The Missing Wife

January 1, 2018
Life seems perfect for Imogen and Vince, but things aren't always what they appear. Abusers can be very good at convincing the world everything is fine. But Imogen has a plan that she's been working on for a while, just waiting for the right opportunity. She's leavingher husband, her job, her friendsand if she doesn't go now, she might never get out. She finds her way back to the small town in France where she'd lived as a child. There she begins to find herself once more, reveling in the freedom of her own choices and regaining her confidence. Vince, however, isn't so sure he wants to let her go that easily. In fact, he's determined to hunt down his wayward wife and bring her under his thumb once more. Irish best-seller O'Flanagan's (Too Good to be True, 2004) haunting tale of starting over is full of charming, fully realized characters and well-written dialogue set against the picturesque French seaside. If you've ever wondered what Gone Girl (2012) would have been like as a domestic drama instead of a thriller, this is the book for you.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2018, American Library Association.)