The Husband's Secret

The Husband's Secret

The hit novel that launched the author of BIG LITTLE LIES

Summary

His terrible secret. Her life-shattering choice . . . Discover the enthralling story of secrets, family, and the danger of the truth from the bestselling author of HBO sensation BIG LITTLE LIES

'Another masterclass from the author of Big Little Lies' GRAZIA
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Cecilia thought she knew her husband.

That is until she finds an envelope with 'to be opened in the event of my death' written in his hand. Unable to resist temptation, she opens it, and learns a shocking truth he has never dared reveal.

Now Cecilia faces a terrible choice.

Because revealing her husband's secret will hurt those she loves the most . . .

But could the consequences of staying silent be worse?

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'A staggeringly brilliant novel. It is literally unputdownable' SOPHIE HANNAH

'Finely wrought tension holds up until the final page' TELEGRAPH

'A tense, page-turning story which gradually draws everyone together in a devastating climax' MAIL ON SUNDAY

'Dark and compelling . . . a must read' SUN

Reviews

  • If you loved Big Little Lies as much as the rest of us, you will adore this (just as gripping) book by the same author . . . this book will have you hooked until the very last page
    Daily Express

About the author

Liane Moriarty

Liane Moriarty is the bestselling author of nine novels, including Apples Never Fall, The Husband's Secret, Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers. Her novels have sold more than twenty million copies worldwide and been translated into over forty languages. Big Little Lies is now an Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning HBO series, produced by and starring Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon. Nine Perfect Strangers has been adapted for TV, starring Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy. Apples Never Fall is currently in production for TV starring Sam Neil and Annette Bening. Liane lives in Sydney with her husband, son and daughter.
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