A Reliable Wife
by Robert Goolrick

Summary

He placed a notice in a Chicago paper, an advertisement for "a reliable wife." She responded, saying that she was "a simple, honest woman." She was, of course, anything but honest, and the only simple thing about her was her single-minded determination to marry this man and then kill him, slowly and carefully, leaving her a wealthy widow, able to take care of the one she truly loved. What Catherine Land did not realize was that the enigmatic and lonely Ralph Truitt had a plan of his own.

Filled with unforgettable characters, and shimmering with color and atmosphere, A Reliable Wife is an enthralling tale of love and madness, of longing and murder, and finally, of forgiveness, and ultimate love.

Praise

"A killer debut novel ... Good to the riveting end." — USA Today

"Suspenseful ... Jam-packed with delicious twists, turns and surprises from beginning to end." — The Miami Herald

"Engrossing and addictive ... Will leave you both chilled and satisfied." — NPR's Morning Edition

"Astonishing, complex, beautifully written, and brilliant." — Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants

About the Author

Robert Goolrick is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir The End of the World as We Know It. This is his first novel. He lives in New York City.

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