The Wedding Night, Harriet Walker
The Wedding Night, Harriet Walker
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The Wedding Night

Author: Harriet Walker

Narrator: Sofia Zervudachi

Unabridged: 11 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/01/2021


Synopsis

After ending her engagement, a woman decides to go on a much-needed getaway with her friends to clear her head—but she soon realizes her secret may be the one thing she can’t get away from.

“A twisty, tense and claustrophobic tale of secrets, manipulation and soured relationships. I loved it!”—Claire Douglas, author of Local Girl Missing

When Lizzie calls off her wedding in the south of France only a week before the big day, not even her closest friends know why. But since the château is already paid for, they figure it’s the perfect place to take Lizzie and get her mind off her suddenly single state.

When the group arrives, it’s as if the wedding is waiting for them.

The next day, Lizzie wakes to find her friends have drunkenly reveled in the wedding-that-wasn’t—but not all their antics were benign. Someone is set on tormenting Lizzie, and she can’t figure out who.

The more the friends try to piece together exactly what happened that night, the more secrets start to come out.

The biggest secret of all—the one that must not be revealed—is Lizzie’s. But as intimidating messages appear around the château, it seems that someone intends to pursue her until it is. Will Lizzie ever be able to escape her past, or will it destroy more than one life on this trip?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ceecee on May 31, 2021

Lizzie and Dan call off their wedding due to take place in a secluded house in France. The guests are understandably disappointed but decide to go anyway and persuade Lizzie to come too. What changed Lizzie’s mind about the marriage? Only time will tell. I really like the premise of the book but unf......more

Goodreads review by Anissa on July 11, 2021

A good book but definitely not the psychological thriller the blurb hinted at (I pictured a tale of high body count at a beautiful sequestered location. The place they stay is called the Oratorie de St. Eris and I was counting on epic levels of discord & chaos!). So if, like me, that's why you thoug......more

Goodreads review by Darla on June 20, 2021

Seven people travel to a luxurious French chateau. Their plan is to help the former bride forget the pain of cancelling her destination wedding. They arrive and discover the wedding prep has been done anyway. The bride takes a sleeping pill and hides in a bedroom. Her friends decide to live it up wi......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on November 29, 2022

This was an enjoyable read overall but I would not consider it a psychological thriller. Some parts were long and too drug out and the story didn't really have a lot of action.......more

Goodreads review by Anne on January 11, 2021

I loved The New Girl so was delighted to see this one on NetGalley! And wow, it grabbed me by the throat and tossed me around (in the very best way)! We have three girlfriends, two male friends, a cancelled wedding, and a trip to France since the venue is available. What could possibly go wrong? Eve......more


Quotes

“I devoured The Wedding Night over one weekend. A twisty, tense, and claustrophobic tale of secrets, manipulation, and soured relationships. I loved it!”—Claire Douglas, author of Local Girl Missing

“A thriller for people who hate thrillers: tightly plotted, smartly drawn characters, captivating story with a satisfying twist at the end. Delicious.”—Pandora Sykes, author of How Do We Know We’re Doing It Right?

“A fantastically compelling portrait of female friendship and toxic relationships, as well as a tense, atmospheric thriller.”—Katherine Faulkner, author of Greenwich Park

“An intricate and surprising story of friendship, revenge, and redemption where no one and nothing are quite as they seem. The Wedding Night places female friendships at the center of both the story and the lives of its characters, who are so real you feel you know them. Walker’s writing is beautiful and immersive, and bristles with wry observation.”—Charlotte Philby, author of A Double Life