The Last Mrs Sinclair

By T J Emerson

What it’s about?

What would you give for the perfect life?

Leah Williams knows exactly what she wants from life – comfort, luxury and security. All the things she would have had if her childhood hadn’t been derailed by her father’s bad decisions. And then she meets Miles Sinclair. After the death of his wife last year, Miles is ready to start living his life again, and Leah knows just how to help him… what could be so wrong with that?

When Miles takes Leah to his chateau in the South of France, she’s excited to get a taste of the life she deserves, even if it means enduring the presence of Miles’ cousin Vivienne, who seems determined to insert the memory of his dead wife into every conversation.

But the Chateau Clairvallon has a history, not least as the place where the last Mrs Sinclair died. And as Leah discovers more about the accident that took her predecessor’s life, she begins to realise that the family she’s set her sights on isn’t quite what it seems.

What happened that summer?
Was it really an accident?
And is Leah in danger?

What I think:

Leah is young and beautiful and determined to marry a rich man. Money means security and Leah wants a carefree life of luxury.

Miles is the perfect choice. A rich widower, he is ready to marry again and whisks Leah off to his Chateau in France. Everything seems to be going to plan and Leah can’t wait to get a ring on her finger.

But as this wedding day approaches,it seems like Miles is playing games of his own. His relationship with his cousin Vivienne is complex and Leah finds herself  increasingly uncomfortable at the Chateaux. There are unanswered questions about the death of Miles’ first wife and as the wedding day approaches Leah becomes more paranoid and suspicious.

All of the characters are awful! I could Vivienne in particular a really unappealing character. As the stories about the past emerge, it’s hard to feel sympathy for any of the characters.

Despite the gorgeous and idyllic setting, this is a dark twisty read. It’s fast paced and the twists and turns will keep you guessing along the way.

About the author:

Before writing fiction, TJ Emerson worked in theatre and community arts. As well as acting, she ran drama workshops in health care settings, focusing on adults with mental health issues. Her short stories have been widely published in anthologies and literary magazines, and her feature writing has appeared in Stella magazine, Woman’s Own and The Sydney Morning Herald. She has a PhD in Creative Writing from The University of Edinburgh and works as a literary consultant and writing tutor. She is also the Creative Director of The Bridge Awards, a philanthropic organisation that provides micro-funding for the arts.

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Thank you to Boldwood Books for my digital copy of The Last Mrs Sinclair, and to Rachel at Rachel’s Random Resources for inviting me to be a part of this intriguing blog tour.