February 2018 Debut of the Month.
A debut to make you question everyone and trust no one. Bethany isn’t an innocent, in fact, you could say she is far from that, yet after murder tears her life apart, she has to find the killer in order to prove her innocence. The prologue snared my attention, the story then took off, throwing foreboding, suspicion and doubt in my way. Elle Croft hasn’t created a loveable, sugary sweet main character, you may find yourself wanting to shake Bethany on occasion, to question her motives, her actions, and of course that adds to the energy and tension. This is so entertaining and easy to read, the story just gallops along towards an ending that thunders with intensity. The Guilty Wife is an exciting, and fast paced read, the ending keeps beckoning and demanding your attention, will the last few pages shock you, or confirm your suspicions? ~ Liz Robinson
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‘The Guilty Wife’ is about a young woman who finds herself framed for the murder of her lover. It is a well written and tense account of the fear and guilt she feels.
It opens with a Prologue in which the main character, Bethany, is enjoying time with her boyfriend. Then into chapter one where she is spending time with her husband, who she clearly loves. This juxtaposition means instead of feeling anger or disliking her for her actions, I was able to empathise with her complex situation. It surprised me that I warmed to her character, as normally I prefer to be able to relate to a main character and like them for their actions. As someone who rarely reads this genre I am unsure of the unsettling final chapters because I am used to a Fairy Tale style happy ever after! The book was well written (I read it in one sitting, so certainly enjoyed the reading process) but for me it didn’t offer the depth of character or storyline I... Read Full Review
Fast paced, gritty debut novel with a real twist, brilliant storytelling and surprises along the way.
On reading ‘The Guilty Wife’ by Elle Croft I was amazed it was her debut novel. Bethany has an affair with a famous man and when he is murdered has to hide her guilt from everyone, but soon finds out she is the prime suspect. I was drawn in from the very first page and couldn't wait to read the rest. The many twists and turns, the surprising outcome at the end, the quandary Bethany finds herself in are all portrayed so well, I couldn't guess who the real murderer was. Definitely fast paced with chapters that were exactly the right length to keep tension building, I was hooked and had to read late into the night to finish the book and find out the identity of the villain!... Read Full Review
Croft weaves an intriguing web of deceit and duplicity around her story. Tantalisingly told.
‘The Guilty Wife’ is the debut psychological thriller from Elle Croft. Available from lovereading.co.uk, ‘The Guilty Wife’ is the debut psychological thriller from Elle Croft. From the outset, Croft weaves an intriguing web of deceit and duplicity centred around the murder of Calum Bradley and the framing for it of his girlfriend Bethany. Is she innocent?... Read Full Review
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