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The Widow's Husband's Secret Lie

A Satirical Short Story

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The Widow's Husband's Secret Lie

By: Freida McFadden
Narrated by: Marin Ireland
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Summary

A short satirical thriller from bestselling author Freida McFadden.

My husband is dead.

I attended his funeral. I watched his casket be lowered six feet into the ground. (Actually, it may have been only five feet, but that still seems like more than enough.) And then we ate an array of finger sandwiches and deviled eggs and miniature beef wellingtons that cost more than my first car.

My point is, Grant is gone. And so are all his many, many deep, dark secrets which I never really ever bothered to ask him about. He is never coming back.

So why do I still see his face everywhere I go?

The Widow's Husband's Secret Lie is an utterly addictive, unputdownable, nail-biting, absolutely gripping psychological thriller novella with a shocking, breathtaking, heartstopping, spine-chilling twist that you won't see coming, will leave you stunned, and will literally have you picking your jaw up off the floor and bringing it to the nearest hospital for major facial reconstructive surgery.

 Domestic Thrillers Literature & Fiction Psychological Satire Suspense Thriller & Suspense Marriage Heartfelt Witty
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I’m not sure I have words. The story is a familiar one, been done before. The addition of ‘blonde’ style humour added to the weirdness of the story.

Weird

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I found this book interesting. Love a good short story when you have an hour to kill. (I listen in x2).
The ending, I wasn’t expecting. Recommend

Interesting

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OMG this book was insane so many twists loved this book from start to finish I didn’t see that coming

OMG edge of my seat

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I enjoyed the short story. It was funny and also a bit over the top but if you read it not taking it seriously it is enjoyable.

Funny and a bit like over the top

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very funny. good twist. a lot of laughs. definitely worth a read. enjoyed it

funny

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