Tuesday, December 31, 2013

The husband’s secret, by Liane Moriarty



An engrossing novel set in Sydney Australia.  When Cecilia Fitzpatrick, a perfect mom, stalwart volunteer at the local school, and Tupperware representative, finds a letter addressed to her from her husband John-Paul “to be opened on my death,” which is not imminent, it sets in motion intertwined tales that will affect many lives.  Rachael is the secretary at the school that Cecilia’s children attend.  Her daughter was murdered many years ago and she suspects Connor, the last person to see her alive.  Connor is now a PE teacher at the school and she can hardly bear to be near him.    Tess, who grew up in Sydney returns from Melbourne when she discovers her best friend and cousin has fallen in love with her husband.  The three had been business partners as well as friends.  Tess enrolls her 6 year old son in the school and reignites an old love for Connor.  As the secrets, not just John-Paul’s, are revealed, tragedy strikes again.  I intend to read more of this author’s work.  416 pp.

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