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The Dead Wife
The USA Today and #1 eBook bestseller of The Girl Who Lied and Sister Sister
SINCLAIR WIFE DEAD! HUSBAND CLEARED!
Police have ruled out suspicious circumstances in the investigation into the death of Elizabeth Sinclair, wife of charismatic entrepreneur Harry Sinclair, found drowned in the lake of the family’s holiday park.
It’s been two years since the Sinclair case closed but when reporter Steph Durham receives a tipoff that could give her the scoop of the year, she’s drawn deeper and deeper into the secretive Sinclair family.
Elizabeth’s death wasn’t a tragic accident. And the truth will come at a deadly price…
‘A gripping portrayal of a family caught on the wrong side of the law’ JANE CORRY
SINCLAIR WIFE DEAD! HUSBAND CLEARED!
Police have ruled out suspicious circumstances in the investigation into the death of Elizabeth Sinclair, wife of charismatic entrepreneur Harry Sinclair, found drowned in the lake of the family’s holiday park.
It’s been two years since the Sinclair case closed but when reporter Steph Durham receives a tipoff that could give her the scoop of the year, she’s drawn deeper and deeper into the secretive Sinclair family.
Elizabeth’s death wasn’t a tragic accident. And the truth will come at a deadly price…
‘A gripping portrayal of a family caught on the wrong side of the law’ JANE CORRY
464 pages, Paperback
First published July 12, 2019
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About the author
Sue Fortin
15 books594 followersWriting historical fiction as Suzanne Fortin and mystery/suspense as Sue Fortin.
Suzanne writes historical fiction, predominantly dual timeline and set in France. Her books feature courageous women in extraordinary circumstances with love and family at the heart of all the stories.
Suzanne was a bookworm as a child and this naturally progressed to wanting to write her own stories. It wasn’t until she was on maternity leave with her fourth child, that she thought it was now or never and finally managed to write a complete novel. Having joined the Romantic Novelists’ Association under their New Writers’ Scheme, writing then as Sue Fortin, she sent her manuscript off for a critique.
After another year of working on the novel, Suzanne self-published United States of Love – a contemporary romance. This was then picked up by a traditional publisher, HarperCollins and under their imprint HarperImpulse (now One More Chapter) this book was republished. Writing as Sue Fortin, another seven books in the romantic suspense genre were published with HarperCollins.
More recently, Sue has moved to writing historical fiction and publishes under the name of Suzanne Fortin, with her debut in this genre, The Forgotten Life of Arthur Pettinger released in early 2021 with Head of Zeus imprint, Aria Fiction.
A self-confessed Francophile, Suzanne has a home in the Morbihan region of France and visits as often as she can with her husband and family. The region has been a huge inspiration for Suzanne’s books and is often the backdrop to her writing.
Suzanne writes historical fiction, predominantly dual timeline and set in France. Her books feature courageous women in extraordinary circumstances with love and family at the heart of all the stories.
Suzanne was a bookworm as a child and this naturally progressed to wanting to write her own stories. It wasn’t until she was on maternity leave with her fourth child, that she thought it was now or never and finally managed to write a complete novel. Having joined the Romantic Novelists’ Association under their New Writers’ Scheme, writing then as Sue Fortin, she sent her manuscript off for a critique.
After another year of working on the novel, Suzanne self-published United States of Love – a contemporary romance. This was then picked up by a traditional publisher, HarperCollins and under their imprint HarperImpulse (now One More Chapter) this book was republished. Writing as Sue Fortin, another seven books in the romantic suspense genre were published with HarperCollins.
More recently, Sue has moved to writing historical fiction and publishes under the name of Suzanne Fortin, with her debut in this genre, The Forgotten Life of Arthur Pettinger released in early 2021 with Head of Zeus imprint, Aria Fiction.
A self-confessed Francophile, Suzanne has a home in the Morbihan region of France and visits as often as she can with her husband and family. The region has been a huge inspiration for Suzanne’s books and is often the backdrop to her writing.
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September 25, 2019
When Brighton based travel reviewer Steph is offered the chance to cover the reopening of the Conmete Resort Centre in the Lake District she jumps at the chance.
Two years previously Elizabeth Sinclair had tragically drowned in the lake, even though the verdict was ruled as an unfortunate accident.
Steph is contacted by Elizabeth’s mother Sonia who believes that their was foul play involved, the young journalist believes that she might be on the trail of a bigger story...
There’s clearly something in that theory as someone is keen to stop Steph from delving into the local secrets, but how far is she willing to put her own life in jeopardy after a series of threats against her.
I really like Fortin’s style of writing in this simple but gripping, the reader is instantly drawn into the mystery.
The slight disconnect from the main protagonist to the local surroundings adds to a real air of claustrophobia, who can Steph trust?
A nice mix of secrets and suspicion made this a great page turner.
Two years previously Elizabeth Sinclair had tragically drowned in the lake, even though the verdict was ruled as an unfortunate accident.
Steph is contacted by Elizabeth’s mother Sonia who believes that their was foul play involved, the young journalist believes that she might be on the trail of a bigger story...
There’s clearly something in that theory as someone is keen to stop Steph from delving into the local secrets, but how far is she willing to put her own life in jeopardy after a series of threats against her.
I really like Fortin’s style of writing in this simple but gripping, the reader is instantly drawn into the mystery.
The slight disconnect from the main protagonist to the local surroundings adds to a real air of claustrophobia, who can Steph trust?
A nice mix of secrets and suspicion made this a great page turner.
July 20, 2019
Having read several of Sue Fortin’s stories I am always on the look out for her new book and started it as soon as I got my itchy fingers on it!!
Steph is offered a weekend at the Lake District Conmete Resort Centre as it is reopening and they want her to cover the story, it is just the break she needs.
Steph is messaged by Sonia whose daughter Elizabeth drowned in the Lake District, her death is still a mystery and she wants the police to reopen the case. Steph agrees to look into it while she is there.
The Sinclair family who own the resort are a very secretive family. Steph has her own secrets including the fact that her father worked for their family years ago.
The story goes back to before Elizabeth is drowned in the lake. At the beginning she seems like a tragic victim but as we get to know her, you realise she has her own secrets and seems to be making herself an enemy of the Sinclair family. There are a number of people who want to shut her up!!
