An uplifting, surprising family story with a devastating secret at its heart
‘It was original, beautiful, moving and insanely addictive – I wept and I laughed and I will be recommending it to everyone I know.’ Katie Marsh
When Rachel and Aidan fell in love, they thought it was forever.
She was a brilliant, high-flying scientist. He was her loving and supportive husband.
Now she’s gone, and Aidan must carry on and raise their daughter alone.
But Rachel has left behind her life’s work, a gift of love to see them through the dark days after her death…
A surprising and emotional story starring an unforgettable heroine, for fans of Together, The Summer of Impossible Things and The Time Traveller’s Wife
Your favourite authors can’t stop talking about THE AFTER WIFE:
“I found The After Wife thought-provoking, compelling and strangely real – I loved it. And it kept me reading into the early hours several nights in row!” Isabel Ashdown
“The healing power of love transcends death – This was such a beautifully written, emotionally compelling book. I loved it.” Rachael Lucas
“Absorbing, moving and insightful.” Ann Morgan
“A wonderful, moving novel about family, love, and loss – and how, we can often find in the past what we need in the present. I adored this book – it’s fresh, beautiful, profound and at times funny, it made me cry, but also made me smile.” Sue Watson
“An original moving story about what it means to be human… and what it means to truly love. All the feels!” Tracy Buchanan
WHY READERS ARE GIVING THE AFTER WIFE FIVE STARS:
‘Grab a box of tissues because this beautiful story will make you cry’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars
‘I laughed, cried and enjoyed every page. When is the sequel out?’ – Amazon Reviewer, 5*
‘A proper tear jerker. One of those books that lingers long after you’ve read it.’ – Amazon Reviewer, 5*
‘This is a powerful and moving book but also a real page-turner.’ – Amazon Reviewer, 5*
‘It’s at once funny, pacy and very moving. Have some tissues ready…’ – Amazon Reviewer, 5*
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Reviews
A story of love, loss and the future; it'll bamboozle and confound you in the best of ways
A wonderful, moving novel about family, love, and loss - and how, we can often find in the past what we need in the present. I adored this book - it's fresh, beautiful, profound and at times funny, it made me cry, but also made me smile.
The healing power of love transcends death - This was such a beautifully written, emotionally compelling book. I loved it.
I found The After Wife thought-provoking, compelling and strangely real - I loved it. And it kept me reading into the early hours several nights in row!
An original moving story about what it means to be human... and what it means to truly love. All the feels!
Absorbing, moving and insightful. A compelling vision of what we all stand to gain (and lose) from the rise of the robots.
Whatever our future brings, The After Wife shows us that the human heart never needs an upgrade.
this is a genre-crossing novel about what it means to be human, with a skilful and genuinely touching character arc for its non-human protagonist.
The After Wife is a wonderful, original, and moving story - don't miss it!
The After Wife is a beautiful, engaging story that deals with grief, love, and what makes us human. I adored iRachel! A unique tale that stayed with me long after I finished reading. Fans of The Time Traveller's Wife will love this book.
I was emotionally wrung out by the end.
Unique, poignant, clever. Such a great idea brought to life (or to humanoid) beautifully.
It was original, beautiful, moving and insanely addictive - I wept and I laughed and I will be recommending it to everyone I know.