Every morning, I sit at the same table of my favourite café, sip my cappuccino, and watch them.
The woman has no idea I’m watching, day after day, unravelling the secrets of her life. I see the way she smiles when he arrives, how she glances over her shoulder… like someone who is hiding something.

This is a good and easy read but I wouldn’t classify it as a thriller. It’s got a good pace and story but it’s a little predictable at times. It would make a good holiday read. It’s well written and enjoyable.

Diana Wilkinson's The Girl in the Window is a compelling psychological thriller that blends mystery, suspense, and emotional depth, drawing readers into a world where nothing is as it seems. With an eerie atmosphere and complex characters, Wilkinson delivers a story that keeps you guessing until the final page.

The novel centers around a mysterious figure – a girl seen in a window, staring out at the world. The story begins with a sense of foreboding, as the protagonist, a woman who becomes obsessed with this figure, starts to uncover unsettling truths about the girl’s life and her own connection to the case. As the plot unravels, the protagonist's investigation into the girl’s past takes unexpected turns, revealing dark secrets and hidden motives that lead to a shocking conclusion.

Wilkinson’s writing is atmospheric and filled with tension, as she masterfully creates an air of mystery surrounding both the girl in the window and the protagonist’s own life. The pacing is steady, with each chapter offering just enough information to keep readers hooked while leading them down a path full of twists and red herrings. The psychological tension builds as the reader gets drawn deeper into the characters’ worlds, especially as they begin to question their own perceptions of reality.

The characters are well-developed, particularly the protagonist, whose personal struggles and motivations are explored with nuance. Her obsession with the girl and her own involvement in the investigation add layers of complexity to the story. The girl, who remains an enigma throughout much of the novel, is gradually revealed through snippets of her past, each layer of her history adding to the mystery.

The central themes of The Girl in the Window revolve around perception, obsession, and the secrets that people are hiding. Wilkinson delves into the psychology of both the protagonist and the girl, exploring how their lives are shaped by trauma and the choices they make. The story raises questions about trust, memory, and the truth, leaving readers to question how much they can really believe.

Conclusion: The Girl in the Window is an intriguing psychological thriller that combines mystery with a deep exploration of its characters’ psyches. Diana Wilkinson keeps readers captivated with her complex plot, layered characters, and a series of unexpected twists. This novel is perfect for fans of psychological suspense and thrillers that challenge perceptions and keep you on the edge of your seat.

I was looking forward to reading this after her previous book. I really enjoyed reading this one too and it kept me fully engaged. It was an easy read, set over a reasonably short period of time, so very easy to follow.

Izzy is The Girl In The Window who sits in Angeleon’s cafe every morning watching the world go by.
Who catches sight of her husband Jed, going in and out of the house across the street.
Therein lies the beginning of this thrilling family dramatic murder mystery.
I stayed up until 3 am reading this book and finally had to stop so I could get rest for work the next day.
It has all the details I enjoy in an incredible dramatic murder mystery.
This book left me wanting to read more books from Diana Wilkinson.
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#DianaWilkinson
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Secrets, lies, deceit and suspense: this book has it all. A fast paced thriller that will keep you hooked with every turn of the page with a tense and gripping conclusion. Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books and the author for the chance to review.

Oh the wicked lies that men can tell! And some women too judging by this book. A very enjoyable read that kept me guessing. I was engaged throughout and found it a thoroughly enjoyable read. It will make a very nice cosy read in front of the fire this winter.

This is a great book. Once I started couldn't put it down. Hiding, cheating everything is there in the plot.

Overall this is a very good book. I rate it 5/5.

A gripping story with twists that I didn't see coming.
Couldn't put it down at all. Very gritty a good read

My first read from this Author and loved it very gripping and an addictive read. Bella is a writer for a magazine an agony Aunt, but she loves peace and quiet she loves sitting and watching people she is married to Jed she thinks she has a happy marriage. but one day she sees something she wishes she had not. but Bella likes a mystery and starts doing her own unraveling what will she believe and should she keep digging in to lives it's so good so recommend.

This was the first book I’ve read by Diana Wilkinson and hadn’t looked up any reviews on the book or any of the author’s other work before finishing this title. The premise sounded intriguing and I enjoy thrillers, so I gave it a go.

The story is told in first-person POV by the protagonist, a part-time columnist with much too much time on her hands. The story follows her exploits as she watches her husband from a coffee shop as he visits another woman. The cast of characters is small, and the protagonist doesn’t have much to fill her time, so a lot of the exposition is her making tea, drinking coffee, or visiting the cafe or library.

