{"product_id":"the-secret-lives-of-murderers-wives-isbn-9780593952993","title":"The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives","description":"\u003cb\u003eA LibraryReads Pick ∙ A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026 FROM \u003ci\u003eMARIE CLAIRE \u003c\/i\u003e∙ A BEST BOOK FOR BOOK CLUBS FROM \u003ci\u003eGLAMOUR\u003c\/i\u003e ∙ A \u003ci\u003eSOUTHERN LIVING\u003c\/i\u003e BOOK WE CAN'T WAIT TO READ THIS MARCH\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA remarkable trio whose lives have been cracked wide open by their husbands’ crimes unite to catch a serial killer in this dazzlingly captivating novel.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeverley, Elsie, and Margot are not your average housewives. They are all wives of convicted killers. During the sun-drenched summer of 1966, the three women form an unlikely friendship after the discoveries of their husbands’ brutal crimes. With their exes—some of California’s most infamous murderers—dead or behind bars, they are attempting to forge a new future for themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeadstrong Beverley tries compulsively to maintain control of everything around her, all while raising two children. Bookish Elsie fights to make a name for herself in the newsroom, working among men who sneer at her career goals. Glamorous Margot prefers partying to homemaking and devotes all her energy to upholding the appearance that everything is fine—anything to quell the shame from her husband’s deceit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey know people look at them and think only one thing: How could they \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e have known what their husbands were doing? How much are they to blame? And yet when a string of local killings hits the news, the three women—underestimated, overlooked, shrewd—decide to get to work.  After all, who better to catch a killer than those who have shared their lives and homes with one?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt once a riveting portrayal of shattered trust and a story of gripping suspense, \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives\u003c\/i\u003e is a testament to the intricacies of women’s lives and how the deep bonds of female friendship can empower, uplift, and lead us to endure.“Sun-soaked and sinister, gripping and glamorous, this 1960s-set mystery is \u003ci\u003eLessons in Chemistry\u003c\/i\u003e with Californian serial killers. Wickedly clever\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eloved it!”—\u003cb\u003eEllery Lloyd, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Club \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Final Act of Juliette Willoughby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives\u003c\/i\u003e transported me to 1960s California and introduced me to three incredible female characters. Bev, Margo and Elsie felt as complex and flawed as living, breathing women. Beautifully written, with twists that had me compulsively turning the pages. As if Taylor Jenkins Reid wrote a crime novel.”\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e–New York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Emilia Hart\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Mad Men meets Zodiac: \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives\u003c\/i\u003e is a sultry period thriller with a big, hopeful heart. Elizabeth Arnott combines the sweltering glamour of 1960s California with a page-tearing serial killer mystery. But this is also a beautiful, warm book, which captures the nuances of female friendship, the exhaustion of day-to-day misogyny, and the shame of betrayal.”–\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Abigail Dean\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“An unputdownable story about a trio of amateur sleuths unlike any other. \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives\u003c\/i\u003e is more than a crime novel; it is a story of womanhood and friendship under unthinkable circumstances.”—\u003cb\u003eCharmaine Wilkerson, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBlack Cake\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGood Dirt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fresh spin on the mystery genre! I read this wickedly feminist whodunit in just a few sittings. Brimming with sly humor and a twist you’ll never see coming, this is a perfect weekend read for fans of Richard Osman and Nita Prose.”\u003cb\u003e—Sarah Penner, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Apothecary\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Such a unique set-up that absolutely delivers on what it promises\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eI was hooked from the start, growing even more invested as I got to know the three unique women at the story’s core. If you like strong female characters, perfectly timed twists and turns, and great 1960s vibes, this one’s for you!”—\u003cb\u003eKristen Perrin, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHow to Solve Your Own Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Atmospheric, stylish and wholly believable. \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives\u003c\/i\u003e is a highly intelligent, feminist whodunnit with a side order of 1960s fashion.” —\u003cb\u003eJennie Godfrey, author of \u003ci\u003eThe List of Suspicious Things\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A stylish, suspenseful and sharp novel which celebrates female resilience and brilliantly captures the glamour--and darkness--of 1960's California. I loved every minute of my time with Elsie, Beverley and Margot.”—\u003cb\u003eC.L. Miller, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Antique Hunter Guide’s to Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Smart, compelling and expertly crafted, \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives\u003c\/i\u003e takes the spotlight off tawdry killers and shines it instead on those they hurt. In focusing on the women who know better than anyone else how a murderer's mind works, Elizabeth Arnott gives us a rich and thought-provoking novel electric with suspense and vivid in atmosphere. She perfectly evokes the seedy glamour of 1960s California and an infuriating misogynistic establishment that dismisses and shuns the three protagonists, judging them for their former husbands' actions - only making them more determined to protect other women and bring justice to those who deserve it. I loved every twist and turn!”\u003cb\u003e—Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A propulsive, period-set whodunit perfect for anyone who loves early criminal profiling and \u003ci\u003eMad Men\u003c\/i\u003e-era aesthetics with bite.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eParade\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The perfect squad to solve the mystery of an emerging serial killer in town!”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMarie Claire\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Arnott plays scrupulously fair with readers, seeding the narrative with well-disguised clues, but the novel’s real appeal lies in its convincing evocation of the ’60s and its tender depiction of the bond between its leads. It’s a winner.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth Arnott \u003c\/b\u003eis an award-winning writer and journalist and has written critically acclaimed historical fiction as Lizzie Pook. Her work—covering everything from true crime to Arctic exploration—has featured in publications including \u003ci\u003eThe Sunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e. 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