Mystery
The Wife Upstairs
2020·420 pages
In a picture-perfect life upended by tragedy, a silent woman and her devoted caregiver uncover shattering secrets that bind them forever.
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In a picture-perfect life upended by tragedy, a silent woman and her devoted caregiver uncover shattering secrets that bind them forever.
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Victoria Barnett has it all.
A great career as a nurse practitioner. A handsome and loving husband. A beautiful home in the suburbs and a plan to fill it with children. Life is perfect—or so it seems.
Then she’s in a terrible accident… and her life is forever changed.
Sylvia Robinson is hired as a caregiver for Victoria. Sylvia moves into a spare room, feeds Victoria, and takes her on long walks. The two women become friends.
But as it turns out, this simple nursing job is more than ...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Infidelity themes and some sexual content; not highly graphic
Violence & gore
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Murder, gun violence, physical abuse, and detailed injury depictions
Profanity
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Occasional strong language and cursing throughout
Substance use
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Alcohol use appears in the story
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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No evidence found in available sources
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Themes of misogyny, sexism, and marital power imbalance
Self-harm / suicide
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Suicidal thoughts and a death by suicide are depicted
Abuse & suffering
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Central domestic abuse, gaslighting, physical and emotional cruelty
Other
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