The Dictator’s Wife by Freya Berry
‘I am not my husband. I am innocent. Do you believe me?’
The beautiful, enigmatic wife of a feared dictator stands trial for her late husband’s crimes against the people. The world will finally know the truth. But whose? A BBC2 Between the Covers Book Club Pick.
‘A gripping and moving debut’ HARLAN COBEN, Sunday Times bestselling author of Stay Close
‘A remarkable new talent’ ANTHONY HOROWITZ, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Line to Kill
‘A gripping, intelligent, utterly-of-the-moment thriller’ EMMA STONEX, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lamplighters
‘Compelling, atmospheric. It’s BRILLIANT’ MARIAN KEYES, Sunday Times bestselling author of Again, Rachel
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WOMAN
I learned early in life how to survive. A skill that became vital in my position.
WIFE
I was given no power, yet I was expected to hold my own with the most powerful man in the country.
MOTHER OF THE NATION
My people were my children. I stood between him and them.
I am not the person they say I am.
I am not my husband.
I am innocent.
Do you believe me?
Buy it online here, or from Audible, or borrow from the library.
This book will be discussed at our meeting on 18 November 2024
Coming soon to the Burton Book Club…
- Fire by John Boyne
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