What His Wife Knew: The unputdownable and thrilling revenge mystery

Jo Jakeman

Feb 2022 · Random House

About this ebook

A husband missing, presumed dead. A wife who knows more than she's letting on...

*The addictive, surprising thriller for fans of THE HOUSEMAID by Frieda McFadden and THE COUPLE AT NUMBER 9 by Claire Douglas*

SORRY

The only word scribbled on a note from Beth's husband before he disappeared.

The police believe that Oscar took his own life and this last apology was his way of saying goodbye to his wife. But Beth knows there is more to the story. As disturbing secrets about his life emerge, and the lies of those closest to her begin to unravel, she realises she never really knew her husband at all.

She wants to know what he was sorry for, and she's going to find out... but someone doesn't want her to discover the truth.

And they'll do anything to stop her.

What His Wife Knew is a gripping suspense with a final showdown you won't easily forget.

*PRAISE FOR JO JAKEMAN*

'Revenge is a dish served with lashings of relish in this vivid suspense novel' Louise Candlish, bestselling author of Our House

'A cracking book. Darkly funny, yet also touching and emotive. Plus, full of suspense and twists. Buy it!' C J Tudor, author of The Chalk Man

'This is a cracker of a thriller...you will absolutely be up way past your bedtime' Joanna Cannon, author of A Tidy Ending

Ratings and reviews

I did not see it coming! Beth is distraught when her husband disappears and the police class it as a suicide as he left a note saying ‘sorry’. She knows better; Oscar would never have left her on her own with their two children – but how can she get them to understand? Then, as details of his life begin to be uncovered Beth realises that she didn’t know her husband as well as she thought – in fact, did she really know him at all? What a good read! Beth’s sorrow is palpable and her struggle to cope with her children is all too real. There is quite a lot going on in this one, and each character is carefully crafted to fit into the story. I was easily drawn into it and the surprises along the way came as quite a shock! Beautifully written in a timely manner, this is an author who knows how to keep her secrets until almost the very end. Very enjoyable and, hopefully, not the only one I shall read by Jo Jakeman. Definitely a recommended read and one I’m happy to give 4.5*.

About the author

Jo Jakeman is the internationally bestselling author of Sticks and Stones (published as The Ex's Revenge in the US/Canada), Safe House and What His Wife Knew. Before becoming a thriller writer, she worked for many years in the City of London before moving to Cornwall with her husband and twin boys. Find out more at www.jojakeman.com.