something.
The announcement of Stephen and Heather's engagement threatens to set off a family implosion, with old wounds and dark secrets finally being forced to the surface.
A garage full of stolen goods. An old hot-water bottle, stuffed with cash. A blood-soaked wedding. And that's only the beginning . . .
LONGLISTED FOR THE AUSTRALIAN BOOK DESIGN AWARDS 2022 BEST DESIGNED COMMERCIAL FICTION COVER
LONGLISTED FOR THE ABIA GENERAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022
Praise for The Younger Wife
'Smart, suspenseful, brimming with secrets. This is Sally Hepworth at her unputdownable best.' - Kate Morton
'At once familiar, wonderfully unpredictable and riveting. My kind of story.' - Rosalie Ham
'Completely compulsive. Sally Hepworth delivers with this stay-up-late one-more-chapter gem.' - Jane Harper
'Totally absorbing, brilliantly written and thoroughly enjoyable. An addictive, unputdownable read.' - Herald Sun
'Thrilling family drama' - Who Weekly