
The Marriage Lie
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Narrated by:
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Stephanie Cannon
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Written by:
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Kimberly Belle
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‘Utterly compelling!’ Lisa Hall, bestselling author of Between You and Me
‘A good, old-fashioned page-turner, with a poisonous sting in the tail.’ Daily Mail
She thought they had a perfect marriage….
When a plane crashes, Iris Griffiths watches the news unfold with horror…and then relief. Her beloved husband Will had just flown out from the same airport, but he was on a different flight.
So why is his name on the list of victims?
Surely there’s some mistake – her husband would never lie to her. Would he? But wading deeper into the truth of her husband’s deception, Iris begins to think the unthinkable.
Maybe she’s glad that he’s dead…
A chillingly unsettling psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Paula Hawkins, Liane Moriarty , Shari Lapena and Clare Macintosh. Are you ready to question if everything in your life is really as it seems…
©2016 Kimberly Belle (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers LimitedWhat listeners say about The Marriage Lie
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Impact of Betrayal
Recent research on betrayal resonates profoundly with the spirit of The Marriage Lie, illuminating betrayal as not merely an emotional wound but a complex psychological trauma with far-reaching effects. Betrayal Trauma Theory (BTT) underscores that when trust is shattered within close relationships, the risk for adverse psychological symptoms—such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—significantly increases.
Neuroscientific advances reveal that betrayal trauma can alter the brain’s architecture: the amygdala becomes hyperactive, heightening vigilance and anxiety; the hippocampus struggles with memory processing; and the prefrontal cortex’s capacity for decision-making and concentration is diminished. This neurobiological upheaval explains why survivors often experience fragmented memories, emotional numbness, and dissociation.
Contemporary studies also highlight the phenomenon of “betrayal blindness”—a subconscious defense mechanism where the mind suppresses awareness of betrayal to preserve essential relationships. Even subtle, repeated “microbetrayals” can accumulate, causing psychological harm comparable to single major betrayals.
Therapeutically, modern approaches such as mindfulness-based interventions, narrative reconstruction therapy, and even virtual reality exposure therapy are showing promise in helping individuals process betrayal, rebuild trust, and rewire trauma-related neural pathways. These findings echo the emotional and psychological journey depicted in Belle’s novel, where the protagonist’s struggle to make sense of deception mirrors the real-life process of healing and self-reintegration after betrayal.
In essence, the latest science affirms what The Marriage Lie so poignantly portrays: betrayal is a trauma that reshapes not only our hearts, but also our minds, requiring both time and compassionate support for true recovery.
If you’re drawn to thrillers that blend emotional depth with psychological insight, The Marriage Lie delivers a gripping exploration of the human mind under pressure. It’s a reminder that, in both science and marriage, the truth is often more complicated than it seems.
Perfect for fans of psychological suspense, neuroscience, and the messy realities of love and loss. #BookReview #PsychologyInFiction #TheMarriageLie #KimberlyBelle
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