The Silent Bride
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Average rating3.2
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Ratings5
Average rating3.2
In this chilling story from the bestselling author of The Secret Mother, it's the wedding day of Alice's dreams. Until it becomes a nightmare... Alice and Seth are a perfect love story: the handsome doctor and his beautiful fiancée. They're wealthy, well liked and made for each other--the envy of all their friends. Alice can't wait for the day of their dream wedding. But when she arrives at the altar, she doesn't recognise the man waiting to marry her. When this stranger insists he's Seth, her husband-to-be, the entire congregation seems to agree. Even her parents try to persuade Alice to go through with the wedding. As panic sets in, Alice's world comes apart. Where is the real Seth, and why have all traces of him disappeared from her life? Fearing she's losing her mind, she sets out to uncover the truth and escape the nightmare she's living in. But with everyone around her convinced by the fake Seth, how can she ever hope to find the man she loves?
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The Silent Bride is a heart-pounding and suspenseful thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. Shalini Boland masterfully crafts a story filled with twists, turns, and shocking revelations that will leave you breathless.
One of the strengths of the book is its relentless pacing. From the opening pages to the final twist, Boland keeps the tension high and the stakes even higher, drawing the reader deeper into Alice's nightmare with each passing chapter. The sense of unease and uncertainty permeates every page, leaving you questioning who to trust and what is real.
The character of Alice is compelling and sympathetic, making her journey all the more gripping. As she struggles to uncover the truth and reclaim her life, you can't help but root for her every step of the way. Boland expertly captures Alice's fear and desperation, drawing you into her world and keeping you invested in her fate until the very end.
The premise of the story, centered around the unsettling idea of a stranger claiming to be the love of your life, is both chilling and thought-provoking. Boland explores themes of identity, manipulation, and the fragility of trust with nuance and depth, keeping you guessing until the final page.
In conclusion, The Silent Bride is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers. It's a pulse-pounding ride filled with twists and turns that will leave you guessing until the very end. I couldn't recommend it more highly and give it a full 5 stars.
