A novel of coercive control & survival
His Fourth
Love · Lies · Freedom
He was charming. He was debonair.
He had been married three times before.
And it was never his fault.
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Love · Lies · Freedom
He was charming. He was debonair.
He had been married three times before.
And it was never his fault.
The Book
When Maya Hart met Robert Bainbridge at a conference, she was not looking for love. She was confident, independent, and building a life of her own.
Then Robert appeared — tall, hazel-eyed, captivating — and within months, she had crossed continents, given up her career, and become his fourth wife.
Behind closed doors, charm became control. Love became blame. Care became financial abuse. Violence came and went, always explained away.
For twenty-one years, Maya stayed.
"No more lies. Just a divorce." But leaving was only the beginning.
His Fourth is a devastating story of coercive control, survival, and the freedom waiting on the other side of fear.
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About the Author
Abi Crowther writes fiction and nonfiction about survival, resilience, identity, faith, and rebuilding life after profound change.
Her novel, His Fourth: Love, Lies, Freedom, is a powerful story of coercive control, emotional abuse, family, and one woman's long road back to selfhood after a destructive marriage.
She is also the author of Blindish and Thriving: Your Complete Guide to Life After Diagnosis of Vision Loss, a nonfiction guide offering practical encouragement for people navigating sight loss and learning how to live with confidence, purpose, and hope.
Across her work, Abi writes for people who are rebuilding after trauma, loss, diagnosis, silence, or change — and for anyone who needs to be reminded that their story is not over.
From the Pages of His Fourth
"If he is still sending abusive messages almost five years later, how did you cope for 21 years?"
— Lena to Maya · His Fourth by Abi CrowtherWhat Readers Say
A thrilling and emotional domestic noir about a woman finding herself after enduring years of coercive control in marriage. It portrays the quiet ways a dominant partner can chip away at confidence and personal identity. More than a thriller, it is a moving story of survival, bravery, and finding your voice again. An exhilarating read.
— Amazon Review
A quote from a book blogger, therapist, or domestic abuse professional carries enormous weight with readers and with the media.
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Abi is available for media interviews, podcast appearances, book club Q&As, and speaking engagements on coercive control, domestic abuse, vision loss, and the power of storytelling. All enquiries welcome.
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