Face of a Bigamist
A True Story of Deception, Betrayal and Control
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Yve Gibney
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Yve Gibney
About this listen
If you want to keep a secret, put it on Facebook!
What would you do if you found out that the man you married had a secret life that culminated in the ultimate betrayal? Yve Gibney tells the real-life story from their love-at-first-sight chance encounter while working as expats in Nigeria to the gradual realization that her husband of 19 years, Maurice Gibney, was actually full of deceit, manipulation, and coercive control and that their marriage had been a lie from the moment they had met.
Rich in investigative detail, she describes how, after viewing the profile picture of a stranger on Facebook, she unearthed a trail of hidden clues to discover a chain of evidence and shocking revelations that led to the discovery of her husband's duplicitous lifestyle and bigamous marriage in Oman. She also outlines her judicial journeys through the family divorce court and eventually the criminal courts for the bigamy verdict. The courtroom dramas are a real roller-coaster ride as she reveals the cruelties and biases implicit in how unjustly and insensitively the justice system treats victims of these types of psychological and physical crimes, to the point where at times, it felt like she was the perpetrator and the bigamist was the victim.
While it may be true that hell has no fury like a woman scorned, Yve Gibney's detective work and determination led to Maurice's downfall and his disgrace and her redemption. Don't get mad; get even. Yve's intriguing story received worldwide media coverage. She made a guest appearance on the Lorraine Kelly Show and was interviewed by Anna Foster on BBC Radio 5 and on ITV National News. Yve recently appeared with Eva and Nick Speakman on the ITV This Morning show in a feature entitled "Dangerous Love", where they described her story "as a case of betrayal that shocked us both to the core".
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It is well worth listening to her as she describes the shock and pain and all the struggles with the courts and having to support her two sons through what was a horrendous experience. We also learn much about her husband, a text book example of a compulsive liar and his manipulation of his wife in order to maintain his facade. The author was relentless In seeking the truth and through that long journey she demonstrated determination and strength of character.
A very good read, a very interesting book and refreshing to have the writer read it. A book that makes you think!
Drawn in by listening to the authors voice and the Preface
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The descriptive language, and scene setting transported me to the many locations this story transpired over. I felt as though I was uncovering the web of lies and deceit, whilst the author was.
I found Yve to be a clear victim of psychological abuse. Her unwavering strength in the face of such tribulation, and her incessant fight for justice are truly inspiring.
A harrowing true story, where justice eventually prevails. Must read (or listen)!
Incredible and compelling true story
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Such a powerful and inspiring story
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A fully immersive experience
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