What the Wife Knew
Published on 25. September 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-4059-5456-3 (ISBN)
Description
THE TWIST-A-MINUTE NEW THRILLER FROM LIA MIDDLETON THAT ASKS HOW WELL YOU REALLY KNOW THE PERSON YOU'RE MARRIED TO . . .
'A suspenseful blend of legal and psychological thriller' Sunday Times
'Twisty and gripping with a stunning denouement. Dame Agatha herself would be proud of it' Daily Mail
'Written with unobtrusive skill by a criminal barrister' Literary Review
ONE MARRIAGE. ONE LIE. TWO SIDES TO THE STORY...
FRANK is standing trial for violently murdering his wife, Linda. His defence? She killed herself.
HARRY is Frank's defence lawyer. Whether he believes Frank or not, it's the biggest case of his career and he has to prove he can win.
PIERA is Harry's wife. She's hiding a secret that could destroy the case, and her life with Harry entirely.
What do you do when the biggest threat to your marriage is the truth?
'A suspenseful blend of legal and psychological thriller' Sunday Times
'Twisty and gripping with a stunning denouement. Dame Agatha herself would be proud of it' Daily Mail
'Written with unobtrusive skill by a criminal barrister' Literary Review
ONE MARRIAGE. ONE LIE. TWO SIDES TO THE STORY...
FRANK is standing trial for violently murdering his wife, Linda. His defence? She killed herself.
HARRY is Frank's defence lawyer. Whether he believes Frank or not, it's the biggest case of his career and he has to prove he can win.
PIERA is Harry's wife. She's hiding a secret that could destroy the case, and her life with Harry entirely.
What do you do when the biggest threat to your marriage is the truth?
Reviews / Votes
A suspenseful blend of legal and psychological thriller * Sunday Times * Written by a practising criminal barrister this is twisty and gripping - with a stunning denouement. Dame Agatha herself would be proud of it * Daily Mail * Riveting * Sunday Post * Written with unobtrusive skill by a criminal barrister who knows exactly how much information the reader needs * Literary Review * A dangerously simmering plot and great characters * Candis * Praise for Lia Middleton -- : A thrilling, chilling, heart-stopping read -- Chris Whitaker Tense, jaw-dropping, clever -- Claire Douglas Superb. Assured, elegant and utterly gripping -- Will Dean A total page-turner! -- Catherine CooperMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 37 mm
Weight
261 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4059-5456-3 (9781405954563)
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E-Book
09/2025
Penguin Books Ltd
€8.99
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Person
Lia Middleton is a barrister who specialises in crime and prison law. You can find her on X @liamiddlet0n and on Instagram @liamiddletonauthor. She is the author of When They Find Her, Your Word or Mine and The Confession Room.