Another gripping and totally addictive book by Sue Fortin. The tension slowly builds with each secret that is revealed. I felt like you couldn’t trust any of the characters and was constantly changing my mind as to who the perpetrator was.
A must read that is engrossing and addictive. If you love a good mystery then this is the book for you!!
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review.
Steph is offered a weekend at the Lake District Conmete Resort Centre as it is reopening and they want her to cover the story, it is just the break she needs.
Steph is messaged by Sonia whose daughter Elizabeth drowned in the Lake District, her death is still a mystery and she wants the police to reopen the case. Steph agrees to look into it while she is there.
The Sinclair family who own the resort are a very secretive family. Steph has her own secrets including the fact that her father worked for their family years ago.
The story goes back to before Elizabeth is drowned in the lake. At the beginning she seems like a tragic victim but as we get to know her, you realise she has her own secrets and seems to be making herself an enemy of the Sinclair family. There are a number of people who want to shut her up!!
Another gripping and totally addictive book by Sue Fortin. The tension slowly builds with each secret that is revealed. I felt like you couldn’t trust any of the characters and was constantly changing my mind as to who the perpetrator was.
A must read that is engrossing and addictive. If you love a good mystery then this is the book for you!!
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review.
July 31, 2019
Psychological thriller with a large measure of romance featuring an amateur sleuth who works for a travel agency as a features writer.
What it's about: Stephanie Durham wanted to be a big-time journalist, but that hasn't quite panned out yet so she indulges in her passion for photography while working for the website and magazine "Vacation Staycation." When she's offered the opportunity to cover the reopening of Conmere Resort Center in the Cumbria Lake District, she's pleased to attend and perhaps will have a chance to visit her mom who lives nearby. While researching the resort she reviews the articles surrounding the accidental drowning death of Elizabeth Sinclair, the young wife of one of the 3 sons who run the place. To her surprise, she's contacted by Elizabeth's mother, Sonia, who asks Steph to investigate the incident because she doesn't believe that there was anything accidental about it. So off Steph goes and gets much more than she bargained for. NO SPOILERS.
Should you read it? If you like a mystery that's fairly predictable with a huge dose of romance (hard to buy into it actually), then this is the book for you. You may also need a strong ability to suspend disbelief because of the way everything goes down. Stephanie is meant to be a strong, sympathetic character, but her emotions definitely win over her brain given what she does. A large amount of coincidence and improbability made me roll my eyes at times. I never felt the tension or suspense despite the situations Steph gets herself into, and I certainly didn't like any of the other messed up characters, especially Steph's mom or any of the Sinclair family. I knew early on "who did it" so it seemed that it took a long while to get there and the conclusion was anticlimactic. I'm finding it hard to rate as I really enjoyed the description of the setting while not really liking the plot or the characters. Without the instant romance, I'd probably have rated it higher.
This is the first book I've read by this author and I'll likely give her another go somewhere down the line despite the fact that I was a bit disappointed with this one. I admit I have really high expectations for psychological thrillers especially as I'm looking for something truly original where I can be surprised.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Publishers for this e-book ARC to read and review.
What it's about: Stephanie Durham wanted to be a big-time journalist, but that hasn't quite panned out yet so she indulges in her passion for photography while working for the website and magazine "Vacation Staycation." When she's offered the opportunity to cover the reopening of Conmere Resort Center in the Cumbria Lake District, she's pleased to attend and perhaps will have a chance to visit her mom who lives nearby. While researching the resort she reviews the articles surrounding the accidental drowning death of Elizabeth Sinclair, the young wife of one of the 3 sons who run the place. To her surprise, she's contacted by Elizabeth's mother, Sonia, who asks Steph to investigate the incident because she doesn't believe that there was anything accidental about it. So off Steph goes and gets much more than she bargained for. NO SPOILERS.
Should you read it? If you like a mystery that's fairly predictable with a huge dose of romance (hard to buy into it actually), then this is the book for you. You may also need a strong ability to suspend disbelief because of the way everything goes down. Stephanie is meant to be a strong, sympathetic character, but her emotions definitely win over her brain given what she does. A large amount of coincidence and improbability made me roll my eyes at times. I never felt the tension or suspense despite the situations Steph gets herself into, and I certainly didn't like any of the other messed up characters, especially Steph's mom or any of the Sinclair family. I knew early on "who did it" so it seemed that it took a long while to get there and the conclusion was anticlimactic. I'm finding it hard to rate as I really enjoyed the description of the setting while not really liking the plot or the characters. Without the instant romance, I'd probably have rated it higher.
This is the first book I've read by this author and I'll likely give her another go somewhere down the line despite the fact that I was a bit disappointed with this one. I admit I have really high expectations for psychological thrillers especially as I'm looking for something truly original where I can be surprised.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Publishers for this e-book ARC to read and review.
July 11, 2019
Is has been two years since Elizabeth Sinclair,wife of charismatic entrepreneur Harry Sinclair was found drowned in the lake of the family's holiday park.
The police ruled out suspicious circumstances but Elizabeth's mother Sonia has always suspected her daughter was murdered and despite everyone saying that she is crazy is still determined to get justice for her for her daughter.
When Sonia discovers that Steph,a travel reviewer has been invited to cover the relaunch of the Sinclair's holiday resort Conmera,Sonia contacts Steph and asks her if whilst she was there she could try and discover something that would force the police to reopen the investigation.
After she gets to Conmera, Steph finds herself being pulled deeper and deeper into the secretive Sinclair family. But Steph knows she has to watch her back because she also has secrets, that if they were uncovered would blow her cover and possibly endanger her life.
After a heart pounding,chilling opening chapter,we are introduced to our main character and feisty heroine Steph who will be the predominant voice throughout this enthralling tale of secrets,manipulation,betrayals,infidelities and control. Occasionally the story slips back in time to two years previously where we are taken through the events that led up to Elizabeth's death. I wouldn't say that many of the vivid characters in this book were very likeable including Elizabeth. I couldn't help admiring Sophie's determination to find out the truth about her daughter's death and Steph's determination to uncover what really happened. I also had a lot of sympathy for one of the Sinclair brothers who found himself trapped and manipulated when all he wanted to do was get away as swiftly as possible.The isolated location and the behaviour of one of the brothers added to the creepy feeling of menace and the sense of foreboding and tension intensifies as the story unfolded
As readers have come to expect whilst reading a book written by Sue Fortin,this is a very well written mystery/thriller with a dash of humour and a sprinkling of romance. The twists and turns keep the reader guessing and frantically turning the pages. I love this author's books and The Dead Wife is no exception. Very highly recommended.
