Curious, she holds on to the letter but wrestles with whether or not to open it. While looking for something else in her attic one day, she accidently comes across a mysterious, sealed envelope, on which her husband scribed: For my wife, Cecilia Fitzpatrick – To be opened only in the event of my death. The writing is insightful on the subjects of families and friends, parents and children, husbands and wives.The Husband’s Secret begs the question – Just how well do we really know those we love? Are secrets ever meant to be shared? How does one deal with a perpetually haunting past mistake, one of epic proportions and far-reaching repercussions, alone?Ĭecilia Fitzpatrick has been blessed with a beautiful family, a successful career, and the respect of her community.

It's a tense, page-turning story which gradually draws everyone together in a devastating climax. This is powerful, moving and gripping stuff * Star Magazine * The writing is beautiful: sometimes funny, sometimes sad but always compelling * Good Housekeeping * If you like Jodi Picoult, you'll love this addictive new book * Essentials *ĭark and compelling, this is a must read * Sun *

The story is cleverly plotted, full of suspense and so well-written that it pulls you in from the first page * Sunday Mirror * The Husband's Secret is a staggeringly brilliant novel. How well do you know your husband? * from the publisher's description *Įvery single one of her books is a great read * E! Online * From the bestselling author of the hit HBO series Big Little Lies. The Husband's Secret is a gripping story about love, deception and how the smallest choice can have the biggest consequences.

What would you do if you found a letter in the attic, addressed to you, from your husband - to be opened in the event of his death? Another masterclass from the author of Big Little Lies * Grazia * this book will have you hooked until the very last page * Daily Express * 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.

The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty