The Last Mrs. Parrish: A Novel

By Liv Constantine

A mesmerizing debut about a coolly manipulative woman and a wealthy "golden couple," from a stunning new voice in psychological suspense.

Amber Patterson is fed up. She’s tired of being a nobody: a plain, invisible woman who blends into the background. She deserves more—a life of money and power like the one blond-haired, blue-eyed goddess Daphne Parrish takes for granted.

To everyone in the exclusive town of Bishops Harbor, Connecticut, Daphne—a socialite and philanthropist—and her real-estate mogul husband, Jackson, are a couple straight out of a fairy tale.

Amber’s envy could eat her alive . . . if she didn't have a plan. Amber uses Daphne’s compassion and caring to insinuate herself into the family’s life—the first step in a meticulous scheme to undermine her. Before long, Amber is Daphne’s closest confidante, traveling to Europe with the Parrishes and their lovely young daughters, and growing closer to Jackson. But a skeleton from her past may undermine everything that Amber has worked towards, and if it is discovered, her well-laid plan may fall to pieces. 

With shocking turns and dark secrets that will keep you guessing until the very end, The Last Mrs. Parrish is a fresh, juicy, and utterly addictive thriller from a diabolically imaginative talent.

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Published Jul 3, 2018

Average rating: 7.22

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Readers say *The Last Mrs. Parrish* is a fast-paced, twisty thriller that keeps many turning pages eagerly, especially once the perspective shifts hal...

Mellific
Jul 09, 2026
8/10 stars
I devoured this book. I loved that Amber is such an unlikeable character. I also loved that Mr. Parrish became such an unlikeable character after I was already so invested in Amber getting her comeuppance. This book did an amazing job of proving that appearances aren't always what they seem, and that there is nothing to be gained by envying others. By the end, I was just so thrilled with what happens in Daphne's story. I would definitely recommend this book to someone who loves justice and is patient enough to wait for the payoff.
Jcallaghan
Feb 17, 2026
8/10 stars
A Reese book club pick that surprised me!
K Olson
Jan 14, 2025
6/10 stars
Entertaining beach read, mildly suspenseful. 2.5 stars rounded up because it kept my attention during a pandemic. My book club enjoys thrillers and frankly they start to run one into the other especially if they aren’t well written. Without giving away anything the ending is just too buttoned up and the twists are a bit predictable.
Mary Raven
Jan 28, 2023
6/10 stars
Saw it coming and so it seemed to go on forever
Lorenia Aguirre
Jul 02, 2026
8/10 stars
It was surprising, really enjoyed book.

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