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By: Sheila O'Flanagan
Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
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Readers of Marian Keyes, Lisa Jewell and Santa Montefiore will love Sunday Times bestselling author Sheila O'Flanagan's THE MISSING WIFE.

Have you ever wanted to disappear?

When Imogen Naughton vanishes, everyone who knows her is shocked. She has a perfect marriage. Her handsome husband treats her like a princess. She's always said how lucky she is. So why has she left? And how will she survive without Vince?

What goes on behind closed doors is often a surprise, and Imogen surprises herself by taking the leap she knows she must. But as she begins her journey to find the woman she once was, Imogen's past is right behind her...

Will it catch up with her? And will she be ready to face it if it does?

(P)2016 Headline Digital©2016 Sheila O'Flanagan Family Life Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Women's Fiction Marriage
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Critic reviews

A wife runs away from her marriage in this smart and twisty yarn ***** (5 stars)
The new GONE GIRL... This GONE GIRL-esque novel will have you gripped until the very end **** (4 stars)
Must-have
Another first class bestseller. I read the book in one sitting as it was so enjoyable, full of romance and kept you riveted until the last page. A must for all [Sheila's] fans
Must-read
Praise for Sheila's other novels: 'An exciting love story with a deliciously romantic denouement
Make some space in your suitcase
Really enjoyable... Will keep you guessing right up until the end
A very warm and touching book ... deserves to be a bestseller
Romantic and charming, this is a real must-read
O'Flanagan's lightness of touch and gentle characterisations have produced another fine read; an ideal addition to that summer holiday
A lovely book that will keep you guessing right up until the end
Insightful, witty and full of fun... This is touching, tense and clever writing
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I did not enjoy the previous couple of books by this author but The Missing Wife is a big improvement on them. Trapped in an increasingly loveless marriage with a controlling husband Imogen fears that her only option is to disappear before he finally manages to reduce her confidence to zero and the only place that she thinks might be safe is the Basque area of France where she was happy as a child. We follow her as she tries to re-establish herself as an individual, managing to find work and a place to live whilst relishing the beauty of the area and the people she meets, some new and some old friends. Meanwhile we also get an insight into the mind of her husband, the unpleasant Vince, as he tries to find out where she is, fully intending to "punish" her for humiliating him in such a manner.

Sheila O'Flanagan, back to near her best

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This was a good story and although I did find my mind occasionally wondering at points, I did enjoy it. I've listened to several books narrated by Aoife McMahon and usually can't fault her, but I found the way she constantly switched between French and Irish accents when voicing the same character distracting and also a little confusing when there were several people in a scene. I'd personally have preferred it if she'd chosen one for each person and stuck to it for the sake of flow.

Really not bad but.....

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This book was quite expensive at £13 but it was my first one ever. At that price I won't be doing another one until my next relaxing holiday. I did enjoy being able to be a part of the story whilst in the bath and also in the car. Both times are normally not possible for me, so it was a nice experience. I really enjoyed the story too.

my first ever audible

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A really good listen. A bit painfully descriptive in a couple of places, but a fantastic drama. Would recommend it.

Loved it.

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Really enjoyed this book from start to finish. A nice easy pace throughout with an interesting plot and good narrator.

Lovely Summer Holiday Read

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