First Wife’s Shadow

The Sunday Times Number One bestselling author of Both Of You and Just Between Us returns with another propulsive thriller that will have you racing to the finish!

When Emma meets Matthew, a kind, handsome widower, he seems to be just what she needs. Yet as their relationship moves fast, Emma’s friends worry Emma might be exploited. She’s a rich woman after all.

Emma doesn’t care Matthew has no money. But as the memory of his perfect first wife hangs over them, Emma does have one tiny doubt. If Matthew’s wife hadn’t died, he wouldn’t be with her. And Emma wonders if she’s second best. Can she ever fill the dead woman’s shoes?

As jealousy and suspicion blossom between Emma and Matthew, events take a darker, dangerous turn. Suddenly Emma doesn’t know who she can trust. Her friends? Her husband? Or even herself…?

About the Author

Adele Parks was born in Teesside, North East England. Her first novel, Playing Away, was published in 2000, and since then she's had 17 international bestsellers, translated into 26 languages. She's been an ambassador for The Reading Agency and a judge for the Costa Book Awards, and is a keen supporter of The National Literary Trust. She's lived in Italy, Botswana and London and is now settled in Guildford, Surrey, with her husband, son and cat.

Praise for Adele Parks

"I’ll drop anything for a new Adele Parks: she nails it every time" —Lucy Foley

"As always with Adele … this is an absolutely gripping read" —Richard Osman

"Kept me guessing and had me gasping at the twist" —Ian Rankin

"Poolside perfection" —Daily Mail

"A whip-smart protagonist, immensely satisfying twists" —Karin Slaughter

"This will blow your mind" —Jane Fallon

Dimensions: 15.2 x 3.1 x 23.4 cm