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What the Wife Knew

A Twist-Filled Courtroom Drama Where Love and Lies Collide

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What the Wife Knew

By: Lia Middleton
Narrated by: Sebastian Humphreys, Nathalie Buscombe, Mei Mei MacLeod
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THE TWIST-A-MINUTE NEW THRILLER FROM LIA MIDDLETON THAT ASKS HOW WELL YOU REALLY KNOW THE PERSON YOU'RE MARRIED TO...

ONE MARRIAGE. ONE LIE. TWO SIDES TO THE STORY…
FRANK is standing trial for violently murdering his wife, Linda. His defence? She killed herself.

HARRY is Frank’s defence lawyer. Whether he believes Frank or not, it’s the biggest case of his career and he has to prove he can win.

PIERA is Harry’s wife. She’s hiding a secret that could destroy the case, and her life with Harry entirely.

What do you do when the biggest threat to your marriage is the truth?

© Lia Middleton 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

 Crime Thrillers Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Marriage

Critic reviews

A suspenseful blend of legal and psychological thriller
Written by a practising criminal barrister this is twisty and gripping - with a stunning denouement. Dame Agatha herself would be proud of it
Riveting
Written with unobtrusive skill by a criminal barrister who knows exactly how much information the reader needs
A dangerously simmering plot and great characters
Praise for Lia Middleton (:)
A thrilling, chilling, heart-stopping read (Chris Whitaker)
Tense, jaw-dropping, clever (Claire Douglas)
Superb. Assured, elegant and utterly gripping (Will Dean)
A total page-turner! (Catherine Cooper)
All stars
Most relevant
“Christ on a bike, this one is GOOD!

When Harry Mason-Hall becomes the youngest barrister ever to achieve King's Counsel, his career is on the rise. Eager for a high-profile case, he’s thrown into defending Francis Joseph on a week’s notice—an opportunity and a challenge.

Frank is insisting that his wife took her own life by slitting her throat. Linda suffered from severe depression. The question is, was it enough to drive her to suicide? The jury must decide.

I was gripped from the first page. Thoroughly enjoyable.

4.5/5

BUY, BUY, BUY!

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fabulous voice acting fab story my new favourite author 😍 I'm looking 4ward to other books hopefully on my membership

Good twists

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Attention grabbing, keeps you interested.
Original story and format interesting.
Well read and entertaining throughout.

Twists and turns keep you glued.

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