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Expat life in Saudi Arabia sparkles with seduction. For the families living in the Middle East kingdom many miles from home, there are well-paid jobs, luxury lifestyles, private education and domestic help, not to mention wall-to-wall sunshine. But there's a dark underbelly too. Overworked husbands are tempted by their young and pretty PAs, while bored housewives who are forbidden to work distract themselves with shopping and idle gossip. But sometimes that gossip is more than petty. Sometimes it can split up families, destroy livelihoods and ruin lives. Since arriving in Saudi Arabia, Anji's life has been defined by her role as a wife and mother. Keeping her busy husband happy by playing the dutiful partner at parties and social events, while doing her best to make sure her children grow up grateful and balanced during their charmed time abroad. But all is not quite what it seems when Anji overhears some local gossip, and the life she thought she was living turns into a sick nightmare.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting, page-turner Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2021 Verified Purchase It's been a long time since I have found a book that I could not put down until I was finished with it. 3 days is all it took. The characters just captivated me and it was a joyous journey seeing how the lead character develops and matures throughout the chapter. As a woman, it's hard not to be rooting for the lead the whole time. It's a captivating book that highlights the extravagances of living in the gulf area but all the drawbacks like the loneliness, and the terrible impacts (always) of gossip and backbiting that inevitably come with it. Helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars Easy read, interesting plot .. Maybe a Netflix series?! Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2021 Verified Purchase Loved reading The Expat Spouse - being one myself I was so intrigued! The book is engaging down to the last page. The title really helps define the plot and the story line takes you on Anji's journey of self discovery. While packed with unpredictable events, the book enlightens us on the reality of being an expat wife, a mother, a friend, a neighbor and a lover... I highly recommend it! 5.0 out of 5 stars I sound not stop reading it! Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2021So much went on in this book. I have no words due to being shocked by what went on. I loved it when it has a lot going on. Made me turn the pages, and want to know what would happen on the next page. The life of an Expat. Something I had no idea about until reading this book. From having the life of getting anything you want, or in a sense being spoiled. How becoming an expat lead down another path for sure. I am not going to say much due to me not wanting to spoil anything. But I highly recommend this book if a reader is wanting something new, and keeps you on the edge of your seat!

5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting, page-turner Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2021 Verified Purchase It's been a long time since I have found a book that I could not put down until I was finished with it. 3 days is all it took. The characters just captivated me and it was a joyous journey seeing how the lead character develops and matures throughout the chapter. As a woman, it's hard not to be rooting for the lead the whole time. It's a captivating book that highlights the extravagances of living in the gulf area but all the drawbacks like the loneliness, and the terrible impacts (always) of gossip and backbiting that inevitably come with it. Helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars Easy read, interesting plot .. Maybe a Netflix series?! Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2021 Verified Purchase Loved reading The Expat Spouse - being one myself I was so intrigued! The book is engaging down to the last page. The title really helps define the plot and the story line takes you on Anji's journey of self discovery. While packed with unpredictable events, the book enlightens us on the reality of being an expat wife, a mother, a friend, a neighbor and a lover... I highly recommend it! 5.0 out of 5 stars I sound not stop reading it! Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2021So much went on in this book. I have no words due to being shocked by what went on. I loved it when it has a lot going on. Made me turn the pages, and want to know what would happen on the next page. The life of an Expat. Something I had no idea about until reading this book. From having the life of getting anything you want, or in a sense being spoiled. How becoming an expat lead down another path for sure. I am not going to say much due to me not wanting to spoil anything. But I highly recommend this book if a reader is wanting something new, and keeps you on the edge of your seat!

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