A Quiet Wife

BY L G DICKSON TROUBADOR £7.99 ★★★★☆

On opening this book, it becomes clear that the title gives away nothing about the nature of our protagonist. And thank God for that. The opening sentence – ‘Sheila enjoyed her reputation as a ruthlessly efficient PA’ – is far more fitting. Shelia is 60, newly retired and dissatisfied with her selfindulgent husband. Dickson’s writing is freakishly relatable as Sheila’s nuanced evaluation of her interactions with the world and her husband make for an addictive read. For holistic ponderings about life, look no further.