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Summary
"To be opened in the event of my death." With one swift, vicious movement, she sliced the envelope open, and pulled out a handwritten letter. "Love you and the girls...so sorry to leave you with this...cannot bear...."
The Husband's Secret is a funny, heartbreaking novel of marriage, grief, love, and secrets. When her husband announces he's in love with her best friend, painfully shy Tess picks up her young son and returns to her mother's house. There she begins an unexpected affair with an old flame.
Rachel is a woman in her 60s consumed by grief and anger at the loss of her daughter 20 years earlier. When her son announces he is taking her beloved grandson overseas, Rachel begins a descent into deeper bitterness and pain.
Cecilia is the quintessential "I don't know how she does it" woman. A devoted mother to three daughters, she runs her household like clockwork, is President of the P&C, owns an extremely successful Tupperware business and is happy in her 15-year marriage. Until she discovers a letter in their attic labeled: "To my wife Cecilia, to be opened in the event of my death".
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- Shannon
- 01-12-13
Really good!
This was a really good listen! I couldn't put it down. Not your typical story. I found the humour and observations of human behaviour wonderful. The story speeds along and it kept me I curious about what was going to happen next. The narration was very good and suited the book. Overall a very good listen which I would recommend.
16 people found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Karen Currie
- 12-11-13
Great story - really enjoyed it!
If you could sum up The Husband's Secret in three words, what would they be?
Engaging
Diverse
Realistic
What did you like best about this story?
Great characters
What does Caroline Lee bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
She really bought it to life for me
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The reflections on how a life (Janey) may have been lived!
Any additional comments?
Although it was fairly obvious what the 'secret' of the title actually would be - the resulting story was certainly worth the listen!
25 people found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- barbara Douglas
- 27-10-13
Amazing Book
If you could sum up The Husband's Secret in three words, what would they be?
very thought provoking
Who was your favorite character and why?
cecila and tess.
loved Tess shyness but loved her determination to stand up for herself.
cecila because of her honesty and integrity
What about Caroline Lee’s performance did you like?
fantastic story telling excellent tone
Any additional comments?
the epilogue was amazing
16 people found this helpful
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- Leah
- 01-12-13
Excellent
Where does The Husband's Secret rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Top 3 at least, well written and amazing performance! Her voice isn't robotic like a lot of other books I have listened to.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Husband's Secret?
Couldn't possibly give any spoilers!
Which character – as performed by Caroline Lee – was your favourite?
Tess
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, I could have though - life doesn't allow for 10 hours straight listening.
Any additional comments?
Just get it, so good!
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- Sarah
- 22-10-13
Great book - thoroughly enjoyed it
Where does The Husband's Secret rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
In the top 25%
Which character – as performed by Caroline Lee – was your favourite?
Tess was my favourite - I identified with her. It was nicely read.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The epilogue - the "what might have beens".
Any additional comments?
I thought the plot was very well thought out, and not too contrived. I really enjoyed it.
18 people found this helpful
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- Joanne
- 10-11-13
Makes you want to listen to the end
It' starts with a series of dis-jointed characters that you wonder how they can be connected but the story knits together beautifully. The end is is materpiece in not prejudging conclusions, can' t recommend highly enough
24 people found this helpful
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- C
- 29-10-13
a good listen
Where does The Husband's Secret rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
7/10 - although I have only just joined I found this book intriguing and a good twist.
Who was your favorite character and why?
I loved them all
Which character – as performed by Caroline Lee – was your favourite?
I liked them all - it was well read
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No
Any additional comments?
Enjoyable and easy to keep up with.
9 people found this helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Lulu
- 02-02-14
A realistic greatly told story about Karma!!
Where does The Husband's Secret rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
I rank this book as one of my top, best reads!!
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Husband's Secret?
The revealing dialogue between Cecillia, Rachel and John Paul at the children's hospital.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
The tooth-brushing scene with Cecilia and John Paul.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I felt a deep sense of empathy for the main characters, realising how difficult it was for everyone to live with their own personal guilt. But for Cecilia, I had admiration throughout!
Any additional comments?
It was a well written book and the narration excellent with appropriate voices and tones. I love the connection to the Greek myth of Pandora and how the story encapsulated the unpredictability of life, the realities of facing our consequences. The story accurately reflected the realities of life and particularly, how the past affects our futures and how in many ways, we face the consequences of our actions.
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- Winklefesters
- 16-02-20
Very slow moving
Found this book so difficult to get into. It was slow going. Got to chapter 10 and still didn’t really understand the plot or storyline
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- Janice
- 21-10-13
Not as gripping as I thought.
Not at good as the hype and build up to this book. I felt that the ending was a bit predictable and flat.
Narrator was very good and I enjoyed listening to her voice on my way to and from work.
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- Laura
- 09-04-13
I Did Not Want it to End!
Any additional comments?
I loved the character development. Their feelings and thoughts were realistic. I was engrossed and invested in their lives. I am excited to read other books by this author..
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- mgn
- 18-09-15
Her best novel yet
I have enjoyed this much more than three other liane novels. It's compact and the story gripping in the nicest possible way. Her focus has been on fewer characters which she has developed quickly. Enjoyed it a lot now what do I read?!
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- Margaret
- 06-07-14
Wonderful story telling
What made the experience of listening to The Husband's Secret the most enjoyable?
The Husband's Secret is a wonderful balance of humour, tragedy, regret and consequences. The characters are all likable and the reader/listener is keen to find out what will become of their lives.
What other book might you compare The Husband's Secret to and why?
It would be a disservice to this great read to compare it to another novel.
Have you listened to any of Caroline Lee’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I have not heard Caroline Lee perform before but I am certainly keen to hear her again. Her reading of this novel and her characterisations were faultless. She is superb.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It made me both laugh and cry. Any novel that can evoke emotion is well written and the characters in The Husband's Secret are all believable. Any of them could be one of my friends and I finished the book wanting only the best for each of them.
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- Moonglotexas
- 21-01-14
Hauntingly beautiful, a story that lingers
If you could sum up The Husband's Secret in three words, what would they be?
What if ?
Who was your favorite character and why?
The book follows 3 women, all of which you come to appreciate for different reasons
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It's moving as it shatters pre-conceived ideas and sets one off on a "what-if" mind spin. Refreshing and emotionally challenging.
Any additional comments?
Elegantly written, worth reading. I'll be reading several more from this author.
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- Arch147
- 10-05-19
So boring..
Not sure how this book is rated so highly, just keeps dragging. Such a waste of time.. Disappointing.
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- HellyBelly
- 03-11-18
Brilliant writer.
Liane Moriarty has a serious writing gift. She takes you on a journey from beginning to end. This book is no exception.
The twists and turns are captivating.
Well worth reading.
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- Anthea
- 18-08-18
No sin ever really goes unpunished
Wow. Where to begin. Gripping storyline, thought provoking prose, snarky humour, and disturbingly relatable characters. I recognized a little of myself in each of the characters. The narrator is sublime. I can’t wait to download her other books.
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- Ray
- 31-07-18
Riveting
Loved the book and the wonderful narrator. I was sorry that the book ended. A credit well spent.
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- Stephen de Blanche
- 01-07-18
The Husband's Secret
Loved, loved this book - first Liane Moriarty book and soooo looking forward to the nexr♥️
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- Amazon Customer
- 19-10-17
Captivating to the end
Found this author after watching Big Little Lies. Loved the book and will be looking for more of her books.