The New Wife
the perfect escapist thriller from the author of The Girl Before
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Quercus Publishing
Published:18th Jan '24
Should be back in stock very soon
This gripping thriller explores family dynamics and inheritance, as Finn uncovers dark secrets following his father's death in The New Wife.
In The New Wife, the story unfolds when Finn Hensen receives an unexpected call from his sister Jess about their father's passing. While the news may not bring them sorrow, it leads them to a dilapidated farmhouse in Mallorca, a place that holds secrets and memories of their estranged father, Jimmy. The siblings are tasked with navigating their inheritance, but they quickly discover that the situation is more complicated than they anticipated. Jimmy's recent marriage to Ruensa adds a layer of tension, as she and her daughter Roze are still residing in the property, transforming it into a luxurious retreat that Finn never expected to find.
As Finn arrives at Finca Siquia, he is confronted with a chic Mediterranean lifestyle that contrasts sharply with his father's bohemian past. The atmosphere is charged with suspicion as the local police begin to probe into the circumstances surrounding Jimmy's death. Finn is left to question the motives of Ruensa and Roze, who may appear vulnerable but could be hiding their own agendas. The narrative delves into themes of family loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for power over a legacy.
The New Wife masterfully weaves suspense and mystery, keeping readers guessing about the true nature of the relationships at play. With each twist and turn, the story invites readers to ponder whether Ruensa and Roze are innocent victims or cunning players in a deadly game for control of Finca Siquia. As the tension escalates, the line between trust and deception blurs, leading to an explosive conclusion that will leave readers breathless.
I loved it. JP Delaney has a gift for the unputdownable story ... One twist in particular left me open-mouthed. Brilliant stuff. This'll be in a lot of holiday luggage come the summer * Mick Herron *
A characteristically unsettling thriller with an unreliable narrator who reels you in and a twist that made me pivot. With its sultry Mallorcan setting and du Maurier allusions, this is a summer read which exudes menace and is crying out for a TV adaptation * Sarah Vaughan *
Mysterious, suspenseful, and suffused with paranoia; I read The New Wife in one sitting, and I couldn't put this sinister book down * Alex Michaelides *
Charming and engrossing from the outset, but with a creeping and deeply unsettling sense of menace. I loved the Du Maurier vibes * Sharon Bolton *
The tension ratchets up to boiling point in this sun-soaked sizzler about a man struggling to do what's right when everything around him is very wrong * Victoria Selman *
Like Daphne du Maurier he sustains the ambiguity deftly and deliciously - whenever a resolution looks imminent, a new development preserves the enigma * Sunday Times *
Such a phenomenal summer holiday read. Think The White Lotus meets The Housewives of Beverly Hills . . . this is a gripping and sophisticated thriller that will have you racing through the pages * Glamour *
A sun-soaked, pacy beach read * The i *
Fast-paced and exhilarating, you'll be hooked! * Heat *
Another terrific book from a first-class writer * Daily Mail *
Thrilling * Crime Monthly *
Another winner from J P Delaney * Belfast Telegraph *
Finn must decide whether the duo are victims of circumstance or utterly ruthless in this tense, twisty thriller * Candis *
As accomplished as du Maurier and just as unsettling -- Cara Hunter
Captivating, disturbing, and shocking . . . I enjoyed every minute of it * Samantha Downing *
The king of psychological thrillers . . . Delaney's labyrinthine plotting again keeps the reader guessing, with twists and turns in plentiful supply. Gripping to the very end, The New Wife is a compelling and brilliant read * Hot Press *
Gripping * Closer *
Subtle, beguiling, twisted * SAGA Magazine *
An addictive read * Woman's Own *
ISBN: 9781529430417
Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 30mm
Weight: 248g
352 pages