The Wife I Was

I Watch Them Move On. But I'm Still Here.

De: Maria Frankland

Narrado por: Jenny Myers

Being stuck in this house with the husband I’m separating from is unbearable.

Dexter barely looks at me. When he does, it’s like I’m not even here. It’s as if he’s already erased me from his life. He won’t engage with me at all and looks to be dragging a burden around with him – a guilty conscience perhaps?

I spend hours with my Nan at her care home. She’s the only person I can talk to – the only person who’s always there for me.

What’s worse is how Dexter’s taken over with our daughter, Etta – the girl who’s been my North, South, East and West since the day she was born. He spirits her away for hours, sometimes longer, and I never know when they’ll return. She only seems to come home to sleep.

I’m terrified he’s trying to poison her mind.

At night, I watch her sleep, aching for the days when we were a happy family. Meanwhile, Dexter’s conscience seems to be growing heavier by the day.

Whatever he’s done, my Nan’s urging me to find out – and then to prove it. And if it’s as terrible as I suspect, I’ll do whatever it takes to get Etta away from him.

As Nan also says, all things come to pass. Like me.

©2025 Maria Frankland (P)2025 Maria Frankland

Addictive, Haunting, Mystery, Psychological Thriller!

I think by now I have the name of the narrator, Jenny Myers, memorized by heart, because she’s read so many of Maria Frankland’s books! Jenny Myers’ vocal acting performance is so intuitive to the characters which always enhances my reading experience as I get sucked right in to the story as soon as she begins speaking! From beginning to end she held my attention and didn’t let go!

Book Review:

The Wife I Was, by Maria Frankland marks her celebratory 25th novel! And she couldn’t have released a more perfect book for this incredible milestone!

Details can’t be broken down here without giving too much away, so what I will say is you will sympathize greatly with Georgia, the main character who struggles to remember what happened on a particular night. Her Nan might be the only person who can help her, but she has Alzheimer’s, so who would believe what she has to say? Their relationship has always been strong, and Georgia will have to rely on their bond to move forward.

What readers have come to expect when delving into Maria’s writing are some very detestable characters. She didn’t hold back here! It’s what makes you emotionally invested in her protagonist from start to finish.

This is a fast page-turner that had me alongside Georgia’s every movement at every moment. Feeling as if her muddled memories were my own. Heightened drama accelerates toward the end with a jaw-dropping conclusion!

This gripping novel left me emotionally raw. Seeking truth and finding justice for Georgia and her loved ones is a journey well worth taking. I highly recommend The Wife I Was, which I believe is Maria Frankland’s best work yet!

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What a great read! Although I figured out the ending, it was a fun journey through out the story! Can’t wait to read/listen to more of Maria Franklands books.