The Younger Wife
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
346
Novel • Fiction
Melbourne, Australia • Contemporary
2022
Adult
18+ years
The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth explores the complexities within a family when the patriarch plans to marry a much younger woman. As the story unfolds, his adult daughters confront buried secrets and personal dilemmas, challenging their perceptions of loyalty and trust.
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The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth deftly combines drama and suspense, engaging readers with its well-crafted characters and intriguing plot. Critics praised the emotional depth and unexpected twists. However, some noted a predictable climax. Overall, it's a compelling domestic thriller with both strengths and minor shortcomings.
Readers who enjoy domestic thrillers with complex family dynamics and dark secrets will be captivated by Sally Hepworth's The Younger Wife. Fans of Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies and Shari Lapena’s The Couple Next Door will find this novel's blend of mystery and emotional depth particularly appealing.
118,958 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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346
Novel • Fiction
Melbourne, Australia • Contemporary
2022
Adult
18+ years
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