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The Younger Wife

Sally Hepworth
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The Younger Wife

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Sally Hepworth

The Younger Wife

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

346

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Melbourne, Australia • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth explores the complexities within a family when the patriarch plans to marry a much younger woman. As the story unfolds, his adult daughters confront buried secrets and personal dilemmas, challenging their perceptions of loyalty and trust.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

118,958 ratings

68%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth deftly combines drama and suspense, engaging readers with its well-crafted characters and intriguing plot. Critics praised the emotional depth and unexpected twists. However, some noted a predictable climax. Overall, it's a compelling domestic thriller with both strengths and minor shortcomings.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Younger Wife?

Readers who enjoy domestic thrillers with complex family dynamics and dark secrets will be captivated by Sally Hepworth's The Younger Wife. Fans of Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies and Shari Lapena’s The Couple Next Door will find this novel's blend of mystery and emotional depth particularly appealing.

4.0

118,958 ratings

68%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

The Younger Wife explores complex family dynamics and has been praised for its engaging writing style and suspenseful plot that keeps readers guessing until the end.

Sally Hepworth, known for her seasonal releases, often draws inspiration from her own life and surrounding environment, bringing authenticity and personal insight into her novels.

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The theme of familial secrets in The Younger Wife resonates with Hepworth's other works, showcasing her knack for blending domestic fiction with psychological elements.

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Book Details
Pages

346

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Melbourne, Australia • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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