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First Wife’s Shadow

By: Adele Parks
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
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'Had me in a chokehold from beginning to end… A true five star read' Lisa Jewell ‘Devious and dizzying, with twist after twist after twist – I loved it’ Louise Candlish

'Wonderfully dark and sinister' The Sun

‘Skilfully written and gripping’ Lynda La Plante

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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 last page.

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©2024 Adele Parks (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers
Crime Thrillers Domestic Thrillers Family Life Genre Fiction Psychological Thriller & Suspense Marriage Exciting

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Great listen with lots of twists

I’m a fan of Adele Parks books and this has been my favour it’s so far. Lots of twists in the book and a in-depth storyline. I would highly recommend

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The ending will have you shook!

Brilliant story from start to finish! Definitely had you gripped! Loved it. Well done Adel Parks

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Great listen

Loved it !Is been a while since I've listened to such a good book

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Enjoyable

Lots of twists. Voices were a bit annoying. Police were a bit stereotypical and American like - obviously no research done. We don’t pay for bail in the uk - lazy writing

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Unputdownable.

Normally I just listen to books when I’m dog walking, but this one I carried on with even at home. Brilliant story.

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Complex characters

Great plot, interesting characters, some bits a little implausible but quite a gripping story line

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Hooked from the beginning!

Really good, I didn't anticipated the end which is always a good point !

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Loved the twists and turns really enjoyed the book

Loved the twists and turns great book I think it would make a fantastic film

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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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