My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney

 

When Eden Fox returns home, she discovers a strange woman in her house claiming that she's Eden Fox. Even more distressing, her husband is siding with the stranger. With no phone or identification, Eden struggles to prove who she is in this psychological thriller filled with twists and turns.

Alice Feeney has knocked it out of the park with her latest novel, My Husband's Wife. The opening pages immediately grab you and fill you with intrigue. Who is the real Eden Fox? As we follow Eden's quest to prove her identity, we learn that she and her husband, Harrison, have recently moved to the small Cornish village of Hope Falls. While Harrison has spent much of his time in London for work, Eden has been a bit of a recluse, devoting her time to remodeling the old property they have bought. As a result, she doesn't know any of the locals so she can't turn to them for proof of her identity. You can feel Eden's desperation as every avenue she pursues yields nothing.

Intertwined with Eden's story is that of Olivia 'Birdy' Bird, a fascinating character. Birdy is an assertive woman, happy in her own company. There is a slightly menacing aura to Birdy, making you wonder about her background. The big question is how the two storylines connected.

As the narrative alternates between Eden and Birdy, we see their stories merge. This convergence brings the reader no closer to answers as each chapter seems to introduce a new shocking revelation, adding to the overall mystery and keeping you turning the pages. The author has crafted such an intricate psychological thriller that it's impossible to guess where each revelation will lead. As I turned the final page, I sat slack-jawed, marvelling at the unanticipated conclusion and saddened to have finished such an engrossing novel.

My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney will be published on 27th January 2026 in hardback, ebook and audio format. My thanks to NetGalley and Pan Macmillan for a review copy.

Author Details

Alice Feeney is a New York Times million-copy bestselling author of novels including His & Hers, Sometimes I Lie, Rock Paper Scissors and Daisy Darker. Her books have been translated into over thirty-five languages, and have been optioned for major screen adaptations, with His & Hers currently in production for Netflix, produced by Jessica Chastain, and starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal.