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ALAFAIR BURKE, THE WIFE
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The Fragility of Trust
- Angela struggles with protecting her family while suspecting betrayal by her husband, Jason
- Trust is fragile, and hidden secrets can unravel even the strongest bonds
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The Complexity of Justice
- Jason faces allegations of sexual misconduct that disrupt his public image and family life
- The book delves into the blurred lines between innocence and guilt in legal and personal contexts
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The Danger of Secrets
- Angela harbors a devastating secret that could destroy her family if exposed
- The narrative highlights how personal truths can jeopardize even carefully curated lives
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The Power of Perception
- The story explores how public opinion, fueled by media and appearances, shapes lives and outcomes
- Angela and Jason’s realities are distorted by external judgment and their own doubts
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Feminine Resilience
- Angela navigates complex emotions and challenges while trying to uncover the truth
- Her resilience showcases the strength required to balance loyalty, motherhood, and self-preservation
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211 reads
The Cost of Lies
- Lies, even those told with good intentions, entangle characters in a web of deception
- The novel underscores the devastating consequences of dishonesty on relationships and identity
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220 reads
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CURATOR'S NOTE
Alafair Burke's The Wife explores the unraveling of trust and the complexities of justice when Jason, a charismatic professor, faces allegations of misconduct. Through Angela’s perspective, the book examines loyalty, hidden truths, and the fragility of appearances, offering a gripping tale of resilience and the consequences of deception
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