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)

Another hit

I read Big Little Lies first for a book club. I loved it. It was weirdly the most fun I ever had reading a story that is essentially about domestic abuse and school bullying and murder. A friend read this one immediately after and liked it but not as well so I decided to let a little time go by so that my feelings about that book didn't color this one. And I am so glad. While definitely not as "fun", Moriarty's style of writing is captivating. And surprisingly, I identified with the character Tess on many levels. I felt Moriarty draws her characters realistically. They may seem silly and superficial, but we in real life are often silly and superficial. And she nails the emotions tied to whatever scene shw creates. I was not sure how she was going to end this, I had felt she had pinned herself into a corner. But she gave me an epilogue that I felt satisfying. As this book was written before BLL, I am to see that her writing is only getting better. Can't wait for the next one.

On a separate note of the narrator, Caroline Lee IS Madeline from BLL (to me). Her voice definitely contributed to my thorough enjoyment of that story. So I was happy to hear her voice again. Her voices give all the emotion you want from a particular scene. And in the witty, snarky, jokey parts, I can't help to laugh along. It feels like I'm having tea with a friend who is regaling me some amazing story she heard.

Great book!

loved the story and all the characters. the narrator was great! I highly recommend this book.

The Husband's Secret

Great book! Didn't want to finish it, but had to. Would recommend to everyone to read.

Great story - couldn't stop listening!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Great story - but also the narrator, Caroline Lee did an extraordinary job.

Which character – as performed by Caroline Lee – was your favorite?

Rachel

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes - when Cecilia and Rachel met at the hospital.

Any additional comments?

I would love to see this in a movie. It will be great to watch.

Couldn’t stop listening!

This was a great story and awesome performance. I found myself laughing and feeling sad along with the characters. The author captured the way people’s minds work when they are struggling to make sense of a difficult situation. She interwove the characters skillfully. She surprised you to the very end!

Couldn't put it down!

Captivating from the beginning, I loved it! Great story, great reader, I love this author!

Great twists and turns.

I loved the way the author weaved together all the lives of the characters throughout the story.

Thus is the first book I've read by Lane Moriarty. I will definitely be reading more.

Wonderful from start to finish

I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish and the narration was wonderful I would highly recommend this audiobook

you will be sucked in...

I really enjoyed how all of the characters stories intertwined. seeing multiple points of view was fascinating.

Great read with lots of twists and turns

Really enjoyed this book. Love the culture in which the story was told. Also absolutely love the epilogue.