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The Wife and the Widow

By Christian White
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The Wife and the Widow by Christian White delves into a mystery unravelled through the perspectives of two women: a widow piecing together her husband's secret life and a wife confronting the shocking truths about her family. Set on an eerie island, the story interlaces their discoveries, leading to a chilling revelation. This crime thriller keeps readers on edge with its unexpected twists and vivid atmosphere.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate psychological thrillers that blend mystery and suspense. The narrative follows two women dealing with unsettling revelations that challenge their perceptions of truth and reality. If you like twists and unexpected connections between characters, this engaging tale could be the perfect read for you.

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Set against the backdrop of an eerie island town in the dead of winter, The Wife and the Widow is a mystery/thriller told from two perspectives: Kate, a widow whose grief is compounded by what she learns about her dead husband's secret life; and Abby, an island local whose world is turned upside down when she's forced to confront the evidence that her husband is a murderer. But nothing on this island is quite as it seems, and only when these women come together can they discover the whole story about the men in their lives.

Brilliant and beguiling, The Wife and the Widow takes you to a cliff edge and asks the question: how well do we really know the people we love?

Praise for The Nowhere Child:

'White is a master of the art of misdirection ... he writes like a dream. The Wife and the Widow is one of the most original crime novels of the year and White is clearly a rising international star. Prepare to be dazzled.' The Age

'[Christian White] is the king of the twist, he's becoming famous for it. I loved it even more than The Nowhere Child' Angela Bishop, Studio 10

'An exciting page-turning thriller with mechanisms that are all but invisible, and pace that is perfectly calibrated.' Louise Swinn, The Australian

'Jaw-dropping ... one of the best twists I've ever read.' Michael Rowland, ABC News Breakfast

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The Wife and the Widow by Christian White is lauded for its compelling narrative and cleverly structured plot that keeps readers guessing. Critics praise the author for masterfully weaving together the perspectives of two women linked by a chilling mystery. The novel is noted for its atmospheric setting and unexpected twists, offering a gripping and engaging experience for fans of the crime and thriller genre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925972757

Publisher: Affirm Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 April 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Affirm Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 355g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Christian White is an Australian author and screenwriter whose projects include feature film Relic. The Nowhere Child is his first book and one of Australia's bestselling debut novels ever. An early draft of this novel won the 2017 Victorian Premier's Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript. Since publication The Nowhere Child has been shortlisted for major awards including the Australian Book Industry Awards' General Fiction Book of the Year and Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year, and the Indie Book Awards' Debut Fiction Book of the Year. Rights to The Nowhere Child have been sold in 17 international territories, and has been acquired for a major screen deal.



Clickbait, a television series Christian co-created with Tony Ayres (The Slap) is currently in production for Netflix. Christian's keenly awaited second book, The Wife and the Widow, was published by Affirm Press in 2019 and became an instant bestseller.

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