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The Widow
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett
- Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Exclusive to Audible! Listen to a discussion between the author and the narrator of The Widow at the end of this recording.
We've all seen him: the man - the monster - staring from the front page of every newspaper, accused of a terrible crime.
But what about her: the woman who grips his arm on the courtroom stairs - the wife who stands by him?
Jean Taylor's life was blissfully ordinary. Nice house, nice husband. Glen was all she'd ever wanted: her Prince Charming.
Until he became that man accused, that monster on the front page. Jean was married to a man everyone thought capable of unimaginable evil.
But now Glen is dead, and she's alone for the first time, free to tell her story on her own terms.
Jean Taylor is going to tell us what she knows.Critic Reviews
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- Kerry
- 19-03-2016
Loved this book!
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The reading of this book was brilliant, I was captivated from the beginning and was unable to stop listening
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- Rachel
- 13-03-2016
Great story!
Loved it, can't wait for the next books in the series. some of the story was a little slow, but great overall.
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- Annie
- 06-02-2016
Just all round amazing
Would you listen to The Widow again? Why?
I would definitely listen to this book again. The narrator really brought the characters to life in such a believable way that you actually forgot the book is only being read by one person, which is exactly what the story needed to bring the multiple perspectives to life.
Who was your favorite character and why?
I really responded to Jeanie simply because she was such a tragic character.
What does Clare Corbett bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Clare Corbett is seriously talented. She seemed to embody the characters with the slightest change of her voice, definitely one of the best narrators I've heard so far.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
This book made me feel really sad but at the same time it took normal parts of life and examined them, like how we are able to cover concern with niceties. Everything in the character's lives seemed to be somewhat subdued by a cup of tea, which I completely understand.
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- Karen
- 07-02-2016
Totally absorbing
Where does The Widow rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
One of the best
Which character – as performed by Clare Corbett – was your favourite?
Jeanie
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Loved this book - couldn't unplug my headphones for 24 hrs.
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- Rodney Wetherell
- 12-12-2019
Engaging detective story
For the first few chapters I had my doubts about this book, with its very naive central character Jean Taylor - I kept wondering how she had managed to stay in the 1950s, mentally, in various ways. I was more interested in other characters such as journalist Kate, and DI Bob Sparks, However, gradually Jean became more interesting, particularly as her potential complicity in her husband's crime was raised. Both of them had the capacity to divide their brains, ie not to let the right brain know what the left brain was doing. Fiona Barton's ability to handle this was the most interesting aspect of the book, perhaps. I found the investigation too detailed in places, getting a bit boring - but could see the point of it, to show how painstaking police and journalistic work needs to be. She has a background in journalism which she has mined to good effect, and does not miss the chance to criticize the media sharply, through the mouths of its subjects.
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- Ron Ander
- 28-05-2016
excellent
great story that keeps you guessing and engaged. brilliant narration, highly recommend you downloading it
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- Mandy
- 11-09-2016
Excellent
Was a bit concerned about the topic. But it was really good. Ending great. Great narrator. A must!
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- Joan
- 21-07-2016
Book with a difference..
I suffer from Tinnitus and the only way that I can stop the loud noises in my head so that I can get to sleep of a night time is to listen to Audible. Of corse I fell asleep before the timer runs out and I find the "back" button very useful to get back to where I remember from the night before.
"The Widow" is quite a different type of book and when I first began listening I wasn't so sure I would like it. But I did, I found myself wondering what was going to happen next and how things would turn out for Jeannie, the widow. The narrative was excellent and the readers change with each Character made a big difference in getting to know each one. She was very clear and concise with indecisive speech. A pleasure to listen. I would certainly purchase another book that is read by her.
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- Miss A Goldsworthy
- 13-08-2021
Beautifully Written
Loved the various perspectives of a heinous crime. Narrator was brilliant. Couldn't stop listening.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-06-2019
good book, disappointing comments at end
great book disappointment the screen writer would preferably be a women, empathy isn't restricted by gender. job roles should be achieved via talent
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