An Inconvenient Wife

Name: An Inconvenient Wife
Brand: Dreamscape Media
Availability: InStock
Author: Karen E. Olson
ISBN: 9781666657937

Author: Karen E. Olson

Narrator: Nikki Thomas

Unabridged: 9 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Dreamscape Media

Published: 04/02/2024

Categories: Fiction, Suspense & Thriller, Mystery & Detective, Women Sleuths, Crime

Synopsis

Kate Parker knows what she’s getting into when she marries billionaire businessman Hank Tudor—she’s his sixth wife, after all, and was by his side (as his assistant) when his fifth marriage to actress Caitlyn Howard fell apart. But honeymoon plans go awry when a headless body is discovered near Hank’s summer home, forcing Kate to contend with two more of his exes: Catherine Alvarez—the first—who lives as a shut-in with her computers, carefully following Tudor Enterprises; and Anna Klein—the fourth—who runs a bed-and-breakfast where she and her wife keep a steady eye on things—particularly Hank’s children, Lizzie and Teddy. In this clever and suspenseful reimagining of Tudor-era betrayals, these three women become entwined in a deadly game of cat and mouse—with each other, Hank, and Hank’s brilliant fixer, Tom Cromwell—as Kate seeks to solve the puzzle of who the murdered woman is, who killed her, and whether her death has any connection to the other headless body from eight years ago.

About Karen E. Olson

Karen E. Olson is the winner of the Sara Ann Freed Memorial Award and a Shamus Award finalist. She is the author of the Annie Seymour mysteries, the Tattoo Shop mysteries, and the Black Hat thrillers. Karen was a longtime editor, both in newspapers and at Yale. She lives in North Haven, Connecticut.

About Nikki Thomas

Nikki Thomas is a professional voiceover artist with over a decade of experience. She has lent her talents to commercials, corporate videos, audiobooks, and video games. She resides in Brooklyn, New York.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Wendy on May 18, 2024

I liked it until I got to the end. Very disappointed in how it ended. No closure... lots of loose ends. No explanation of anything.......more

Goodreads review by Kelli on May 09, 2024

I really could have used some more catharsis in this book. When I finished I literally said “what?”......more

Goodreads review by Mary on September 17, 2024

4.25/5 I didn't have Karen E. Olson on my radar until I started seeing An Inconvenient Wife everywhere, but if she writes more books like this I am in! It was a 1-day read for me and once I started, I just couldn't put it down. Through various viewpoints, we get lots of twists and turns as well as so......more

Goodreads review by Lois on April 04, 2024

4 solid stars! This was a cozy mystery-esque modern retelling of King Henry VIII of England and his 6 wives. If the reader is unfamiliar with the history and the players, expect a cozy mystery style set-up. Now, this definitely has reveals and surprises, but the focus of the story is understandably m......more

Goodreads review by Desiree on July 24, 2024

THE GOOD: A super-fun retelling of the Henry VIII story in a modern setting with divorced wives, step-children, and suburban settings. If you're a fan of the Tudor era novels, and would enjoy a light-hearted take, then this is for you! You'll have great fun matching up the modern-day and modern-named......more

Quotes

"Narrator Nikki Thomas gives an engaging and expressive performance of this richly detailed drama . . . This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a contemporary cozy-ish mystery with a Tudor twist. Recommended for fans of Jilly Gagnon, Richard Osman, and Angie Kim." –Library Journal

It is the wives in this story who offer glimpses of interesting backgrounds and ranges of emotions that feel more and more relatable as multiple mysteries begin to unravel.