The Life She Wanted: A Novel
by Anita Abriel
The Life She Wanted: A Novel by Anita Abriel holds a highly rated rating of 4.10 out of 5, based on 11.8K reader ratings. First published in 2016. The book spans 368 pages.
About The Life She Wanted: A Novel
In the aftermath of her financier husband's suicide, Emma Shay Compton's dream life is shattered. Richard Compton stole his clients' life savings to fund a lavish life in NYC and, although she was never involved in the business, Emma bears the burden of her husband's crimes. She is left with nothing. So she goes home to Sonoma County. But starting over isn't easy, and Sonoma is full of unhappy memories, too. And people she'd rather not face, especially Riley Kerrigan. Riley and Emma were like sisters--until Riley betrayed Emma, ending their friendship. Emma left town, planning to never look back. Now, trying to stand on her own two feet, Emma can't escape her husband's reputation and is forced to turn to the last person she thought she'd ever ask for help--her former best friend. It's an uneasy reunion as both women face the mistakes they've made over the years.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Anita Abriel |
| Published | 2016 |
| Pages | 368 |
| Kindle Price | $2.49 |
| Genres | Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.10 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,767 |
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What genre is The Life She Wanted: A Novel?
The Life She Wanted: A Novel is categorized as Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is The Life She Wanted: A Novel worth reading?
Based on 11.8K reader ratings, The Life She Wanted: A Novel has an average score of 4.10 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Life She Wanted: A Novel?
The Life She Wanted: A Novel has 368 pages.
Who wrote The Life She Wanted: A Novel?
The Life She Wanted: A Novel was written by Anita Abriel. It was first published in 2016.
What is the ISBN for The Life She Wanted: A Novel?
The ISBN-13 for The Life She Wanted: A Novel is 9781664705005.
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