(3)The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins

 

Jane moved to Birmingham for a fresh start, but she just fell into her job as a dog walker to the wealthy residents of Thornfield Estates.  And then Jane meets the incredibly handsome Eddie Rochester. Eddie welcomes her to the neighborhood by sweeping her off of her feet and into his life and home. Eddie is a recent widower and his late wife was an incredibly famous lifestyle guru who was admired by millions, including Jane. Bea and her best friend, Blanche, died under mysterious circumstances. When Blanche's body was finally found it was clear that it was no accident. But Bea's body still hasn't been found. Jane seeks to find everything she can about Bea and tries to copy her. Her style, her clothing, and even her friends. But then Jane hears things around the house and hears things about Eddie that makes her very suspicious. What is Eddie keeping from her and how will their relationship survive?

I read Jane Eyre when I was a teenager. It was the first classic book I ever owned, but it was so long ago I only remember the basic plot. Almost immediately I recognized the parallels between the two boos, but Holy cats. Talk about unreliable narrators. I did not really care for either Jane or Eddie, but we only know Eddie through Jane's eyes. Until the end.  I am telling you, it doesn't matter who is currently narrating, don't trust them to tell you the truth. But that is what makes the plot twists so shocking. - CLICK HERE FOR SPOILERS. 

Bottom Line - The Wife Upstairs is definitely a buzz-worthy book. While the characters are undeniably unlikable, the twists at the end make it all worth it. Who doesn't love a book with a great twist. 

Details:

• The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins
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• Pages:304
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Publication Date: 1/5/2021
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• Thank you to NetGalley for the book in exchange for an honest review.