What the Wife Knew

What the Wife Knew is a domestic thriller by Darby Kane, the #1 international bestselling author of Pretty Little Wife. The novel centers on Addison, who becomes a wealthy widow after her husband, Dr. Richmond Dougherty—a renowned pediatric surgeon and national hero—dies from a fall down the stairs. Their brief ninety-seven-day marriage was marked by two prior suspicious "accidents" involving Richmond, leading neighbors to suspect Addison's involvement in his death. However, Addison is perplexed by the situation, as she had contemplated ending Richmond's life herself. Determined to uncover the truth behind her husband's demise and the earlier attempts on his life, Addison delves into Richmond's past, only to find herself targeted. A chilling message left on her bedroom wall—"You will pay"—intensifies her fear and urgency to solve the mystery.