First Wife’s Shadow

‘Devious and dizzying, with twist after twist after twist – I loved it’ Louise Candlish

Smart, wealthy and grounded, Emma has worked hard for her success. When she meets Matthew, a kind, handsome widower, he seems like the icing on the cake.

Initially, Emma’s friends are delighted, but as the relationship quickly develops, they worry Emma could be being exploited. She’s a rich woman, after all.

While Emma isn’t worried about Matthew having so much less than her, she does have one tiny doubt about her new relationship. If Matthew’s wife hadn’t died, he wouldn’t be with her. And sometimes Emma wonders if she is second best. The more she thinks about Matthew’s first wife, the more obsessed she becomes with a woman she can never know.

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

This sensational new thriller from the Number One bestseller Adele Parks will have you gripped until the very last page.

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

‘Masterfully executed – her best book yet’ Lisa Jewell

‘This is Adele Parks at the peak of her powers’ Louise Candlish

‘Another twisting tale of deceit, desire and dangerous obsession guaranteed to keep you turning the pages’ TM Logan

Reviews

Praise for Adele Parks:

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

‘Utterly compelling’ Peter James

‘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

‘Another masterfully plotted and jaw-dropping ride from the number one bestseller’ i News

‘Just Between Us is not to be missed: it is my book of 2023’ Gillian McAllister

‘A slow-burn that grows in tension, this will keep you gripped throughout’ Crime Monthly

‘This will blow your mind’ Jane Fallon

‘Masterfully executed – her best book yet’ Lisa Jewell

‘Fast-paced and unpredictable with complex and intriguing characters’ Candis

‘This is Adele Parks at the peak of her powers’ Louise Candlish

‘Full of mystery, tension, and characters you can’t help but root for – or against!’ Abigail Dean

‘Another twisting tale of deceit, desire and dangerous obsession guaranteed to keep you turning the pages’ TM Logan