Description
'I am not my husband. I am innocent. Do you believe me?'
The beautiful, enigmatic wife of a feared dictator stands trial for her late husband's crimes against the people. The world will finally know the truth. But whose? A BBC2 Between the Covers Book Club Pick.
'A gripping, intelligent, utterly-of-the-moment thriller' -- EMMA STONEX, bestselling author of The Lamplighters
'A remarkable new talent' -- ANTHONY HOROWITZ, bestselling author of A Line to Kill
'Compelling, atmospheric... It's BRILLIANT' -- MARIAN KEYES, bestselling author of Again, Rachel
'A gripping and moving debut' -- HARLAN COBEN, bestselling author of Stay Close
WOMAN
I learned early in life how to survive. A skill that became vital in my position.
WIFE
I was given no power, yet I was expected to hold my own with the most powerful man in the country.
MOTHER OF THE NATION
My people were my children. I stood between him and them.
I am not the person they say I am.
I am not my husband.
I am innocent.
Do you believe me?
Visceral and thought provoking, haunting and heartbreaking, The Dictator's Wife will hold you in its grip until its powerful conclusion, and keep you turning the pages long into the night.
Number of pages: 416
Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
The beautiful, enigmatic wife of a feared dictator stands trial for her late husband's crimes against the people. The world will finally know the truth. But whose? A BBC2 Between the Covers Book Club Pick.
'A gripping, intelligent, utterly-of-the-moment thriller' -- EMMA STONEX, bestselling author of The Lamplighters
'A remarkable new talent' -- ANTHONY HOROWITZ, bestselling author of A Line to Kill
'Compelling, atmospheric... It's BRILLIANT' -- MARIAN KEYES, bestselling author of Again, Rachel
'A gripping and moving debut' -- HARLAN COBEN, bestselling author of Stay Close
WOMAN
I learned early in life how to survive. A skill that became vital in my position.
WIFE
I was given no power, yet I was expected to hold my own with the most powerful man in the country.
MOTHER OF THE NATION
My people were my children. I stood between him and them.
I am not the person they say I am.
I am not my husband.
I am innocent.
Do you believe me?
Visceral and thought provoking, haunting and heartbreaking, The Dictator's Wife will hold you in its grip until its powerful conclusion, and keep you turning the pages long into the night.
Number of pages: 416
Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
