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In this ingenious stand-alone thriller from the
internationally bestselling author and “razor sharp” master of suspense (People),
a grieving wife is forced to ask: Which is worse—infidelity or murder?Ellie Falkner’s world has been destroyed. Her husband, Greg, died in a car crash—and he wasn’t alone. In the passenger seat was the body of
Milena Livingstone, a woman Ellie’s never heard of. But Ellie refuses to leap
to the obvious conclusion, despite the whispers and suspicions of those around
her. Maybe it’s the grief, but Ellie has to find out who this woman was—and
prove Greg wasn’t having an affair. And soon she is chillingly certain their
deaths were no accident.
Are Ellie’s accusations of murder her way of avoiding the
truth about her marriage? Or does an even more sinister discovery await her?
About the author
Nicci French is the pseudonym of English wife-and-husband team Nicci Gerrard and Sean French. Their acclaimed novels of psychological suspense have sold more than sixteen million copies around the world.
Summary
In this ingenious stand-alone thriller from the
internationally bestselling author and “razor sharp” master of suspense (People),
a grieving wife is forced to ask: Which is worse—infidelity or murder?
Ellie Falkner’s world has been destroyed. Her husband, Greg, died in a car crash—and he wasn’t alone. In the passenger seat was the body of
Milena Livingstone, a woman Ellie’s never heard of. But Ellie refuses to leap
to the obvious conclusion, despite the whispers and suspicions of those around
her. Maybe it’s the grief, but Ellie has to find out who this woman was—and
prove Greg wasn’t having an affair. And soon she is chillingly certain their
deaths were no accident.
Are Ellie’s accusations of murder her way of avoiding the
truth about her marriage? Or does an even more sinister discovery await her?
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"An enthralling and addicting novel . . . Longtime fans of French will find their high expectations rewarded, while newcomers will be motivated to explore the author’s backlist. I envy their discovery."
