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The Top 10 New York Times bestseller ‘I was completely blown away by The Wife Upstairs. This is a compulsive, irresistible retelling of Jane Eyre with a modern, noir twist – and wow, does it work’ Samantha Downing, bestselling author of My Lovely Wife
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The Top 10 New York Times bestseller
“I was completely blown away by The Wife Upstairs. This is a compulsive, irresistible retelling of Jane Eyre with a modern, noir twist – and wow, does it work” — Samantha Downing, bestselling author of My Lovely Wife
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A girl looking for love…
When Jane, a broke dog-walker newly arrived in town, meets Eddie Rochester, she can't believe her luck. Eddie is handsome, rich and lives alone in a beautiful mansion since the tragic death of his beloved wife a year ago.
A man who seems perfect…
Eddie can give Jane everything she's always wanted: stability, acceptance, and a picture-perfect life.
A wife who just won't stay buried…
But what Jane doesn't know is that Eddie is keeping a secret – a big secret. And when the truth comes out, the consequences are far more deadly than anyone could ever have imagined…
A delicious twist on a Gothic classic, The Wife Upstairs is perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware and Shari Lapena.
“Really fun update of Jane Eyre that's also deeply satisfying” — Stylist
“A sharp, fresh twist on a classic in this darkly funny, suspenseful story of murder, ambition, and love. Creepy and fast-paced…kept me on the edge of my seat from the first page to the very last” — bestselling author Megan Miranda
The Wife Upstairs is everything I'd hoped—sharp, smart, tricky and fast-paced” — Kelly Harms, author of The Overdue Life of Amy Byler
“Lightening paced, twisty, and great fun” — Jessica Knoll, bestselling author of Luckiest Girl Alive
What readers are saying about The Wife Upstairs:
“I couldn't put this book down! Read it in a day!”
“The Wife Upstairs has set the standard for this year's thrillers”
“This was a definite page-turner of a novel”
“Will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page”
“A must-read book full of OMG moments”
“I felt for sure that I was going to bite my nails off while reading this”
“Escapism at its finest. A five-star read”
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Rachel Hawkins' novel offers a modern, noir retelling of Jane Eyre, praised for its compelling and twisty narrative. Reviewers have described it as a sharp, fun update, blending suspense and dark humour. It's credited with delivering a fast-paced, gothic atmosphere that keeps readers engaged until the last page.
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ISBN: 9780008377519
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 April 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 220g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Rachel Hawkins is the New York Times bestselling author of eleven books for young readers, and her work has been translated in over a dozen countries. She studied gender and sexuality in Victorian literature at Auburn University and currently lives in Alabama. The Wife Upstairs is her first adult novel.
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