The Wife Who Knew Too Much by Michele Campbell: Book Review

In my latest thriller read The Wife Who Knew Too Much, Tabitha is reintroduced to Connor when he enters the restaurant she is working in. She has never forgotten the romance they shared as teens and still feels the physical attraction to him. But she knows he’s married to Nina, twenty years Connor’s senior and a very wealthy woman. There’s evidence of that in many of the magazines and newspapers she reads. When he requests to see her after her shift, she can’t help herself and agrees. The two begin an affair, and meet frequently. He tells her that she is the true love of his life, but that the pre-marital contract between he and his wife precludes him from leaving the marriage at this time. Then Nina is found dead in her own pool, the night of a large party at their estate. Tabitha has crashed the party to speak with Connor who isn’t returning her calls. There is a lot of mystery behind Nina’s death. Did Nina commit suicide as the medical examiner suggests, or was she actually murdered?

This book has a lot going on and I felt compelled to read what was going to happen next. The story is primarily told from Tabitha’s point of view, with occasional flashes to the past from Nina. The suspense of this book lies in Tabitha’s ability to determine who she could trust and who she couldn’t. The book emphasizes the power of money and with it the loss of morality. It is full of twists and misconceptions. The character development and flow of the book were both very good, and I felt satisfied with the ending.

I listened to the audiobook edition of The Wife Who Knew Too Much which was narrated by Dylan Moore who gives a very good performance. Her voice is crisp, articulate and well-paced. I did not feel as though her performance enhanced or took anything away from the book, and would certainly not hesitate to listen to her performance in another audiobook.

My rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️/5.