“Her relationship with Richard is now public, though it began when he and I were still married.” It was clear that she didn’t know that Richard was married when they first started their relationship, and if he was lying about one thing, it made me wonder what else was hidden beneath the perfect, polished surface that Richard presented to the world. (Ironically, that little voice sounds a lot like my mom’s). She’s sweet and so naïve, and I couldn’t help but notice how many times she mentioned that Richard was “too good to be true.” And that little voice in my brain started reminding me that if something seems to good to be true, it probably is. The compassion would be erased from her expression if she knew of my role in our demise.” She thinks I’m a victim just another woman cut down by the approach of middle age. She thinks he chased youth, casting me aside, following the pattern of so many men before him. “She isn’t privy to the real story of our marriage, though. But as the story unfolds, it’s clear that Vanessa has secrets - a lot of them. A lot of her behavior does seem obsessive and jealous, as she seeks out opportunities to watch Nellie covertly, and she wants to do whatever she can from stopping the upcoming wedding from happening.

She’s been struggling to move on since her divorce, working at a low-paying job, living with an aunt, and barely managing to hold it together. The story is told from two perspectives - one is Vanessa’s, the ex-wife, and the other is Nellie’s, the soon-to-be new wife.Īt first, Vanessa does seem to fit those assumptions. I went into this trying not to fall into the pitfalls described in the summary. Twisted and deliciously chilling, The Wife Between Us deftly explores the hidden complexities of marriage and the dangerous truths we ignore in the name of love. You will assume you know the anatomy of this tangled love triangle. You will assume she is obsessed with her replacement - a beautiful, younger woman who is about to marry the man they both love. You will assume you are reading about a jealous ex-wife. When you read this book, you will make many assumptions.

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