An excellent mystery romance with unexpected twist

Where does The Wrong Woman rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the best stories I've heard for while.

What other book might you compare The Wrong Woman to, and why?

has the same honesty, credibility and sensitivity as other books by Jane and is insightful and raises interesting questions about the world of therapy and the perils of being a counsellor.

What does Anne Day-Jones bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

A lively and well-narrated style.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The contrast between the two worlds of Naz and Kate and how they find common ground despite their differences is touching.

Any additional comments?

This book is a page turner and makes you want to discover the next twist in the tale. It raises interesting questions about the line between being humane to clients and the dangers of being seen to be over-intrusive. These are difficulties faced daily by anyone in a caring profession and the best intentions can sometimes be misconstrued and place the carer in vulnerable and dangerous situations. Anyone who has ever been involved with the establishment in this way, knows that there is a fine line between doing enough and doing too much and trying to get that right can be virtually impossible. Kate is faced with a dilemma of whether to help the client or walk away and ends up in serious trouble for doing what most would feel was "the right thing." The experession "no good deed goes unpunished" is apt for this novel.
A thoughtful, sensitive and intelligent read, written with great sensitivity and insight. Kudos to Jane for another fantastic storyline. Highly recommended for all.

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Entertaining!

Effective story and characters with individual personalities. It also shows that people can be evil.

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Very complex and interwoven

Would you listen to The Wrong Woman again? Why?

It was interesting with some surprising twists and turns. Very complex and interwoven. The only downside was that there were so many characters, that I found it hard to keep track of them all. That also makes the story even more interesting the second time around.

What did you like best about this story?

The setting and the overall feel of it. So British.

What about Anne Day-Jones’s performance did you like?

Very good, suited the story very well. Heavy accent, makes the whole story so British you can almost taste it.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Smiles and surprises. Huh? Moments. Longing for a little more erotic scenes…

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Another Retzig Masterpiece.

Having listened to several Retzig books, I now notice a theme, she weaves everything in the present back to something in the past toward the end of the book. Which reminds me of one of my favourite authors Kate Mosse who writes similarly.
This is one of her better books that leave you wanting a conclusion aftermath chapter.
The narrator had an agreeable tone, impersonating the character of Saskia perfectly (listen out for the reservation booking-lol) I loved this book as much as The Photograph.
Would recommend highly, but be prepared to have time to listen, it's rather addictive.
Naturally these events and characters can only ever be given life by fiction, nonetheless it's enjoyable.

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Intrigue

Although there is a strong undercurrent of romance this is definitely a mystery novel filled with excellent intrigue and some truly horrible people. The ‘good guys’ are flawed but very likeable people while the ‘villains’ do real justice to their status. If you enjoy a lesbian mystery romance this is for you.

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Complex murder mystery

What did you like most about The Wrong Woman?

This book has good pace, an intricate plot with unexpected twists, and an appealing romance.

Who was your favorite character and why?

It has to be Kate because she's intriguing and fully-rounded and you get to know her as the book progresses.

Which character – as performed by Anne Day-Jones – was your favourite?

I really enjoyed this narrator. She used her voice well to distinguish the characters. I particularly enjoyed Saskia and Naz.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Will her past destroy her future?

Any additional comments?

This book kept me guessing.

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A refreshing change!

The Wrong Woman begins in the realms of predictable WLW romance, but takes an unexpected turn into a mystery/thriller! The romance is sweet and believable and the mystery plot is intriguing and well crafted. The main characters Naz and Kate are believable and well developed and the supporting characters are engaging and diverse. In Naz and Kate the author also avoids the stereotypical perfection found in so many WLW fiction main characters, presenting us with two flawed, damaged but ultimately likeable women who deserve their HEA ending. Their backstories are interwoven into the narrative and are intrinsic to the plot and the whirlwind nature of their relationship.

The writing is sharp, funny and at times deeply emotional. Retzig balances these emotions superbly, expertly leading the reader from laughter to tears via tension. She also handles the subject of bullying and the impact of childhood trauma with sensitivity.

Anne Day-Jones does an excellent job of the narration, her accents really bring the host of characters to life.

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Not what I expected

Initially the story seemed to be purely an f/f romance. But about halfway through the story changed to be a murder mystery. The writing style unconventional, and in some cases there were a lot of point of view changes, and many new characters were introduced when the mystery part starts, here also the main character role changes. The tale itself is captivating, and I like all the different characters and their backgrounds, these are very well developed. The narrator Anne Day-Jones does a great job brining them to life, Russian to northern accents and all. The author brings her humour and observations specific to the UK to the prose which is a nice change, and this in itself adds a lot of extra substance. I guess for me, although not jarring, maybe a better melding between to stages of the story. I kinda missed the limited interaction between Kate/Naz in the second half.

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it's okay

it was the wrong book for me. there' was no sparks with the two women getting it together. The plot was okay but the storyline was long winded. The narrator couldn't do accent and it killed it for me. I don't like giving bad reviews that why I have given her 3 stars and not 1 which is what I should give

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A brilliant story with inspired characterisation .

I loved the audio book of 'The Wrong Woman' by Jane Retzig. Shy and seemingly uptight Kate meets Naz while she is running a conference at a Yorkshire Hotel. They seem to be a very unlikely pair but find they are drawn to each other. When Kate's life start to go in a direction neither of them could have predicted Naz has to find a way to help.
The writing is so funny at times and the characterisation, even of the minor characters is inspired. The story itself is intriguing and I was hooked. I highly recommend it.

I was given the audio book by the author in return for an honest review.

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