The Younger Wife(89)

To Mia Freedman and Kena Roach, my early readers and advice givers.

To Mum, for always gleefully pointing out when I’m (confidently) using a word incorrectly – there will never be enough time to absorb your English language pedantry, but our heated discussions about whether the proof is, in fact, in the pudding will always remain among my fondest memories of us.

Finally, to my favourite bunch of weirdos – Christian, Oscar, Eloise and Clementine. Life has its challenges, but there’s one thing I know for sure: weirdos will one day take their rightful place on the throne. Bide your time and when the opportunity presents, don’t hesitate. While you’re waiting, go read a book.





Author’s note


In this novel, you’ll meet a character by the name of Heather Wisher. Heather Wisher is, in fact, the name of a real person – specifically, the winner of my Instagram competition to have a book character named after yourself. I want to be clear that while I used Heather’s name, the character of Heather Wisher as created in The Younger Wife is entirely fictional and not representative of her real-life namesake. (Unless there are any flattering comparisons that Heather would like to draw, in which case, she definitely inspired those parts.)





About the Author

Sally Hepworth is the New York Times bestselling author of six novels, most recently The Good Sister, which was an instant bestseller.

Drawing on the good, the bad and the downright odd of human behaviour, Sally writes incisively about family, relationships and identity. Her domestic thriller novels are laced with quirky humour, sass and a darkly charming tone. They are available worldwide in English and have been translated into 20 languages.

Sally lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband, three children and one adorable dog.