The Widow

Synopsis of The Widow

«The Widow» is the psychological suspense novel by Fiona Barton, published by Bantam Press in hardback (313 pages, in English).

Jean Taylor leads an ordinary, happy life with her husband, Glen, until he is accused of a heinous crime and public opinion turns him into a monster. When Glen dies, Jean decides to break her silence and tell everything she knows about the crime, the years of accusing stares, and the secrets her marriage kept.

First instalment of Fiona Barton's Kate Waters series, published in 2016. Nominated for the 2016 Goodreads Choice Award in the mystery and thriller category.

Recommended for readers of psychological thrillers and domestic suspense novels such as Gone Girl or The Girl on the Train.