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The Loving Husband

By: Christobel Kent
Narrated by: Clare Corbett
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About this listen

For fans of Apple Tree Yard and The Silent Wife, The Loving Husband draws readers into a marriage where nothing is as it seems....

Fran Hall and her husband Nathan have moved with their two children to a farmhouse on the edge of the Fens - a chance to get away from London and have a fresh start.

But when Fran wakes one night to find Nathan gone, she makes a devastating discovery. As questions about her husband and her relationships start to mount, Fran's life begins to spiral out of control.

What is she hiding from the police about her marriage, and does she really know the man she shared her bed with?

The Loving Husband is read by Clare Corbett, the acclaimed narrator of The Girl on the Train and The Widow.

A Richard & Judy Book Club pick.

©2015 Christobel Kent (P)2016 Hachette Audio Crime Fiction Mystery Marriage Fiction Suspense Crime

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Critic reviews

"Beware sleep deprivation. Christobel Kent is one mesmerising writer." (Alex Marwood)
"Sinister...Christobel Kent always writes with skill and elegance." ( Literary Review)
"Wow. This one will keep your bedside light on until the small hours - it's unputdownable." (Richard & Judy)
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If you could sum up The Loving Husband in three words, what would they be?

overall good story with a bleak picture painted of the area the book was set in
but voice and long gaps at odd moments was highly irritating and spoiled it. i think it would be better read rather than audio book

Would you recommend The Loving Husband to your friends? Why or why not?

yes if in book format

How could the performance have been better?

no annoying gaps

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

no

annoying gaps in narration

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Sadly a little disappointed, the plot sounded like this book was right up my street, it did take me a couple of attempts to really get into this book, I was determined I wasn't going to give up. I did enjoy the book, a couple of things in the plot didn't ring true to me, won't spoil it for you though. But yes I did enjoy it, however the ending was a little disappointing. This book didn't leave me sat in the drive outside the house in the car, desperate to hear the next twist or turn, unlike many others I have listened to recently, Overall just a shame it didn't live up to my expectations.

Was so excited waiting for this one!

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enjoyed my first audio. book. Will be downloading more in the future. Many thanks for the story.

Well done

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Not what I expected at all, but once I started I was totally hooked! Not to be missed

amazing book

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Kept my attention until the very end - a rarity! Audio narration good but why oh why so many 'poplaaaars'!?!

Brilliant!

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