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The Husband's Secret

By: Liane Moriarty
Narrated by: Caroline Lee
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"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".

Her husband's secret is a bombshell beyond all imagining with repercussions across the lives of all three women.

©2013 Liane Moriarty (P)2013 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Contemporary Contemporary Romance Marriage Romance Funny

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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

Amazing Book

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This started off very slowly and I found my mind starting to wander however I gave it the benefit of the doubt and persevered. It paid off and I did actually enjoy it.
A young girl dies and three families are put under the spotlight afterwards. The story unfolds going between the past and modern day to a surprising conclusion.
I gave it 4 stars due to the slow start but it was worth it in the end.

Slow burner

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I was kind of underwhelmed by this book. It is an easy enough read however it was far from a page turner. The characters are simple, the story line is simple. The characters intertwine in a mediocre way, however they are likable.

On the plus side the narration is good.

A simple book

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It was a bit slow to start but well worth it! Nice twist at the end and I loved the epilogue

Not what I thought!

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Really brilliant story which made me smile and cry. Beautifully read and the storyline was gripping and made you want more. Liane Moriarty is a great storyteller.

Compelling listening

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