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The Husband's Secret
- Narrated by: Caroline Lee
- Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins
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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.
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- Willow
- 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.
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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
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- SJ
- 03-07-21
A great story
This is a well thought out book. It takes you on journey through the past and the present in an easy to follow way. I’ve not heard or read any other of Lianne Moriaty’s books, but this book was so well written I will definitely be checking out her other books.
I listened to this book while undertaking particularly labour intensive, but boring jobs at my allotment and it made me forget about the hard work I was doing as I immersed myself in the characters of the book.
All in all I highly recommend this book.
Thank you Lianne Moriaty for writing an excellent book.
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- Paul D
- 26-01-19
Class literature
Head and shoulders above so much of the competition. Beatifully written, rich characters and an interesting story line. No need to say more. Listen and enjoy.
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- J A Biddle
- 28-05-19
Loved this book
Great characters well narrated loved the story.this book had me hooked so much I listened to it over 3 days - I’ve got my life back now it’s finished but can’t wait to listen to another of her books so maybe not
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- Mrs Eaton
- 18-08-21
Brilliant story
I really enjoyed this story. Like others have said, at the beginning I struggled to keep up with the characters however, it soon became apparent of the connections. Gripping from the start.
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- Fauzia Graham
- 15-03-21
Compelling listening
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.
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- Kathleen
- 10-01-18
romance, intrigue, love, hate, betrayal...
gripping story, well read. Lots of different storylines but easily followed. really good.
didn't want to put it down. even went back after the end to hear bits again - the pictures she paints with her words ate brilliant. a first for me with this author, not the last.
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- Mrs. N. Craig
- 11-08-18
Great listen
I loved this book! The way the 3 main characters lives intertwine is interesting and they all have no idea how closely their lives and actions affect the others. Cleverly written and narrated, it's a story of love, family, betrayal and finally karma. Definitely recommend it.
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- Gillian Mackay
- 14-09-15
Couldn't put it down!
Such a great book. Loved the story, I really struggled to put it down. Plenty of laughs combined with an element of suspense, mystery and heartbreaking moments. Well written and well read. I've already recommended the book to others. I will definitely be reading the authors other books.
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