What the Wife Knew

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Darby Kane, author of the #1 international bestseller Pretty Little Wife, returns with another twisty domestic thriller about a wife wondering who tried to kill her husband twice before finally succeeding because that was supposed to be her job. 

Dr. Richmond Dougherty is a renowned pediatric surgeon, an infamous tragedy survivor, and a national hero. Hes also very deadthanks to a fall down the stairs. His neighbors angrily point a finger at the newest Ms. Dougherty, Addison. The sudden marriage to the mysterious young woman only lasted ninety-seven days, and hed had two suspicious accidents during that time. Now Addison is a very rich widow.

As law enforcement starts to circle in on Addison and people in town become increasingly hostile, sides are chosen with Kathryn, Richmonds high school sweetheart, wife number one, and the mother of his children, leading the fray. Despite rising tensions, Addison is even more driven to forge ahead on the path she charted years ago

Determined at all costs to unravel Richmonds legacy, she soon becomes a targetwith a shocking note left on her bedroom wall: You will pay. But it will take a lot more than faceless threats to stop Addison. Her plan to marry Richmond then ruin him may have been derailed by his unexpected death, but shes not done with him yet.

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[A] gripping thrillerSkillfully intertwined chapters told from the viewpoints of Gabby, Jessa, and others keep the suspense level highReaders will be curious to see what Kane does next. Publishers Weeklyon The Last Invitation

Darby Kane deserves credit for dispensing with anything resembling a slow burn in The Replacement Wife. There is a rollicking, almost absurdist tone to Kanes writing that kept me engagedFinally, after several doses of sociopathy, more than a little gaslighting and arguments galore, nearly all of Elisas suspicions are confirmed in the worst possible way. Nearly saves room for a final surprise I didnt foresee. New York Times Book Review

Author Bio

Darby Kane is the pseudonym for a former divorce lawyer and #1 international bestselling author of domestic suspense. Her books have been optioned for television and featured in numerous venues, including The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Cosmopolitan.