![]() ![]() 'A sharp, fresh twist on a classic in this darkly funny, suspenseful story of murder, ambition, and love. A delicious twist on a Gothic classic, The Wife Upstairs is perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware and Shari Lapena. And when the truth comes out, the consequences are far more deadly than anyone could ever have imagined. Jane Eyre is one of my favorite classics and suburban suspense is my all-time favorite genre, so I was obsessed with this book. But what Jane doesn't know is that Eddie is keeping a secret - a big secret. Story: Jane is now a dog walker, Rochester is a widower living in a McMansion, and the recently deceased wife (Bea) was the creator of a southern lifestyle brand. Eddie can give Jane everything she's always wanted: stability, acceptance, and a picture-perfect life. Eddie is handsome, rich and lives alone in a beautiful mansion since the tragic death of his beloved wife a year ago. When Jane, a broke dog-walker newly arrived in town, meets Eddie Rochester, she can't believe her luck. I’d like to note that, apart from the names of the main characters and the wife in the attic plot line. This is a compulsive, irresistible retelling of Jane Eyre with a modern, noir twist - and wow, does it work' Samantha Downing, bestselling author of My Lovely Wife A girl looking for love. The Wife Upstairs is a passable retelling of Jane Eyre. 'I was completely blown away by The Wife Upstairs. ![]()
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