The press is known for fabricating tales, but is also sometimes regarded as the gospel of truth. There is a replica of a house in America that is also in London. There are rumors of infidelity and adultery.

There also is a division of American Royalty and British Royalty. Is everybody who they say they are? What is the truth? Does it take a murder or disappearance to set the truth free? There is a divide among the haves and have nots, and the rich and poor. Lauren Willig describes her characters as complex and complicated. This is a captivating and intriguing novel. The genres of “The “English Wife” are Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Mystery and Suspense.There are some surprising twists and turns. It is just so amazing that Lauren Willig, Author of “The English Wife” is able to weave a tale with different genres and a colorful cast of characters. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an advanced reading copy.My Review of “The English Wife” by Lauren Willig Multi-layered, compelling, and skillfully written, THE ENGLISH WIFE is highly recommended for fans of historical fiction, romantic suspense, and mystery with a Gothic twist.Ī special thank you to St. Is there something between them? What about the secrets of her own family?įrom London to New York, with dual timelines and a multitude of characters, Willig creates a compelling, dark, scandalous and atmospheric tale of mystery and intrigue- with hidden secrets, keeping readers guessing to the end. With the help of a reporter, Burke - Janie begins to investigate and dig for clues. Who was this strange and mysterious woman? Was she an imposter? Her past. Janie (an outsider in this prominent family) becomes obsessed with finding the truth about her brother and the mysterious death. Could it be a stranger or someone else? What secrets were they hiding? A final dying word 'George.' Annabelle has gone missing. Then Janie and Anne find Bay at the glamorous Twelfth Night dinner party with a knife stuck in his chest.Īnnabelle, the wife, is nowhere to be found. Annabelle and Bayard Van Duyvil live a charmed life in New York. Bay takes a trip to London and comes home with a new wife Annabelle.

Janie Van Duyvil and brother Bayard, and cousin Anne were best friends.

'Knickerbocker murders wife and kills himself. A portrayal of culture and class at the turn of the twentieth century mingled with dark secrets and numerous twists and turns. From the New York Times bestselling author, Lauren Willig brings the glitz, glamour, and scandal of the Gilded Age to life in her latest THE ENGLISH WIFE – Rich in history, a mix of gothic mystery, and romantic suspense.

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