I try to get it out but all I hear from you are lies: THE YOUNGER WIFE.

The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Stephen Aston's daughters Tully and Rachel are shocked when their father announces he is getting remarried. Especially since he's still married to their mother, Pam, who suffers from dementia and resides in a care home. But Stephen is adamant he plans to divorce Pam and marry the much younger, Heather. Convinced Heather is only after their father's money, Tully and Rachel start trying to figure out Heather's end game. But the more they dig, the more secrets they undercover... of all kinds.

"The moment she laid eyes on Heather Wisher, Tully knew this woman was going to destroy their lives."

THE YOUNGER WIFE is a classic page turner--twisty and full of surprises. You are never sure which character to trust or believe. The book opens with an incident at Stephen and Heather's wedding, so we know something has happened... to someone. The rest of the book goes back in time, and while there certainly is a mystery in wondering what happened at the wedding, there is also a lot of character development as we learn about Heather, Tully, and Rachel. The book is told from their perspectives.

There are secrets aplenty in WIFE--we learn a lot about Stephen's daughters, and the book delves deep into their psyches. Many of their issues are serious, and the book covers dark topics such as mental health and sexual assault. WIFE is far more than a mystery, but also a multi-layered story. It's interesting and holds plenty of depth. 4 stars.

I received a copy of this book from St. Martin's Press and Netgalley in return for an unbiased review.

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