The First Wife: A moving psychological thriller with a twist

Emily Barr

May 2011 · Hachette UK

About this ebook

What if the man you love isn't the man you think he is?

Escape to Barcelona with this tense, unputdownable novel from Emily Barr with shades of Daphne Du Maurier's Rebecca. Perfect for fans of Rosamund Lupton and Sophie Hannah.

'We can't praise Emily Barr's novels enough; they're fresh, original and hugely readable' - Glamour

Lily, a young woman left alone in the world on the death of her grandparents, finds purpose when she befriends Harry Summers, a grieving widower, whose wife Sarah recently took her own life in Barcelona. The pair fall in love and Lily finally finds the security she has never had.

But Lily's life takes a darker turn when she realises there may be more to Sarah's death than meets the eye. Anxious to find the truth before she marries her beloved Harry, Lily sets off to Barcelona in search of answers. What she discovers is more shocking than she could ever have imagined...

What readers are saying about The First Wife:

'I recommend this to anyone who loves a twist in the tale'

'A very believable story that grips you from the very first page and keeps its hooks in you right to the end'

'The First Wife is modern, with a really strong sense of location and a very dark core. Gripping and moving in equal measure - highly recommended'

Ratings and reviews

Enjoyed reading this book. It had a nice story running through it but lacked detail in places. That said, the main characters were well written and likeable.

Note to self. Don't waste money on this author again

Love Emily Barr...couldn't put it down!

About the author

Emily Barr is the well-loved and bestselling author of Backpack, the original backpacking novel, and many other highly acclaimed novels. A former journalist, she has travelled around the world and written columns and travel pieces for the Observer and the Guardian. After living in France, Emily and her husband (whom she met backpacking) have settled in Cornwall with their three children. You can learn more about Emily and her novels by visiting her website www.emilybarr.com.