Because of the many mundane day-to-day details of the protagonist’s life driving much of the story forward, I think this book may have been better at a short story or novella. The concept was interesting, but there wasn’t much “thriller” to this “psychological thriller”. I’d describe it as a tepid domestic mystery without much teeth or a surprising twist.

Another cracking read from Ms Wilkinson. This book had me gripped from the first page and I would recommend it to any fans of mystery/domestic noir. The writing flows so well, which is always the case with this author. It is definitely a sleep stealer! With a captivating plot that involves infidelity, family secrets and suspected murder, I give this book a full 5 stars.

Not a bad storyline but was a very slow burner for two thirds of the book. It was an ok finish when the pace picked up towards the end I wouldn’t class it as a thriller though, felt more like a drama/ soap opera. I will still look to read more by this author though as I did like her style of writing, just needs to be a faster paced story.

A bit of a slow burner until towards the end when the story picked up and a lot of things fell into place, all through the book, Tegan was mentioned and I got the impression that she might have been a figment of Issy’s imagination. Honestly I did struggle with this book and felt at one point of not finishing it but I’m glad now I kept going.

Thanks to netgalley, the publisher and author for this ARC.

I just had a really hard time with this book. The story was ok, but slow....I feel some things were ignored and some parts just not followed through on. I do enjoy this author, and I'm hoping unlike the next book a lot more.

The Girl In The Window by Diana Wilkerson, Izzy is married to Jed and writes an advice column in the local London paper. Because she works from home every morning she likes to go and get a couple of cups of coffee and this is where she learns the redhead she’s been watching is the same one her husband has been visiting and only learns this when he gets in an accident on his bicycle in front of her home. She starts to totally have a love hate relationship with Jed unbeknownst to him , she even learns the little boy who lives with the woman is Jed‘s son but she doesn’t confront him. instead letting it play out in her advice column. At the same time she meets Adam a guy who is good looking and knows it and although she resist falling for his charms at first it still doesn’t stop the butterflies from fluttering in her stomach. When the mistress, Jed, Adam and Izzy’s story starts to intersect the first person is found deceased at the bottom of the stairs and although it isn’t any of the main players in one way or another the death benefits them all but that won’t be the last death by then all the secrets will be out or at least most of them will. I really love this author‘s books and find most of them to be fast paste but that wasn’t the case with this one and despite all the eyerolling stretching of disbelief and other things I don’t like in thrillers I still really found myself enjoying this book an wanting to see how it ended. #NetGalley, #BoldwoodBooks, #DianaWilkerson, #TheGirlInTheWindow,

This is a good story with a good plot and great characters, but it's so, so slow. Typically British, and not for me.

I absolutely loved this book. It was captivated from the beginning - a real page turner. I loved how the story unfolded. Just when you think you have solved the clues another twist comes along and you are back to square one. A great story well written.

This book had a great plot with intriguing characters. I’ll definitely be looking out for more from this author.

Sitting in her favourite cafe every morning Izzy, an agony aunt, watches the woman in the flat opposite. Most mornings the woman welcomes a man into the flat, a man Izzy knows very well as it's her husband Jed.
But unwilling at present to confront him she uses her weekly agony column in the local magazine to draw out answers from loyal readers to her dilemma.
I found this a quick easy read, more a drama than a thriller. A novel of secrets and lies that of course always unravel with disastrous consequences.

2.5 stars!!!

A woman observes a man visiting a pretty brunette in the flat across the street from her favorite café every week. She realizes the man is her husband, and now must decide how to handle this revelation without him finding out she knows.

I was extremely disappointed by this book. I have always been a fan of previous titles by this author, but this one fell short. The pacing was slow, and I found it difficult to become engaged with the story. Despite my usual policy of not abandoning advance reader copies, I persevered.

The plot of the book seemed far-fetched, as the protagonist's actions did not align with what a typical person would do in her situation. I don't want to spoil anything, but the book had a slow-burning mystery vibe.

I understand the immense pressure of following up a successful book, but I have certain expectations when it comes to writing. Unfortunately, this author did not meet those expectations with this particular work. This book left me feeling frustrated and unfulfilled. While the concept had potential, the execution was lackluster, uninteresting, and overall disheartening.

In the end, everyone has different tastes when it comes to books, and I encourage readers to give this book a chance and form their own opinions. Just because it wasn't for me doesn't mean it won't resonate with someone else.

Thank you, Boldwood Books for digital ARC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.