The Husband's Secret

By: Liane Moriarty

Narrated by: Caroline Lee

Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins

Publisher's summary

"My darling Cecilia, if you’re reading this, then I’ve died...."

Imagine that your husband wrote you a letter, to be opened after his death. Imagine, too, that the letter contains his deepest, darkest secret - something with the potential to destroy not just the life you built together, but the lives of others as well. Imagine, then, that you stumble across that letter while your husband is still very much alive....

Cecilia Fitzpatrick has achieved it all - she's an incredibly successful businesswoman, a pillar of her small community, and a devoted wife and mother. Her life is as orderly and spotless as her home. But that letter is about to change everything, and not just for her: Rachel and Tess barely know Cecilia - or each other - but they too are about to feel the earth-shattering repercussions of her husband’s secret.

Acclaimed author Liane Moriarty has written a gripping, thought-provoking novel about how well it is really possible to know our spouses - and, ultimately, ourselves.

©2013 Liane Moriarty (P)2013 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“Spellbinding.... A knockout!” (Emily Giffin, New York Times best-selling author)

“The Husband’s Secret is so good, you won’t be able to keep it to yourself.” (USA Today)

“Lip-smacking and sharply intelligent.” (Entertainment Weekly)

Great story

Another great one by Liane Moriarty! And narrated by one of my favorites! Can't wait to read another by this duo.

Entertaining book, great narrator

What made the experience of listening to The Husband's Secret the most enjoyable?

Best narrator I have ever heard. Perfect for this story

What does Caroline Lee bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She hit the tone and emotions of each character perfectly. Made the book come alive. More like listening to a play than reading a book

Any additional comments?

To all authors out there. This was a very good book that was made alive by the perfect narrator. Get the best narrator you can find. Make sure the narrator is appropriate to the book. Then listen to reviewers sing praises.

Good story that really sticks with you.

Love the narrator's accent and the complex issues and characters. A little slow at first, but then it picks up and keeps you listening.

Outstanding!

What made the experience of listening to The Husband's Secret the most enjoyable?

Character development, pace and talent of reader was great. Story was fantastic!

What did you like best about this story?

The performance and the story development and conclusion!

Great combo - author and narrator

The usual wonderful twists and turns of this author that come together well. I love this narrator also, so great combo. But still deciding on what I thought of the ending...

Best book I've read in a very long time

this author has the most extensive emotional intelligence that I knew was possible. her descriptions of self talk really helped us to understand the most contrary moments, thoughts and actions. I so appreciate her for giving so freely her gift to us readers. she has truly found her purpose. I feel like all of her characters are real friends of mine.

In the End

Thorough development of the three main subjects. The middle at times felt like I was listening to a dime store novel. But in the end, it gave me a lot to think about. The "Whatifs" aside... I guess I would describe it as the psychology of family relationships and murderers.

Real life

This was a great story of what life really hands you. Nothing is ever as it seems and things don't always perfectly fall into place.

Captivating

First off the performer was wonderful and the story was fascinating. I enjoyed the book from start to finish.Great ending but did not see it coming.

couldn't put it down!

I loved the characters and the narrator. I loved her humor. Definitely going to find more books by this author!