Many thanks to Rachel Gibley of Rachel's Random Resources and Harper Collins for the opportunity to read and review this book and take part in the Blog tour
The police ruled out suspicious circumstances but Elizabeth's mother Sonia has always suspected her daughter was murdered and despite everyone saying that she is crazy is still determined to get justice for her for her daughter.
When Sonia discovers that Steph,a travel reviewer has been invited to cover the relaunch of the Sinclair's holiday resort Conmera,Sonia contacts Steph and asks her if whilst she was there she could try and discover something that would force the police to reopen the investigation.
After she gets to Conmera, Steph finds herself being pulled deeper and deeper into the secretive Sinclair family. But Steph knows she has to watch her back because she also has secrets, that if they were uncovered would blow her cover and possibly endanger her life.
After a heart pounding,chilling opening chapter,we are introduced to our main character and feisty heroine Steph who will be the predominant voice throughout this enthralling tale of secrets,manipulation,betrayals,infidelities and control. Occasionally the story slips back in time to two years previously where we are taken through the events that led up to Elizabeth's death. I wouldn't say that many of the vivid characters in this book were very likeable including Elizabeth. I couldn't help admiring Sophie's determination to find out the truth about her daughter's death and Steph's determination to uncover what really happened. I also had a lot of sympathy for one of the Sinclair brothers who found himself trapped and manipulated when all he wanted to do was get away as swiftly as possible.The isolated location and the behaviour of one of the brothers added to the creepy feeling of menace and the sense of foreboding and tension intensifies as the story unfolded
As readers have come to expect whilst reading a book written by Sue Fortin,this is a very well written mystery/thriller with a dash of humour and a sprinkling of romance. The twists and turns keep the reader guessing and frantically turning the pages. I love this author's books and The Dead Wife is no exception. Very highly recommended.
Many thanks to Rachel Gibley of Rachel's Random Resources and Harper Collins for the opportunity to read and review this book and take part in the Blog tour
December 28, 2020
SINCLAIR WIFE DEAD! HUSBAND CLEARED!
Police have ruled out suspicious circumstances in the investigation into the death of Elizabeth Sinclair, wife of charismatic entrepreneur Harry Sinclair, found drowned in the lake of the family’s holiday park.
It’s been two years since the Sinclair case closed but when reporter Steph Durham receives a tipoff that could give her the scoop of the year, she’s drawn deeper and deeper into the secretive Sinclair family.
Elizabeth’s death wasn’t a tragic accident. And the truth will come at a deadly price…
*** This book kept me up all night, I have never read a book by Sue Fortin previously and I will definitely ensure that she is on my list moving forward. I enjoyed that you got to read from different points of view throughout the book. The pace steadily built as did the tension and the ending was great - not rushed at all which I find can sometimes happen. I would definitely recommend this book to other readers - but be prepared to stay up all night!
Police have ruled out suspicious circumstances in the investigation into the death of Elizabeth Sinclair, wife of charismatic entrepreneur Harry Sinclair, found drowned in the lake of the family’s holiday park.
It’s been two years since the Sinclair case closed but when reporter Steph Durham receives a tipoff that could give her the scoop of the year, she’s drawn deeper and deeper into the secretive Sinclair family.
Elizabeth’s death wasn’t a tragic accident. And the truth will come at a deadly price…
*** This book kept me up all night, I have never read a book by Sue Fortin previously and I will definitely ensure that she is on my list moving forward. I enjoyed that you got to read from different points of view throughout the book. The pace steadily built as did the tension and the ending was great - not rushed at all which I find can sometimes happen. I would definitely recommend this book to other readers - but be prepared to stay up all night!
August 20, 2019
Opening chapter is well written and sets a good pace for what you expect will come next. Unfortunately though it went down hill for me after that. Flat, one dimensional characters and implausible storylines.
Seems to have been inspired by "Rebecca"( dead wife who was beautiful, sensual and a trouble maker), "Downton Abbey " (Rich American wife-English landlord husband, the staff gossiping over their wealthy employers in the kitchen...) and any Agatha Christie novel (was it this brother or the other, no wait it could have been the third one).
I'm glad so many readers enjoyed it but not one for me.
Seems to have been inspired by "Rebecca"( dead wife who was beautiful, sensual and a trouble maker), "Downton Abbey " (Rich American wife-English landlord husband, the staff gossiping over their wealthy employers in the kitchen...) and any Agatha Christie novel (was it this brother or the other, no wait it could have been the third one).
I'm glad so many readers enjoyed it but not one for me.
June 25, 2019
Well that has completely fried my mind. was not expecting any of that finale, and the whole book was brilliant.
I had a wonderful sense of unease the whole time of reading this, it was obvious that something wasn't quite right with the Sinclair family, but whether or not the truth would ever be discovered is another matter.
2 years ago, Harry Sinclair's wife died, with the police ruling it as an accident. It has never sat well with Elizabeth's mother, Sonia, and she is determined to seek justice for her daughter.
So when Steph, a travel reviewer is asked up to Conmera where it all happened to cover the relaunch, Sonia gets in touch and asks Steph to see if she can discover anything while she is there.
There are two main viewpoints in this book, the present day story involving Steph and also Elizabeth's movements 2 years ago which may have led to her untimely death.
There is a rather claustrophobic feel to this book, despite the fact that Conmera is a holiday resort specialising in outdoor pursuits and a fair amount of the book is set outside. Although the fact that Elizabeth was drowned may have something to do with that feeling.
This is some very clever writing, it keeps you hooked on the story and guessing the whole way through. Although I had half an inkling as to the outcome I changed my mind a million times, and frankly it could have easily had something to do with at least 4 different people, possibly more!
I was completely engrossed in the story and couldn't wait to keep picking i back up to read more. It is a very cleverly plotted book and I greatly enjoyed reading it.
Thank you to the author for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
I had a wonderful sense of unease the whole time of reading this, it was obvious that something wasn't quite right with the Sinclair family, but whether or not the truth would ever be discovered is another matter.
2 years ago, Harry Sinclair's wife died, with the police ruling it as an accident. It has never sat well with Elizabeth's mother, Sonia, and she is determined to seek justice for her daughter.
