The Wife Who Ran Away

The Wife Who Ran Away by Tess Stimson is a compelling, emotionally charged, and sharply observed novel about a woman at the end of her tether — and what happens when she finally does something about it. From a bestselling author known for her incisive, honest fiction about the pressures of modern domestic life, this is a book that speaks directly to anyone who has ever felt trapped, taken for granted, or invisible within the roles that life has assigned them.

Kate has given everything to her marriage, her children, and her household for years. Invisible, exhausted, and increasingly desperate, she reaches a breaking point — and simply leaves. What follows is both a genuine thriller — where is Kate, and is she safe? — and a deeply humane examination of what the members of her family discover about themselves, each other, and the marriage they thought they understood in her absence.

Stimson writes with the kind of intimate knowledge of family dynamics and female experience that makes this book feel genuinely true — not in a comfortable way, but in the way that good fiction forces us to look honestly at things we would rather avoid. Published by Pan Macmillan, The Wife Who Ran Away is a gripping, thoughtful, and emotionally resonant read.

Product Details

Author: Tess Stimson
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN-13: 9780330522014
Dimensions: Approx. 20 × 13 × 2 cm
Weight: Approx. 0.28 kg
Delivery Time: 3–5 Business Days