The First Wife

What if the man you love isnt the man you think he is?

Escape to Barcelona with this tense, unputdownable novel from Emily Barr with shades of Daphne Du Mauriers Rebecca. Perfect for fans of Rosamund Lupton and Sophie Hannah.

We cant praise Emily Barrs novels enough; theyre fresh, original and hugely readable - Glamour

Lily, a young woman left alone in the world on the death of her grandparents, finds purpose when she befriends Harry Summers, a grieving widower, whose wife Sarah recently took her own life in Barcelona. The pair fall in love and Lily finally finds the security she has never had.

But Lilys life takes a darker turn when she realises there may be more to Sarahs death than meets the eye. Anxious to find the truth before she marries her beloved Harry, Lily sets off to Barcelona in search of answers. What she discovers is more shocking than she could ever have imagined...

What readers are saying about The First Wife:

I recommend this to anyone who loves a twist in the tale

A very believable story that grips you from the very first page and keeps its hooks in you right to the end

The First Wife is modern, with a really strong sense of location and avery dark core. Gripping and moving in equal measure - highly recommended