# The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives: A GMA Book Club Pick - Paperback

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by **Elizabeth Arnott** (Author)

**_GOOD MORNING AMERICA_ BOOK CLUB PICK ∙ A LIBRARYREADS PICK ∙ A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026 FROM _MARIE CLAIRE_ ∙ A BEST BOOK FOR BOOK CLUBS FROM _GLAMOUR_ ∙ A _SOUTHERN LIVING_ BOOK WE CAN'T WAIT TO READ THIS MARCH**

A remarkable trio whose lives have been cracked wide open by their husbands' crimes unite to catch a serial killer in this dazzlingly captivating novel.

Beverley, Elsie, and Margot are not your average housewives. They are all wives of convicted killers. During the sun-drenched summer of 1966, the three women form an unlikely friendship after the discoveries of their husbands' brutal crimes. With their exes--some of California's most infamous murderers--dead or behind bars, they are attempting to forge a new future for themselves.

Headstrong Beverley tries compulsively to maintain control of everything around her, all while raising two children. Bookish Elsie fights to make a name for herself in the newsroom, working among men who sneer at her career goals. Glamorous Margot prefers partying to homemaking and devotes all her energy to upholding the appearance that everything is fine--anything to quell the shame from her husband's deceit.

They know people look at them and think only one thing: How could they _not_ have known what their husbands were doing? How much are they to blame? And yet when a string of local killings hits the news, the three women--underestimated, overlooked, shrewd--decide to get to work. After all, who better to catch a killer than those who have shared their lives and homes with one?

At once a riveting portrayal of shattered trust and a story of gripping suspense, _The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives_ is a testament to the intricacies of women's lives and how the deep bonds of female friendship can empower, uplift, and lead us to endure.

### Author Biography

**Elizabeth Arnott** is an award-winning writer and journalist and has written critically acclaimed historical fiction as Lizzie Pook. Her work--covering everything from true crime to Arctic exploration--has featured in publications including _The Sunday Times_, _National Geographic_, _The New York Times Book Review_, and _The Guardian_. She lives with her husband and their young daughter in London, where she spends far too much time drinking iced coffee and watching serial killer shows.

**Number of Pages:** 416

**Dimensions:** 0.92 x 9.17 x 6.18 IN

**Publication Date:** March 03, 2026

**Large Print:** Yes

## Details

- **Price:** 39.0 GBP
- **Vendor:** BooksCloud
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books, Fiction, Price Written on Book, Suspense, Thrillers, Women

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