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First Wife’s Shadow

By: Adele Parks
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
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Summary

‘Devious and dizzying, with twist after twist after twist – I loved it’ Louise Candlish

'Wonderfully dark and sinister' The Sun

'Deliciously twisty' Crime Monthly

HIS FIRST WIFE DIED. NOW THERE'S A VACANCY…

When Emma meets Matthew, a kind, handsome widower, he seems to be just what she needs.

Yet as their relationship moves fast, Emma’s friends worry Emma might be exploited. She’s a rich woman after all.

Emma doesn’t care Matthew has no money. But as the memory of his perfect first wife hangs over them, Emma does have one tiny doubt.

If Matthew’s wife hadn’t died, he wouldn’t be with her. And Emma wonders if she’s second best. Can she ever fill the dead woman’s shoes?

As jealousy and suspicion blossom between Emma and Matthew, events take a darker, dangerous turn.

Suddenly Emma doesn’t know who she can trust. Her friends? Her husband? Or even herself…?

This sensational new thriller from the Number One bestseller Adele Parks will have you gripped until the very end.

©2024 Adele Parks (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers
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fantastic twists

The changes in the plot keeps you gripped and its not what you expect it to be. Would make a great TV drama

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Great listen

This had lots of twists and turns, that I didn’t see coming. Great writing and great narration. Loved it. 💯 recommend

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Slow to start but great twists and satisfying ending!

Overall very good with a great ending, slow to start and takes a while to warm to the main characters as the voice is a bit drilling, However like most of Adele Parks books there are some great twist and turns so you won’t be disappointed.

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Excellent

Well written and narrated! Really good ending. Not at all obvious which is very refreshing.

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Audible page turner!

Loved this. Great plot, believable characters, well narrated. Disappointed when it finished which is always a good sign!!

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Excellent as usual

Another great book from Adele Parks! Her books always keep me gripped from start to finish. Thank u!

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Best yet

I have read or listened to most of Adele’s books and have to say that this is by far the best yet
I simply could not stop listening and completed in 24 hours. Could listen to it all over again straight away to find the clues.
Well done Adele 👏👏👏

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Excellent! Lots of twists

Loved this book! Hooked from the start and lots of twists and turns. Well read

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Addictive twist and turns.

You start thinking you know what is going to happen but it all changes so constant surprises that keeps you reading. I love this about all Adel parks books from the first one I read. You are part of it lining it and you want to know what is going to happen next. I was fully invested.

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Exactly what I was looking for

I needed an absorbing listen that didn't need to be realism but did need to act as escapism. It delivered. I was gripped right until the end.

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