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Jeffrey Archer Presents: New Wife: A Story Kindle Edition

by Mark Trainer (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.1 out of 5 stars 2,311 ratings

"This is a moving story, well told and beautifully written."
--Jeffrey Archer

In celebration of Jeffrey Archer's latest short story collection, And Thereby Hangs a Tale, St. Martin's Press sponsored the "Jeffrey Archer Presents" Short Story Competition. #1 New York Times bestselling author and master of the short story Jeffrey Archer is known for the precise wit and timely revelations in his tales, and now with this short story competition he has had the opportunity to recognize those same outstanding gifts in winner Mark Trainer's New Wife.

What if you woke up with a lifetime of memories but were unable to recognize the wife you shared so many of them with? That's exactly what happens to Danny when his wife Eve comes down the steps one morning. Her hair, her mouth, her hands—everything—it's all wrong. He's certain it's just not her. But then why is Danny the only one who doesn't recognize this "new wife?"

Confused and more afraid than he's willing to admit even to himself, Danny's responsibilities as a husband to a woman he doesn't know and father to a son with hidden problems force Danny to face a future that is only slightly less knowable than his past.

An intimate look at a man trying to hold his family together while he seems to be coming apart, Mark Trainer's New Wife is a remarkable story brimming with insight and affection.

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  1. Print length
    25 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    St. Martin's Press
  4. Accessibility
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  5. Publication date
    7 Dec. 2010
  6. File size
    216 KB
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004EPYWME
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ St. Martin's Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 7 Dec. 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 216 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 25 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1429957533
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer reviews:
    3.1 out of 5 stars 2,311 ratings

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Customers find the book to be a good read with a great author, though the story length receives mixed reactions with some finding it engaging while others say it goes nowhere. Several customers note that the narrative is confusing.

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22 customers mention ‘Readability’22 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a very good read, with one customer noting how it kept them engaged until the end.

"...Worth buying, great author." Read more

"...books Jeffrey Archer is always a good read , and Mark Trainers book was so revealing , sad that there are so many weird people in this world that..." Read more

"But nothing special. Archer writes quite good books with detailed and amusing plots. His recommendations however leave something to be desired...." Read more

"the usual JA book, a really good tho' short read with a twist, is there a better writer in Britain?" Read more

41 customers mention ‘Story length’17 positive24 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the story length of the book, with some finding it engaging while others note that it goes nowhere and has a poor ending.

"When I purchased this I didn't realise that it was a short read novel. Imagine my disappointment when I came to its end!Another J A Gem...." Read more

"Altho this is a short read it was really a good story and I enjoyed it. Worth buying, great author." Read more

"...Secondly it was a very poor story with a terrible ending from an American author. Luckily I only paid 99p and it wasn’t worth it." Read more

"...Archer writes quite good books with detailed and amusing plots. His recommendations however leave something to be desired. Don't be fooled." Read more

4 customers mention ‘Difficulty to follow’0 positive4 negative

Customers find the book difficult to follow and confusing.

"Average Not a particularly good way to send 20 minutes. A bit confused as story goes nowhere really. Not the best" Read more

"I couldent get into this book, I have read quite a few of Mr Archers books but this is the first time I just couldent make head nor tale of it ." Read more

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Top reviews from United Kingdom

  • Madeline Neil
    5.0 out of 5 stars NEW Wife
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 January 2015
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    When I purchased this I didn't realise that it was a short read novel. Imagine my disappointment when I came to its end!Another J A Gem. Oh well now I'll just have to scroll through all the ones already devoured by me to find an unread J.Archer?
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  • Mrs. Jacqueline Doak
    3.0 out of 5 stars Short Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 December 2012
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    Altho this is a short read it was really a good story and I enjoyed it. Worth buying, great author.
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  • Jonathan Hinchliffe
    1.0 out of 5 stars Don’t be fooled like I was
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 June 2019
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    Didn’t realise that’s it’s not a Jeffery Archer book and a short story. My mistake! Using his name to present a book is a con in my opinion. Secondly it was a very poor story with a terrible ending from an American author. Luckily I only paid 99p and it wasn’t worth it.
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  • shirley tizard
    4.0 out of 5 stars comments
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 May 2013
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    I enjoyed both the above books Jeffrey Archer is always a good read , and Mark Trainers book was so revealing , sad that there are so many weird people in this world that treat kids so badly, and good to know that Paul was able to tell his storyComments
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  • Neil Spurgeon
    2.0 out of 5 stars Ok
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 May 2013
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    But nothing special. Archer writes quite good books with detailed and amusing plots. His recommendations however leave something to be desired. Don't be fooled.
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  • RM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Aaah Jeffrey Archer book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 April 2023
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    the usual JA book, a really good tho' short read with a twist, is there a better writer in Britain?
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  • Jean Nicoll
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting topic
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 August 2024
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    Unusual read - mixed up mind and reality confusing
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  • Claire Webber
    1.0 out of 5 stars Short story!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 August 2013
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    I'm not aware that this story was advertised as a short story (52pages). I was just getting in to the story when it ended abruptly. Disappointing!
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  • Robin Sheldon
    1.0 out of 5 stars What a disappointment.
    Reviewed in Canada on 9 May 2017
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    Seriously Jeffrey Archer! - this garbage is way out of character for an author with your talent, I am beyond disappointed.
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  • Eva
    3.0 out of 5 stars Short stories
    Reviewed in the United States on 16 August 2013
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    I LOVE short stories - probably something to do with my attention span - interesting what happens to attention span as the years move on by. I like Jeffrey Archer - well, at least a good half of it. This story did not grab my imagination. Well written as usual. On the other hand I must say that I love reading short stories that one can buy one at a time. one can buy Nicole Krauss by the story as well. This whole new way of reading sure has captured my imagination
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Don't know yet
    Reviewed in India on 17 August 2017
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    I have ready just 5 pages or something yet, can't tell. Give me time to read it before forcing me to write a review. I don't have it yet.
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  • Sue Maynes
    4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good story.
    Reviewed in Australia on 27 January 2019
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    This story was NOT written by Jeffrey Archer. He just presented the short story competition , this story came out of. The author is Mark Trainer.

    One day, Danny's wife disappears to be replaced by someone who looked like Eve, dressed like her, sounded like her - but he knew it wasn't her. His son acted like it was her. To add to the situation, Danny forgot something he never forgot. Then didn't recognize the school he had gone to. It took a sudden ferocious moment to change things.

    Pretty good story.
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  • Kindle Customer
    1.0 out of 5 stars Bad
    Reviewed in India on 24 November 2017
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    Not worth reading..no meaning to the book indeed. Not recommended for any one. Expected something better as it's a new edition
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