So when Steph, a travel reviewer is asked up to Conmera where it all happened to cover the relaunch, Sonia gets in touch and asks Steph to see if she can discover anything while she is there.
There are two main viewpoints in this book, the present day story involving Steph and also Elizabeth's movements 2 years ago which may have led to her untimely death.
There is a rather claustrophobic feel to this book, despite the fact that Conmera is a holiday resort specialising in outdoor pursuits and a fair amount of the book is set outside. Although the fact that Elizabeth was drowned may have something to do with that feeling.
This is some very clever writing, it keeps you hooked on the story and guessing the whole way through. Although I had half an inkling as to the outcome I changed my mind a million times, and frankly it could have easily had something to do with at least 4 different people, possibly more!
I was completely engrossed in the story and couldn't wait to keep picking i back up to read more. It is a very cleverly plotted book and I greatly enjoyed reading it.
Thank you to the author for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
July 16, 2019
*I voluntarily reviewed this book from the tour organiser
A fantastic, twisted journey of family secrets and betrayals, THE DEAD WIFE by Sue Fortin is an excellent story from start to finish and is definitely on my list for one of the best books this year!
When Steph Durham gets the opportunity to attend a press weekend at a stunning estate in the Lakes, she is delighted, even though it will be close to where her mother lives with whom she has a strained relationship. But when she gets a message from a distraught mother, begging her to look deeper into the Sinclair family, who own the estate, and the death of her daughter, Elizabeth who was married to one of the sons, Steph knows that this could be the story that could launch her journalism career to new heights. But it is the desperation of this woman and the love she obviously has for her lost daughter that makes Steph determined to find out the truth about what seems to be a tragic accident on the surface.
Run by the matriarch, Pru, and her three very different sons, Dominic, Harry, and Owen, it isn't long before Steph feels that somebody is hiding something, but there is the added complication that her mother was the one who had investigated Elizabeth's death and found nothing, as well as Steph's burgeoning feelings for Harry to contend with. But as Steph finds herself in a dangerous situation will she be able to unearth the truth before it is too late and she becomes the next victim?
This story hooked me from the very beginning and the characters held me captive on each page. Steph is feisty, charming, and determined, but she is also vulnerable, yearning for love from her mother and wanting things to be different between them, but as secrets begin to surface, I loved the way Steph never gave up.
With plenty of tense moments and surprises along the way, THE DEAD WIFE by Sue Fortin is everything you could want in a psychological thriller and I cannot wait for more from Sue Fortin.
A fantastic, twisted journey of family secrets and betrayals, THE DEAD WIFE by Sue Fortin is an excellent story from start to finish and is definitely on my list for one of the best books this year!
When Steph Durham gets the opportunity to attend a press weekend at a stunning estate in the Lakes, she is delighted, even though it will be close to where her mother lives with whom she has a strained relationship. But when she gets a message from a distraught mother, begging her to look deeper into the Sinclair family, who own the estate, and the death of her daughter, Elizabeth who was married to one of the sons, Steph knows that this could be the story that could launch her journalism career to new heights. But it is the desperation of this woman and the love she obviously has for her lost daughter that makes Steph determined to find out the truth about what seems to be a tragic accident on the surface.
Run by the matriarch, Pru, and her three very different sons, Dominic, Harry, and Owen, it isn't long before Steph feels that somebody is hiding something, but there is the added complication that her mother was the one who had investigated Elizabeth's death and found nothing, as well as Steph's burgeoning feelings for Harry to contend with. But as Steph finds herself in a dangerous situation will she be able to unearth the truth before it is too late and she becomes the next victim?
This story hooked me from the very beginning and the characters held me captive on each page. Steph is feisty, charming, and determined, but she is also vulnerable, yearning for love from her mother and wanting things to be different between them, but as secrets begin to surface, I loved the way Steph never gave up.
With plenty of tense moments and surprises along the way, THE DEAD WIFE by Sue Fortin is everything you could want in a psychological thriller and I cannot wait for more from Sue Fortin.
November 5, 2020
This took me a lot longer to read than usual. I just didn't feel the same feeling I usually feel with books, where I want to read them and not put them down.
It's an interesting book, an interesting story but doesn't seem to have many twists. It just wasn't for me.
It's an interesting book, an interesting story but doesn't seem to have many twists. It just wasn't for me.
February 8, 2020
Reading this felt like I was taking a mini vacation.
A beautiful setting and romantic sparks are combined with a previous mysterious drowning.
Steph, our heroine returns to her roots as a travel writer. Not content with her current job status, her ambition to move into investigative journalism prompts her to accept an off grid assignment. A local mother employs her to investigate the circumstances behind her daughter's death.
A straight forward mystery/thriller with a few twists and multiple family secrets, it's more traditional. The only drawback for me was that it was a tad too long.
A beautiful setting and romantic sparks are combined with a previous mysterious drowning.
Steph, our heroine returns to her roots as a travel writer. Not content with her current job status, her ambition to move into investigative journalism prompts her to accept an off grid assignment. A local mother employs her to investigate the circumstances behind her daughter's death.
A straight forward mystery/thriller with a few twists and multiple family secrets, it's more traditional. The only drawback for me was that it was a tad too long.
July 4, 2019
Having enjoyed one of the authors previous books I was very keen to delve into The Dead Wife. Once again I wasn’t disappointed. When Steph was invited back to her hometown to experience the newly revamped Conmere Resort Centre as part of her job, she wasn’t prepared for the situation she found herself in. Sonia Lomas was convinced her daughters death was not an accident and that one of the owners of Conmere was responsible and she wanted Steph to investigate it.
Steph is nervous about going back home as it means she will also have to face her mother, something she has avoided for a few years as they were never particularly close. Things get even more complicated for her when she finds out that it was her mother who investigated Elizabeth’s death before she retired from the police force. With the family also not keen on her poking around, Steph does wonder at times if Sonia is looking for something that really isn’t there.
