The Bigamist
Now airing as the three-part documentary series The Other Mrs Jordan on ITVX.
From whirlwind romance to gaslighting campaign: this is truth far stranger than fiction.
When Mary met Will Jordan online, she was a single mother who’d given up trying to find Mr Right. And yet here he suddenly was: articulate and attractive, with a fascinating background. Soon they were in love, and when he proposed after a month it seemed recklessly romantic.
Caught up in a whirlwind, Mary accepted that Will’s work often took him away from home, out of contact. She was his rock, supporting him emotionally when a misunderstanding led to criminal charges, and even selling everything when blackmailers threatened to kidnap their children. Together, they took on the world.
And then one day the phone rang, and a woman introduced herself as ‘the other Mrs Jordan’…
In this raw account of deception on a grand scale, Mary Turner Thomson recounts what happened after she discovered every word he’d said, from the very first moment, was a lie. This is her painful, humiliating truth—but she tells it for one reason: she too was once a strong, independent woman who would have read all this and thought It could never happen to me…
BEST DEALS
About the Author
Edinburgh-based Mary Turner Thomson’s life took a harrowing turn when, in 2006, she unearthed the shocking truth that her husband was not only a bigamist but also a master con man. Determined to shed light on the dark world of manipulation and deceit, Mary shared her personal ordeal with the world - to equip potential victims with the knowledge to safeguard them, and to offer broader insight into the twisted minds of such predators.
This intense period of Mary's life became the foundation for her writing journey, with her debut memoir, THE OTHER MRS JORDAN in 2006 which was updated and retitled to THE BIGAMIST in 2007. Demonstrating an innate ability to delve deep into the human psyche, THE PSYCHOPATH - the intriguing sequel to THE BIGAMIST - not only charts Mary’s recovery journey from that devastatingly toxic relationship but also delves into the sinister aftermath of her 'husband's' actions. The book meticulously breaks down psychopath techniques, language patterns, and why empaths have a puzzling attraction to them. This riveting exposé was launched at #1 in the Kindle charts in 2021.
Mary's first novel, HINDSIGHT: ECHOES THROUGH TIME, was released in December 2023. Follow Catherine, a young woman whose ordinary life turns extraordinary when she begins experiencing vivid memories of a past that isn't hers. As she unravels these echoes from another era, she discovers a deep connection to a distant past, confronting secrets that challenge her understanding of reality. Perfect for fans of time-slip narratives and historical intrigue, this novel takes you on a thrilling journey through time, revealing how the echoes of our past can shape our present.
Mary Turner Thomson's works, both haunting and enlightening, underscore her commitment to truth, awareness, and empowerment. Her writings serve as a beacon, guiding readers through the complex labyrinth of human emotions and experiences.