About the book
His Perfect Wife proves how unknowable those closest to us can be.
“This smart, mirror maze of a thriller bristles with sharp edges, twisting familiar Gone Girl themes into Bell’s own intense creation.”—Kirkus Reviews
Before she disappeared, Alexandra Southwood lived an average, happy life: devoted to the care and upkeep of her husband, Marc, and their two beautiful daughters. But now, held in a room against her will, Alexandra is forced to imagine how her family is coping in the wake of her disappearance. She finds solace in memories of their past, recalling her courtship with Marc and their marriage—all that he saved her from, all that she’s lost.
Marc’s pain is visceral. He thinks of nothing but Alexandra. Even when the police discover her bloody belongings, he cannot accept that she is gone. Marc is the only one who believes she’s still alive, and he channels his pain into action, embarking on his own journey to find his wife, one that will lead him to discover answers to questions he never wanted to ask.
Previously published as Exhibit Alexandra
“An astutely written, complex debut.”—The Guardian
“Beautifully insidious, a novel that outwits expectation at every turn.”—Francis Spufford, author ofGolden Hill
“[A] provocative debut thriller . . . Bell’s daring performance can’t be ignored.”—Publishers Weekly(starred review)
Editions of His Perfect Wife
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781524761073
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781524761080
- EBook
- ISBN 9781524761097
- EBook
- ISBN 9781984825254
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593107706
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593107713
Read an Excerpt
His Perfect Wife proves how unknowable those closest to us can be.
“This smart, mirror maze of a thriller bristles with sharp edges, twisting familiar Gone Girl themes into Bell’s own intense creation.”—Kirkus Reviews
Before she disappeared, Alexandra Southwood lived an average, happy life: devoted to the care and upkeep of her husband, Marc, and their two beautiful daughters. But now, held in a room against her will, Alexandra is forced to imagine how her family is coping in the wake of her disappearance. She finds solace in memories of their past, recalling her courtship with Marc and their marriage—all that he saved her from, all that she’s lost.
Marc’s pain is visceral. He thinks of nothing but Alexandra. Even when the police discover her bloody belongings, he cannot accept that she is gone. Marc is the only one who believes she’s still alive, and he channels his pain into action, embarking on his own journey to find his wife, one that will lead him to discover answers to questions he never wanted to ask.
Previously published as Exhibit Alexandra
“An astutely written, complex debut.”—The Guardian
“Beautifully insidious, a novel that outwits expectation at every turn.”—Francis Spufford, author ofGolden Hill
“[A] provocative debut thriller . . . Bell’s daring performance can’t be ignored.”—Publishers Weekly(starred review)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is His Perfect Wife about?
His Perfect Wife proves how unknowable those closest to us can be.
“This smart, mirror maze of a thriller bristles with sharp edges, twisting familiar Gone Girl themes into Bell’s own intense creation.”—Kirkus Reviews
Before she disappeared, Alexandra Southwood lived an average, happy life: devoted to the care and upkeep of her husband, Marc, and their two beautiful daughters. But now, held in a room against her will, Alexandra is forced to imagine how her family is coping in the wake of her disappearance. She finds solace in memories of their past, recalling her courtship with Marc and their marriage—all that he saved her from, all that she’s lost.
Marc’s pain is visceral. He thinks of nothing but Alexandra. Even when the police discover her bloody belongings, he cannot accept that she is gone. Marc is the only one who believes she’s still alive, and he channels his pain into action, embarking on his own journey to find his wife, one that will lead him to discover answers to questions he never wanted to ask.
Previously published as Exhibit Alexandra
“An astutely written, complex debut.”—The Guardian
“Beautifully insidious, a novel that outwits expectation at every turn.”—Francis Spufford, author ofGolden Hill
“[A] provocative debut thriller . . . Bell’s daring performance can’t be ignored.”—Publishers Weekly(starred review)
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in His Perfect Wife?
Fiction > Thriller / suspense fiction
Where can I read a sample of His Perfect Wife?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781524761073
Who is/are the Author/s of the book His Perfect Wife?
Natasha Bell
Who is the Publisher of the book His Perfect Wife?
Crown
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
His Perfect Wife is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781524761073) and paperback(ISBN 9781524761080) and ebook(ISBN 9781524761097) and ebook(ISBN 9781984825254) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593107706) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593107713)
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