Rachel Hawkins’s The Wife Upstairs is a twisty, modern reimagining of Jane Eyre set in a wealthy Southern suburb. A young woman with secrets of her own falls for a charming, well-off man whose first wife vanished – and the closer she gets, the more unsettling the truth becomes.
Get the The Wife Upstairs Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printWhat The Wife Upstairs is about
The Wife Upstairs follows Jane, a dog-walker scraping by in an upscale Alabama neighborhood, who becomes involved with Eddie Rochester, a handsome and wealthy local man. Eddie’s wife, Bea, disappeared months earlier in a boating accident along with her best friend, and the unresolved case still hangs over him.
As Jane moves into Eddie’s world and reinvents herself, she can’t shake the feeling that the story of what happened to Bea isn’t finished. Told with sharp twists and shifting secrets, it’s a propulsive domestic suspense novel that slyly updates a classic.
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Why The Wife Upstairs is great on audio
The short chapters and mounting twists make the Wife Upstairs audiobook a quick, binge-able listen. Great for fans of domestic suspense who like a clever spin on a classic.
Who should listen
For readers who love twisty domestic thrillers, unreliable narrators, and modern retellings. If you want a slow literary mystery, this leans toward fast, soapy suspense.
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How to listen to The Wife Upstairs
The Wife Upstairs is available on Audible and Amazon. If you’re new to Audible you can listen with a free trial, or buy the audiobook (also in Kindle and print) on Amazon.
Get the The Wife Upstairs Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printFrequently asked questions
What is The Wife Upstairs based on?
It’s a modern reimagining of Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre, set in a wealthy Southern community.
How can I listen to the audiobook?
It’s available on Audible and Amazon. New Audible members can start with a free trial, or buy it on Amazon.
What happened to Eddie’s first wife?
His wife, Bea, disappeared in a boating accident along with her best friend, and the unresolved case hangs over the story.
Is it a standalone?
Yes – it’s a standalone thriller.