The Husbands Secret is a staggeringly brilliant novel. It is literally unputdownable Sophie Hannah At the heart of the top ten bestselling The Husbands Secret by Liane Moriarty is a letter thats not meant to be read . . . Mother of three and wife of John-Paul Cecilia discovers an old envelope in the attic. Written in her husbands hand it says: to be opened only in the event of my death. Curious she opens it - and time stops. John-Pauls letter confesses to a terrible mistake which if revealed would wreck their family as well as the lives of others. Cecilia - betrayed angry and distraught - wants to do the right thing but right for who? If she protects her family by staying silent the truth will worm through her heart. But if she reveals her husbands secret she will hurt those she loves most . . . Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult or anyone who enjoyed One Moment One Morning or The Midwifes Confession The Husbands Secret by Liane Moriarty is about the things we know the things we dont and whether or not we ever get to choose. Above all though its about how we must live with the consequences of our actions - whether we like it or not. Praise for The Husbands Secret:The Husbands Secret is a staggeringly brilliant novel. It is literally unputdownable Sophie HannahThe writing is beautiful: sometimes funny sometimes sad but always compelling Good Housekeeping The story is cleverly plotted full of suspense and so well-written that it pulls you in from the first page Sunday MirrorDark and compelling this is a must read SunIf you like Jodi Picoult youll love this addictive new book EssentialsIts a tense page-turning story which gradually draws everyone together in a devastating climax. The writing is insightful on the subjects of families and friends parents and children husbands and wives. But what makes this a great read are the agonising dilemmas the characters face over blame and guilt forgiveness and retribution love and betrayal The Mail on Sunday You Magazine This is such a clever idea. This is powerful moving and gripping stuff Star MagazinePraise for Liane Moriarty: Highly addictive She Gripping acutely observed thought-provoking and funny Marie Claire The writing is beautiful: sometimes funny sometimes sad but always compelling Good Housekeeping Captivating CloserFascinating and compassionate - Daily Telegraph on The Hypnotists Love Story A bittersweet tale by a gifted writer - Womens Weekly on What Alice Forgot Fresh very funny and entertaining but also intelligent and unsentimental - Marian Keyes on Three Wishes Liane Moriarty is the best-selling author of six novels including Three Wishes The Last Anniversary What Alice Forgot The Hypnotists Love Story The Husbands Secret and Big Little Lies all of which were published successfully around the world and translated into seven languages. Writing as L.M. Moriarty she is also the author of the Space Brigade series for children. Liane lives in Sydney with her husband son and daughter.*Lianes brand new novel Big Little Lies - an addictive story of secrets and scandal - is out now. A sample chapter of Big Little Lies is included in this latest edition of The Husbands Secret.