The book certainly kept my attention as I tried to work out who was responsible for what. The book flits between present day and from Elizabeth’s point of view in the run up to her death. Sometimes this type of time jump can get confusing, but I found that it really worked for this book. All the family seemed to be keeping secrets including Elizabeth who may not really have been a totally innocent victim. The more I learnt about her true character I will admit I found it hard to feel sorry for her and even thought that if she was murdered, then she may have brought it upon herself. The connection between Steph and Harry was there from the start but so was the distrust which you can totally understand as she believed he may have something to do with his wife’s death and he in turn knew she was keeping secrets from him thanks to the meddling of his older brother. If I am truly honest Steph and Harry were the only truly likeable characters in the whole book and I would have happily seen any one of the others being responsible for the murder as they all had a reason to see her dead.
The book never slowed down in pace and there were enough clues and false trails to want to keep turning each page until you found out the truth. This is another great book by Sue Fortin and I look forward to reading more from her.
Steph is nervous about going back home as it means she will also have to face her mother, something she has avoided for a few years as they were never particularly close. Things get even more complicated for her when she finds out that it was her mother who investigated Elizabeth’s death before she retired from the police force. With the family also not keen on her poking around, Steph does wonder at times if Sonia is looking for something that really isn’t there.
The book certainly kept my attention as I tried to work out who was responsible for what. The book flits between present day and from Elizabeth’s point of view in the run up to her death. Sometimes this type of time jump can get confusing, but I found that it really worked for this book. All the family seemed to be keeping secrets including Elizabeth who may not really have been a totally innocent victim. The more I learnt about her true character I will admit I found it hard to feel sorry for her and even thought that if she was murdered, then she may have brought it upon herself. The connection between Steph and Harry was there from the start but so was the distrust which you can totally understand as she believed he may have something to do with his wife’s death and he in turn knew she was keeping secrets from him thanks to the meddling of his older brother. If I am truly honest Steph and Harry were the only truly likeable characters in the whole book and I would have happily seen any one of the others being responsible for the murder as they all had a reason to see her dead.
The book never slowed down in pace and there were enough clues and false trails to want to keep turning each page until you found out the truth. This is another great book by Sue Fortin and I look forward to reading more from her.
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April 29, 2020
This is the first Sue Fortin book that I have read and I really enjoyed it. I was surprised at who the murderer was, I never once suspected the Mother-in-law. Some of the characters weren't very likeable particularly Dominic the eldest brother. Harry was the best of the brothers in my opinion. Owen was the weak one but I was glad that in the end he decided to clean up his act and get as far away from Dominic as possible.
I would have no problem recommending this book.
I would have no problem recommending this book.
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July 20, 2019
twisty read that I couldn’t put down. This was the first book I’ve read by this author and I can’t wait to read more from her.
This read gripped me from the start with the very intriguing storyline and the feeling of unease that ran throughout the book which helped to keep my attention. It is obvious from the start that there is more to Elizabeth’s death and the Sinclair family then meets the eye which definitely helped hold my attention as I wanted to find out what it was.
The story is told in two parts, the present day thread follows Steph as she tries to find out what really happened to Elizabeth while in the past we follow Elizabeth in the last few weeks of her life. I really liked Steph and found myself warming to her straight away. I liked that Steph wasn’t perfect. On the outside Steph seems to be a strong, fiesty woman who is very confident and more than able to solve the case. However she’s harbouring feeling of inadequacy and is desperate for the love of her mother.
I so enjoyed following this story and learning more about the Sinclair family. I had lots of guesses regarding what had happened and who had done it but all of them were wrong with the ending taking me completely by surprise which I always love.
Huge thanks to Rachel from Rachel’s Random resources for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Harper Collins for my copy of this book via Netgalley.
This read gripped me from the start with the very intriguing storyline and the feeling of unease that ran throughout the book which helped to keep my attention. It is obvious from the start that there is more to Elizabeth’s death and the Sinclair family then meets the eye which definitely helped hold my attention as I wanted to find out what it was.
The story is told in two parts, the present day thread follows Steph as she tries to find out what really happened to Elizabeth while in the past we follow Elizabeth in the last few weeks of her life. I really liked Steph and found myself warming to her straight away. I liked that Steph wasn’t perfect. On the outside Steph seems to be a strong, fiesty woman who is very confident and more than able to solve the case. However she’s harbouring feeling of inadequacy and is desperate for the love of her mother.
I so enjoyed following this story and learning more about the Sinclair family. I had lots of guesses regarding what had happened and who had done it but all of them were wrong with the ending taking me completely by surprise which I always love.
Huge thanks to Rachel from Rachel’s Random resources for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Harper Collins for my copy of this book via Netgalley.
April 3, 2020
So this book started off well but then got a bit silly for me. The ending was disappointing too.
July 19, 2019
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Holy Thelma and Louise! This book is BRILLIANT!!!!!!
Sue Fortin has really upped her game with the publication of her latest thrill, 'The Dead Wife'. I mean, Fortin was an incredible author beforehand but now? She has knocked the ball so far out of the court, I'm expecting it to hit Australia or something!
A lot of families have skeletons in their closet or have family members who should never be brought up in conversation. The Sinclair's however, have a graveyard full of goodness knows what, and it seems as though the entire family need to keep their own mouths shut in case they drop themselves in it.
I was hooked by the first couple of pages of the book where we met Elizabeth, the wife of Harry Sinclair. Elizabeth's life halted far too soon or, as some of the Sinclair's may think, not soon enough. But why? Was the fact that she never came out of the lake alive an accident? Or did someone actually want her dead?
Like I say, 'The Dead Wife' is a phenomenal book! I was transfixed by the secrets and the attempt to unearth the truth, whatever that may have been, and I loved how intensely complex the entire storyline was as it made me think outside of the box. The Sinclair's are a very clever family, however a lot of them are cactuses, if not all of them. Of course Harry, the husband of Elizabeth, was in the firing line regarding her death, but as the storyline progressed I had my own thoughts about who I felt was involved.
As always, those thoughts changed as, the person who I originally thought was involved, actually wasn't! I won't name names. Let's just say that this person should have been behind bars anyway. What an absolute BLEEP! Now, before the truth was revealed, a different character (again I won't name names due to spoilers) spoke to Steph and it was then I realised that they were my new suspect. I can't even clarify what they said, yet I had a lightbulb moment and a chill decided to travel up my back at the same time. Weird, I know.
I thought Steph was rather brave for sticking her neck out for someone she didn't know, just so she could unearth the truth. I also thought she was pretty stupid considering the amount of warnings she had, but what do I know!
