{"product_id":"the-english-wife-lauren-willig","title":"The English Wife – Lauren Willig","description":"\u003cp\u003eBehind the glamour of Gilded Age society, every family has something to hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn late nineteenth-century New York, tragedy surrounds financier Bayard Van Duyvil and his English wife. As rumours spread, Bay’s sister Janie becomes determined to uncover the truth. What follows is a richly atmospheric journey through family secrets, hidden identities, ambition and betrayal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 2018, Lauren Willig’s standalone \u003cem\u003eThe English Wife\u003c\/em\u003e blends historical fiction, mystery, romance and family drama. Settle in for lavish period surroundings and a character-driven story where loyalty and social ambition pull in different directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Kate Morton and Fiona Davis, especially readers who enjoyed \u003cem\u003eThe Forgotten Garden\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Address\u003c\/em\u003e. Its appeal lies in Gilded Age society, layered secrets and the slow unravelling of a mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoodreads rating: 3.88\/5 from 12,000+ ratings, as supplied. The supplied reader feedback praises its historical atmosphere and blend of mystery and fiction, while noting that multiple timelines require attention and the pace is slower than a traditional thriller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hardcover in Very Good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66985104572531,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/1000226224_226652a4-91df-4ea2-a5b9-98d39c16737d.jpg?v=1792767841","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/the-english-wife-lauren-willig","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}