



The Mother-in-Law
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3.9 • 173 Ratings
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- $24.99
Publisher Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Good Sister and The Family Next Door with new novel Darling Girls out soon.
"Hepworth turns up the tension in her latest Australian-set domestic suspense novel. A masterful depiction... makes this a winner for fans of Liane Moriarty and Megan Abbott" Booklist (starred review)
Everyone in this family is hiding something.
You may get to choose your partner, but you don't get to choose your mother-in-law.
From the moment Lucy met Diana, she was kept at arm's length. Even after marrying Oliver, Lucy knew they'd never be close.
But who could fault Diana? A pillar of the community, an advocate for social justice, the matriarch of a loving family.
That was ten years ago. Now, Diana has been found dead. There is a suicide note, but the autopsy reveals foul play. And everyone in this family is hiding something . . .
A thrilling page-turner about that trickiest of relationships.
PRAISE FOR THE MOTHER-IN-LAW
"Readers will race to the end of this clever novel to find the truth." Publishers Weekly
"We devoured it in just one sitting. Bet you will too!" Women's Day
"The Mother-in-Law is indeed twisty and suspenseful, but even more than that, it's clever and nuanced." Kelly Rimmer, bestselling author of Me Without You
"Absolutely stunning. The Mother-in-Law has so many layers - I'll be thinking about it for a long time." Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Weight Without Silence
'Will keep you guessing until the very end' - Us Weekly
'Deliciously entertaining, packed with wit and suspense and also delivers sharp insights about family dynamics and love' - People Magazine
"Sally Hepworth writes compelling, compassionate novels with characters you come to know and love. She is one of my favourite Australian writers." Liane Moriarty, bestselling author of The Husband's Secret, Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers
"Hepworth's novels are perfect for lovers of Big Little Lies." Library journal (starred review)
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Sally Hepworth’s excellent thriller begins with the death of Diana, mother of two and mother-in-law to Lucy, her son’s wife with whom she shared a strained relationship. The Australian author switches narration between the two women, taking us from present to past and back again, as the book’s complex family drama unfolds with constant surprises. The Mother-in-Law stands out as a fantastically engaging novel with a completely unpredictable ending.
Customer Reviews
Good book
Excellent pace
A great read
It was engaging and I really enjoyed it.
Great Australian fiction
I’ve not read much in this genre, but was intrigued enough by the synopsis to give this book a go.
I’m so glad I did. I devoured the audiobook and really do recommend it highly.
The story is nuanced, and very engaging.
Narration and production were great, and it did add enormously to my enjoyment.