'The Dead Wife' was such an addictive read, I thoroughly enjoyed the dark and twisted nature of the storyline and the characters involved. Yes, there were many red herrings, but they were flawlessly placed throughout the book and gave the novel depth as opposed to just being put there for the sake of it. I honestly cannot recommend Sue Fortin's new book enough, although I now feel sorry for her as I am wondering how on Earth she is going to beat this beaut of a book!
Suspenseful, chilling, addictive, and utterly brilliant - 'The Dead Wife' gave me a new lease of life!
Holy Thelma and Louise! This book is BRILLIANT!!!!!!
Sue Fortin has really upped her game with the publication of her latest thrill, 'The Dead Wife'. I mean, Fortin was an incredible author beforehand but now? She has knocked the ball so far out of the court, I'm expecting it to hit Australia or something!
A lot of families have skeletons in their closet or have family members who should never be brought up in conversation. The Sinclair's however, have a graveyard full of goodness knows what, and it seems as though the entire family need to keep their own mouths shut in case they drop themselves in it.
I was hooked by the first couple of pages of the book where we met Elizabeth, the wife of Harry Sinclair. Elizabeth's life halted far too soon or, as some of the Sinclair's may think, not soon enough. But why? Was the fact that she never came out of the lake alive an accident? Or did someone actually want her dead?
Like I say, 'The Dead Wife' is a phenomenal book! I was transfixed by the secrets and the attempt to unearth the truth, whatever that may have been, and I loved how intensely complex the entire storyline was as it made me think outside of the box. The Sinclair's are a very clever family, however a lot of them are cactuses, if not all of them. Of course Harry, the husband of Elizabeth, was in the firing line regarding her death, but as the storyline progressed I had my own thoughts about who I felt was involved.
As always, those thoughts changed as, the person who I originally thought was involved, actually wasn't! I won't name names. Let's just say that this person should have been behind bars anyway. What an absolute BLEEP! Now, before the truth was revealed, a different character (again I won't name names due to spoilers) spoke to Steph and it was then I realised that they were my new suspect. I can't even clarify what they said, yet I had a lightbulb moment and a chill decided to travel up my back at the same time. Weird, I know.
I thought Steph was rather brave for sticking her neck out for someone she didn't know, just so she could unearth the truth. I also thought she was pretty stupid considering the amount of warnings she had, but what do I know!
'The Dead Wife' was such an addictive read, I thoroughly enjoyed the dark and twisted nature of the storyline and the characters involved. Yes, there were many red herrings, but they were flawlessly placed throughout the book and gave the novel depth as opposed to just being put there for the sake of it. I honestly cannot recommend Sue Fortin's new book enough, although I now feel sorry for her as I am wondering how on Earth she is going to beat this beaut of a book!
Suspenseful, chilling, addictive, and utterly brilliant - 'The Dead Wife' gave me a new lease of life!
July 12, 2019
You are thrown into the deep end from the beginning of this book, as you witness a personal tragedy. These scenes engender your empathy towards the victim. Is she as innocent as she seems?
Steph is the PR and journalist for a travel company based in the South of England. She has always wanted to be an investigative journalist, since her days of cub reporting in the North West, but things didn’t work out. The opportunity to review a new leisure venture in her home town is viewed with mixed emotions, but she needs the money. Her friend suggests she uses social media, to advertise her latest job, with a view to gaining further work. The interest she attracts is unexpected and leads her into a role she has always wanted, but at what cost?
The Lake District setting is always good for fiction. The beauty and danger of the landscape, the perfect foil for accidents, or even murder. The Sinclair family, practically own the town, and you are immediately wondering if their influence could cover up a murder? Steph’s estranged mother ran the initial police investigation and her deceased father worked for the Sinclairs, something that puts her at risk, even before she starts her investigation.
The suspense increases with every chapter, and the dual timeline, of Steph’s present-day investigation of Elizabeth’s death, and the historic revelations of Elizabeth’s life up to her demise, work well.
Only Steph and widower Harry are characters that you can empathise, even Elizabeth has her own agenda, and is not really likeable. The other two brothers Dominic and Owen are not attractive humans. One the dominant bully, the other weak, but manipulative. The clues are well hidden in the plot, disguised by the misinformation, but they are there. The ending is well-written, as the suspense reaches breaking-point.
This story keeps you on tenterhooks throughout, with authentic characters, a twisty plot and an unexpected end, it is an excellent domestic thriller.
I received a copy of this book from Harper Collins UK - Harper Fiction in return for an honest review.
Steph is the PR and journalist for a travel company based in the South of England. She has always wanted to be an investigative journalist, since her days of cub reporting in the North West, but things didn’t work out. The opportunity to review a new leisure venture in her home town is viewed with mixed emotions, but she needs the money. Her friend suggests she uses social media, to advertise her latest job, with a view to gaining further work. The interest she attracts is unexpected and leads her into a role she has always wanted, but at what cost?
The Lake District setting is always good for fiction. The beauty and danger of the landscape, the perfect foil for accidents, or even murder. The Sinclair family, practically own the town, and you are immediately wondering if their influence could cover up a murder? Steph’s estranged mother ran the initial police investigation and her deceased father worked for the Sinclairs, something that puts her at risk, even before she starts her investigation.
The suspense increases with every chapter, and the dual timeline, of Steph’s present-day investigation of Elizabeth’s death, and the historic revelations of Elizabeth’s life up to her demise, work well.
Only Steph and widower Harry are characters that you can empathise, even Elizabeth has her own agenda, and is not really likeable. The other two brothers Dominic and Owen are not attractive humans. One the dominant bully, the other weak, but manipulative. The clues are well hidden in the plot, disguised by the misinformation, but they are there. The ending is well-written, as the suspense reaches breaking-point.
This story keeps you on tenterhooks throughout, with authentic characters, a twisty plot and an unexpected end, it is an excellent domestic thriller.
I received a copy of this book from Harper Collins UK - Harper Fiction in return for an honest review.
September 3, 2019
I've read a few Sue Fortin books, so I knew this was going to be a gripping read before I even started it and I'm delighted to say I was not wrong. I loved the rich and powerful Sinclair family with their deep, dark secrets and Steph's Nancy Drew-like investigation into the death of Elizabeth Sinclair, the wife of middle son, Harry Sinclair.
