The Mad Wife is an audiobook by Meagan Church, narrated by Susan Bennett. The unabridged Audible edition runs 9 hrs 15 mins.
Publisher’s Summary
From bestselling author Meagan Church comes a haunting exploration of identity, motherhood, and the suffocating grip of societal expectations that will leave you questioning the lives we build—and the lies we live.
They called it hysteria. She called it survival.
Lulu Mayfield has spent the last five years molding herself into the perfect 1950s housewife. Despite the tragic memories that haunt her and the weight of exhausting expectations, she keeps her husband happy, her household running, and her gelatin salads the talk of the neighborhood. But after she gives birth to her second child, Lulu’s carefully crafted life begins to unravel.
When a new neighbor, Bitsy, moves in, Lulu suspects that something darker lurks behind the woman’s constant smile. As her fixation on Bitsy deepens, Lulu is drawn into a web of unsettling truths that threaten to expose the cracks in her own life. The more she uncovers about Bitsy, the more she questions everything she thought she knew—and soon, others begin questioning her sanity. But is Lulu truly losing her mind? Or is she on the verge of discovering a reality too terrifying to accept?
In the vein of The Bell Jar and The Hours, The Mad Wife weaves domestic drama with psychological suspense, so poignant and immersive, you won’t want to stop listening.
Audiobook Details
- Narrated by: Susan Bennett
- Length: 9 hrs 15 mins
- Publisher: Recorded Books
- Release year: 2025
- Audible category: Literature & Fiction / Genre Fiction / Family Life
Listener Ratings
The Mad Wife holds an average listener rating of 4.4/5 from 2526 Audible ratings.
On Audible, ratings for this title break down into narration performance and story separately:
- Performance (narration): 4.6/5
- Story: 4.5/5
- 5-star ratings: 61% of all ratings
What Audible Listeners Are Saying
5/5 stars — “Real Life”
This book could have been a non fiction genre. How much of this has happened to so many women who are dismissed and not listen too when suffering with pain and loss. It was wonderfully written, as I could feel every bit of the story in my heart.— Amazon Customer, Audible listener
5/5 stars — “AMeaningful Surprise”
I didn’t know what to expect when I picked this book—it was a quick choice because I needed something to listen to—but I’m so glad I did. It hooked me from the very beginning and never let go. The story is thoughtfully crafted, and the narrator does an exceptional job of bringing Lulu to life. The ending ties everything together in a way that truly hits your heart. Highly recommend.— Amanda, Audible listener
5/5 stars — “Susan Bennett is a fantastic narrator. She makes every story come to life. “
Megan Church is becoming one of my favorite author. Each story is written so well very touching.— Leslie, Audible listener
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