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What the Wife Knew
- Author
- Lia Middleton
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Publish Date
- 25 September 2025
- Run Time
- 8 hours 19 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Crime and / or mystery fiction, Psychological thriller, Political / legal thriller, Narrative theme: love / relationships
- Rating
- 5.0 (3 reviews)
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What to expect
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THE TWIST-A-MINUTE NEW THRILLER FROM LIA MIDDLETON THAT ASKS HOW WELL YOU REALLY KNOW THE PERSON YOU'RE MARRIED TO...
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?
© Lia Middleton 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025
Critics Review
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A suspenseful blend of legal and psychological thriller
Sunday Times
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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
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Riveting
Sunday Post
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Written with unobtrusive skill by a criminal barrister who knows exactly how much information the reader needs
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A dangerously simmering plot and great characters
Candis
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Praise for Lia Middleton
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A thrilling, chilling, heart-stopping read
Chris Whitaker
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Tense, jaw-dropping, clever
Claire Douglas
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Superb. Assured, elegant and utterly gripping
Will Dean
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A total page-turner!
Catherine Cooper
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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Excellent
Rocketman 2026-01-09 -
5.0 5.0
This was a quick, fun read with great narration. I liked the voices of each character's perspective and the twists were unexpected.
The story didn't demand too much concentration, and I'd recommend for a journey or while doing a mundane chore.GardensofPaper 2025-11-18
Details
- Author
- Lia Middleton
- Narrator
- Sebastian Humphreys, Nathalie Buscombe, Mei Mei MacLeod
- Duration
- 8 hours 19 minutes
- Release Date
- 25 September 2025
- ISBN
- 9781405962483
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Genre
- Crime and / or mystery fiction, Psychological thriller, Political / legal thriller, Narrative theme: love / relationships
- Rating
- 5.0(3 reviews)
- Narration
- 5.0(3 reviews)
Synopsis
Brought to you by Penguin.THE TWIST-A-MINUTE NEW THRILLER FROM LIA MIDDLETON THAT ASKS HOW WELL YOU REALLY KNOW THE PERSON YOU'RE MARRIED TO...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?© Lia Middleton 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025
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