With flashbacks of Elizabeth Sinclair's life, I found it hard to feel any empathy for her. She wasn't a very likeable woman; hungry for power and careless with her husband's feelings. I'm not saying Harry was blameless; if you don't water a plant it will die, but you wouldn't expect your plant to up sticks and plant itself in every garden along the street. That's my roundabout way of saying Elizabeth was rather promiscuous, but perhaps she was just craving some attention and affection. We'll never know as she was found drowned in the family lake. The police ruled out suspicious circumstances, but Elizabeth's mother is sure there is more to this story than meets the eye so she asks Steph to look into it for her.
Steph has a link to the Sinclair case through her parents, but her father is dead and she doesn't get on with her mother. Steph's relationship with her mother was brilliantly portrayed; I could feel the frostiness in my fingertips as I was reading. I really liked how this part of the story developed but I can't say any more as it is linked to the main plot.
As Steph secretly investigates Elizabeth's death, the danger levels were ramped up to maximum and I had my heart in my mouth several times. It felt like the trees had eyes as Steph's movements seemed to be anything but covert and somebody is determined to stop the truth coming out at any cost.
What a gripping, page-turner! The Dead Wife is a very intriguing and highly addictive book; with a rich but dysfunctional family at it's core it really would give Dallas a run for its money in the family drama stakes.
I chose to read an ARC and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
With flashbacks of Elizabeth Sinclair's life, I found it hard to feel any empathy for her. She wasn't a very likeable woman; hungry for power and careless with her husband's feelings. I'm not saying Harry was blameless; if you don't water a plant it will die, but you wouldn't expect your plant to up sticks and plant itself in every garden along the street. That's my roundabout way of saying Elizabeth was rather promiscuous, but perhaps she was just craving some attention and affection. We'll never know as she was found drowned in the family lake. The police ruled out suspicious circumstances, but Elizabeth's mother is sure there is more to this story than meets the eye so she asks Steph to look into it for her.
Steph has a link to the Sinclair case through her parents, but her father is dead and she doesn't get on with her mother. Steph's relationship with her mother was brilliantly portrayed; I could feel the frostiness in my fingertips as I was reading. I really liked how this part of the story developed but I can't say any more as it is linked to the main plot.
As Steph secretly investigates Elizabeth's death, the danger levels were ramped up to maximum and I had my heart in my mouth several times. It felt like the trees had eyes as Steph's movements seemed to be anything but covert and somebody is determined to stop the truth coming out at any cost.
What a gripping, page-turner! The Dead Wife is a very intriguing and highly addictive book; with a rich but dysfunctional family at it's core it really would give Dallas a run for its money in the family drama stakes.
I chose to read an ARC and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
July 15, 2019
Steph is a journalist, invited to cover the re-opening of the Conmere Resort in the Lakes – but she has an agenda of her own as she tries to uncover the truth behind the drowning and death of Elizabeth Sinclair, the wife of one of the owners. And just to make things more difficult, her mother – with whom she has a strained relationship – was the police officer who concluded that the death was an accident.
There was a lot I very much liked about this book. The construction is clever – there are glimpses of Elizabeth’s life that reveal she was hardly the innocent victim we might initially believe her to be, and insights into her relationship with the whole Sinclair family. And Steph herself is one of those rather endearing heroines who finds herself in personal danger, and rather seeks it out, but persists in doggedly pursuing her investigation – increasingly complicated by her growing attraction to Harry Sinclair, the dead woman’s husband, who could well have been involved in her death. The red herrings and twists come thick and fast, and the whole story is really well paced and plotted, with moments that get your heart beating faster and make the pages turn considerably faster.
I very much liked the setting – well drawn, a really strong sense of place, and a pervading sense of unease and foreboding about the landscape despite its wild natural beauty. The characterisation is very good too – particularly the members of the Sinclair family, although only Harry is particularly likeable. Steph’s uneasy relationship with her mother is well handled too – with a few surprises, and some nice contrasts with Elizabeth’s relationship with her own mother Sonia, now grieving and driven to discover the truth.
The story itself is satisfyingly gripping, its conclusion plausible but not at all what I expected… yes, I rather enjoyed this one!
There was a lot I very much liked about this book. The construction is clever – there are glimpses of Elizabeth’s life that reveal she was hardly the innocent victim we might initially believe her to be, and insights into her relationship with the whole Sinclair family. And Steph herself is one of those rather endearing heroines who finds herself in personal danger, and rather seeks it out, but persists in doggedly pursuing her investigation – increasingly complicated by her growing attraction to Harry Sinclair, the dead woman’s husband, who could well have been involved in her death. The red herrings and twists come thick and fast, and the whole story is really well paced and plotted, with moments that get your heart beating faster and make the pages turn considerably faster.
I very much liked the setting – well drawn, a really strong sense of place, and a pervading sense of unease and foreboding about the landscape despite its wild natural beauty. The characterisation is very good too – particularly the members of the Sinclair family, although only Harry is particularly likeable. Steph’s uneasy relationship with her mother is well handled too – with a few surprises, and some nice contrasts with Elizabeth’s relationship with her own mother Sonia, now grieving and driven to discover the truth.
The story itself is satisfyingly gripping, its conclusion plausible but not at all what I expected… yes, I rather enjoyed this one!
July 17, 2019
Whoa. I didn’t see that ending coming. The Dead Wife had me totally engrossed and guessing the entire way through. It’s a twisted journey of family secrets and betrayal and I had difficulties putting it down.
Sue Fortin’s tight writing style keeps the twists coming at you full force, never really allowing you to figure out the ending. I had a few guesses but kept changing them, and in the end, I was blown away. I love that about this book. Sue Fortin is definitely a talented author!
This is told in two timelines. While sometimes I think this method is used incorrectly, in The Dead Wife it was used perfectly to give us bits of info to piece the puzzle together. The characters are fantastically real and mysterious enough to make almost all of them feel like suspects.
I highly recommend checking this one out! Beautifully written and twists to keep you guessing, this isn’t one you want to miss!
*I received a complimentary copy of this book as part of a blog tour with Rachel's Random Resources. All opinions are my own.*
Find this review and more on my blog: https://www.jessicabelmont.wordpress.com
Sue Fortin’s tight writing style keeps the twists coming at you full force, never really allowing you to figure out the ending. I had a few guesses but kept changing them, and in the end, I was blown away. I love that about this book. Sue Fortin is definitely a talented author!
