The Wife's Revenge: An unputdownable psychological thriller full of shocking twists

Written by Deirdre Palmer

Narrated by Tamsin Kennard

Tell a lie once, and all your truths begin to crumble one by one…

Fran made the biggest mistake of her life when she had an affair with Ben. Both their families live in the small, tight-knit town of Oakheart, and their daughters are the best of friends. The relationship is over, but her guilt haunts her every waking moment. She tries to push it down, but it's always there, simmering just beneath the surface.

Fran has managed to keep the truth hidden from her husband… so far. But the cracks in their marriage are starting to show. Meanwhile, Ben and his wife Tessa seem stronger than ever, though Fran knows that things aren't always as they appear. When Tessa begins trying to get closer to Fran, she’s scared – scared of what Tessa might do, of what she might lose.

High Heaven, a cliff overlooking the disused chalk pit on the outskirts of town, is a place of secrets. A woman tragically died there years ago, a woman who – Fran is shocked to discover – had a connection to Ben. The more she digs, the more she realises that the people around her aren’t who she thought they were at all.

The truth is out there, somewhere… but is Fran brave enough to face it?

A gripping page-turner of a story! Fans of The Wife Between Us and The Couple Next Door will love this twisty tale of friendship, betrayal and deceit.

What readers are saying about this book:

“Wow, loved this book… a thrilling climax with a clever twist. The dual narrative was perfectly balanced and I felt sympathy for both women… This is a story of guilt, secrets, love and revenge.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A fabulous psychological suspense/domestic noir mystery… the tension builds well, from the captivating opening, throughout the gripping story, right up to its excellent ending. The book is cleverly plotted and well-paced and I absolutely thought I knew where the story was going but was wrong! I love that!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A stunning read!... Wow! This is utterly captivating and not a novel which I will not forget in a hurry. Superbly written, extremely well plotted and carrying a hint of threat throughout, I was in it's grip all the way through and the surprises don't stop coming until the very final page… I loved it and it deserves no less than five shining, glowing stars.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Language: English
• Publisher: Storm Publishing
• Release date: Jul 11, 2023
• ISBN: 9781805080701

Deirdre Palmer

"Deirdre Palmer lives in Brighton, on the south coast of England, with her husband and their cat, Chester. She’s the author of fifteen books, published and self-published, under her own name and as Zara Thorne. These are a mix of women's fiction, romcom and psychological suspense. While she was writing her first book, she entered the Mail on Sunday novel competition and came fourth, then entered again two years later and came fourth again! It was a while ago now, but the winners' lunch with Fay Weldon and other famous writers was a totally unforgettable experience and definitely inspired her to keep on writing. When she’s not writing, she loves to read, obviously, and enjoys drawing and painting, visiting National Trust properties and the Sussex countryside, where she often sets her books, and meeting up with friends for coffee and chat, her favourite pastime! "