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The Wife: A Novel of Psychological Suspense
by Alafair Burke
Angela Powell is the wife of Jason Powell, a prominent NYU professor and cultural icon who suddenly finds himself at the center of a media firestorm. When an intern accuses Jason of misconduct, Angela’s carefully constructed world of routine and security begins to fracture under the pressure of police scrutiny. As the allegations escalate from a simple HR complaint to a missing persons investigation, Angela must decide how much she is willing to lie to protect the man she loves. The narrative weaves through multiple perspectives to unravel the truth behind a marriage built on secrets and the lengths one woman will go to preserve it.
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- File size
- 0.4 MB
- Published
- 1/23/2018
- ISBN
- 2345678910
- Formats
- EPUB
Angela Powell is the wife of Jason Powell, a prominent NYU professor and cultural icon who suddenly finds himself at the center of a media firestorm. When an intern accuses Jason of misconduct, Angela’s carefully constructed world of routine and security begins to fracture under the pressure of police scrutiny. As the allegations escalate from a simple HR complaint to a missing persons investigation, Angela must decide how much she is willing to lie to protect the man she loves. The narrative weaves through multiple perspectives to unravel the truth behind a marriage built on secrets and the lengths one woman will go to preserve it.
What you'll take away
- Explore the complex moral dilemma of a spouse caught between loyalty and the truth.
- Witness the rapid downfall of a public figure in the age of viral accusations and media scrutiny.
- Navigate a high-stakes legal drama involving police investigations and grand jury threats.
- Understand the psychological toll of past trauma on present-day decision-making.
- Delve into the nuances of workplace power dynamics and the definitions of harassment.