This is told in two timelines. While sometimes I think this method is used incorrectly, in The Dead Wife it was used perfectly to give us bits of info to piece the puzzle together. The characters are fantastically real and mysterious enough to make almost all of them feel like suspects.
I highly recommend checking this one out! Beautifully written and twists to keep you guessing, this isn’t one you want to miss!
*I received a complimentary copy of this book as part of a blog tour with Rachel's Random Resources. All opinions are my own.*
Find this review and more on my blog: https://www.jessicabelmont.wordpress.com
January 2, 2020
The Dead Wife” starts when Steph Durham, a reporter for vacation ‘Staycation’ has been tasked by her boss to spend the weekend in the Lake District at Conmere Resort Center which has been revamped by the Sinclair family; and a chance to sample all the new facilities. In the meantime she gets an E-mail from Sonia Lomas reading that she will be there this weekend, asking for help to investigate the death of her daughter, Elizabeth Sinclair, the wife of the middle son of the Sinclair dynasty that died 2 years ago. Her death was ruled an accident. Sonia thinks otherwise. What a great thriller, never guessed the ending. Thank you Harper Collins Publishers for the chance to read it.
July 22, 2019
Well what a roller coaster of a read as Steph Durham investigates the truth behind Elizabeth Sinclair's death. The Conmere Resort where Elizabeth lived with Harry, the second of the Sinclair sons, is a stunning backdrop - whether in sunshine or in rain who doesn't love the Lake District? There are so many potential suspects here too and just when I had my mind made up, something happened to throw me completely off track. Everyone it seemed, even the lovely Harry, had motive. The book is written from a multi-character viewpoint, including Elizabeth's which gives the reader a great insight into her character. Highly recommended and deserving of the five stars I've given it.
July 31, 2019
I love Sue Fortin’s books and have torn through both her psychological thrillers and her romantic suspense novels. The Dead Wife falls into the latter category and is full of danger, drama and sexual tension. I loved the brooding backdrop of the Lake District and the carefully managed cast of characters, all of whom have human flaws and their own agendas. It was hard to tell who might have done what, and the solution contains more than one revelation. But that’s skipping ahead to the denouement! I have to mention the climax beforehand, which is a classic and has proved that a) I can hold my breath for longer than I thought and b) Kindles can survive being gripped really hard with no ill effects afterwards.
February 24, 2022
I could not put this book down, I was hooked after the very first chapter, and it had me guessing until the very end. The dramatic ending that I did not see coming, had me sitting on the edge of me seat. This is the first book I read from this author, but it won’t be the last.
August 5, 2019
5stars
Sue Fortin has done it again! Couldn’t put this one down! I can’t wait until the next book she comes out with.
Sue Fortin has done it again! Couldn’t put this one down! I can’t wait until the next book she comes out with.
March 31, 2020
Couldn’t put this book down. One of the best books I have read in awhile. Such a page turner!
October 21, 2022
Predicted the ending but really really enjoyed the writing and the story.
May 19, 2023
Flat characters, a murder victim you despise, implausible plot and unrealistic conversations make this one a disappointing read for me.
August 16, 2019
That opening chapter oh lordy!! What a chilling way to start a suspense packed tale. And what follows made me doubt everyone Steph met! Steph may be a travel reporter by trade but she’s got that investigative instinct and tenacity that any journalist would be proud to have.
What are the Sinclairs hiding? Throughout the book I knew they had skeletons in the cupboard but as to what the deep dark secrets were I was flummoxed and had to keep reading as Steph continued to poke and prod for information. I didn’t know what to make of the family. The three brothers were each so different but had each other’s backs. They don’t seem to take too kindly to outsiders particularly ones who ask awkward questions.
I really enjoyed the time jumps between chapters. The chapters from Elizabeth’s life gradually unveiled some of the secrets of the Sinclair family but it wasn’t until the climax that the full picture is revealed. And oh my what a climax!! Steph prodded the proverbial hornet’s nest once too often!! Would she pay the ultimate price for asking too many questions? But one thing is for sure, blood is definitely thicker than water!
Sue Fortin has created a tense thriller where anything could happen and anyone could be that shadow in the dark who is stalking Steph and sent Elizabeth to a watery grave. I’ve read some of Ms Fortin’s books in the past but The Dead Wife is darker than what I’ve read before and I liked it! I’ll be looking up some of the author’s books that I’ve been missing!
What are the Sinclairs hiding? Throughout the book I knew they had skeletons in the cupboard but as to what the deep dark secrets were I was flummoxed and had to keep reading as Steph continued to poke and prod for information. I didn’t know what to make of the family. The three brothers were each so different but had each other’s backs. They don’t seem to take too kindly to outsiders particularly ones who ask awkward questions.
I really enjoyed the time jumps between chapters. The chapters from Elizabeth’s life gradually unveiled some of the secrets of the Sinclair family but it wasn’t until the climax that the full picture is revealed. And oh my what a climax!! Steph prodded the proverbial hornet’s nest once too often!! Would she pay the ultimate price for asking too many questions? But one thing is for sure, blood is definitely thicker than water!
Sue Fortin has created a tense thriller where anything could happen and anyone could be that shadow in the dark who is stalking Steph and sent Elizabeth to a watery grave. I’ve read some of Ms Fortin’s books in the past but The Dead Wife is darker than what I’ve read before and I liked it! I’ll be looking up some of the author’s books that I’ve been missing!
September 7, 2019
My first book by this author and will be my last.
I hated Elizabeth and I thought she was a proper bitch. I liked Harry.
It never crossed my mind who the real killer was, never would I have picked that person out.
I did finish the book but I just didn’t like the book. It didn’t grab my imagination at all. The only way I was able to finish it was by skipping a lot pages. Steph inner dialogue was boring, didn’t really like her.
I read all of Elizabeth’s and Harry’s chapters.
This was not a real page turner for me, I even considered not finishing it.
I hated Elizabeth and I thought she was a proper bitch. I liked Harry.
It never crossed my mind who the real killer was, never would I have picked that person out.
I did finish the book but I just didn’t like the book. It didn’t grab my imagination at all. The only way I was able to finish it was by skipping a lot pages. Steph inner dialogue was boring, didn’t really like her.
I read all of Elizabeth’s and Harry’s chapters.
This was not a real page turner for me, I even considered not finishing it.
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