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The Trad Wife
A darkly funny, twisted thriller that will keep you turning pages until the early hours
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A twisty, darkly comic thriller perfect for fans of Bella Mackie and Julie Cohen. The perfect wife. The perfect life. The perfect nightmare. Faith is a beautiful 'trad wife' social media star with a beefcake husband, five cute kids and millions of followers of their picture-perfect...
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A twisty, darkly comic thriller perfect for fans of Bella Mackie and Julie Cohen.
The perfect wife. The perfect life. The perfect nightmare.
Faith is a beautiful 'trad wife' social media star with a beefcake husband, five cute kids and millions of followers of their picture-perfect life.
When they employ English content creator Melissa to promote their brand, she has no idea what she has signed up for.
Behind the veneer of domestic bliss lies a nightmare - and she will be lucky to escape with her life.
Readers are loving The Trad Wife:
‘Sharp humour and a gripping plot make for a wild ride. If you're like me and love twisted suburban tales, you'll love this one!’ (5 stars) Reader review
‘I devoured this book because I was so absorbed… highly recommended.’ (5 stars) Reader review
‘Leans into dark humour and suspense… escalating in a way that’s both creepy and hard to look away from.’ (5 stars) Reader review
‘Fast-paced and addictive, with a dark, disturbing edge that kept me turning the pages.’ (5 stars) Reader review
‘A creepy, atmospheric slow burn about the dark side of picture-perfect online lives.’ Reader review
‘I really enjoyed this book! It’s a refreshing take on the thriller genre and not quite like anything I’ve read before.’ Reader review
A Simple Favour meets The Housemaid…creepy and twisty but still a fun read.’ Reader review
‘Perfect if you love The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives but make it darker.’ Reader review
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781835983546
Publisher: Canelo
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 May 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Canelo Hera
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Carrie Hughes lives in West Sussex, where she is a copywriter and guest lecturer in creative writing. She can often be found dreaming up stories, communing with dogs and visiting the dark side. She loves creating female characters who are stronger than they appear and forcing them into difficult situations.
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