What the Wife Knew by Darby Kane (Paperback)

Addison Dougherty never expected her short marriage to end with her husband’s death and the entire town convinced she is to blame. Richmond Dougherty was a respected surgeon and a public figure, admired for surviving a past tragedy. His sudden fall down the stairs sparks rumours, accusations and scrutiny. Addison’s ninety-seven-day marriage, paired with the two earlier “accidents” Richmond suffered, only fuels suspicion.

As investigators dig into every part of her life, the hostility of the community grows. Kathryn, Richmond’s first wife and the mother of his children, becomes the loudest voice against her. With emotions running high and loyalties divided, Addison faces a wave of pressure from people convinced they know the truth.

But Addison has her own reasons for being in Richmond’s life. She built a plan years ago, long before the town even knew her name. Richmond’s death wasn’t part of that plan, and now she is left to confront the secrets he kept, the damage he caused, and the legacy he left behind.

When a threatening note appears in her bedroom, it becomes clear someone wants to silence her. Addison refuses to back down. She wants answers and she wants the truth exposed, even if the man she intended to ruin is already gone. Her past choices and Richmond’s hidden world collide, pulling her into a dangerous search for clarity in a town determined to see her fall.