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‘Funny, wry, touching … the drama is raw and real. Each of the beautifully drawn characters is so vividly alive, their triumph becomes your own, you choke a bit when bad things happen and want to throw rocks at anyone who hurts them.’ AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S WEEKLY BOOK OF THE MONTH
‘I appreciated how she didn’t produce any last-minute sugarcoating out of the hat. I really did believe in the strength of the characters to pull through: in fact, it made me believe in the resilience of the human race!’ MARIAN KEYES
Liane Moriarty
The Last Anniversary
Sophie Honeywell always wondered if Thomas Gordon was the one that got away. When she turned down his proposal three years ago, she broke his heart. Now that Sophie is single, longing for a baby and nearly 40, he’s starting to look a lot more attractive …
Sophie is just as shocked as Thomas when his Aunt Connie leaves Sophie her beautiful house on Scribbly Gum Island. This tiny island is home to the famous ‘Munro Baby Mystery’ – a seventy-year-old unsolved crime.
Sophie soon discovers that nearly everyone on the island has a secret, and the biggest secret of all, the truth behind the Munro Baby Mystery, is set to explode on an extraordinary night that will test a marriage, a family and a friendship – the Last Anniversary.
‘A stunner several shades darker than typical chick lit … Moriarty’s prose turns from funny through poignant to frightening in an artful snap.’ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
‘Intriguing mystery-cum-drama … things nearly fall apart before coming together in this endearing story that, like life, is a mix of the sad, the happy, the absurd and the magical.’ AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S WEEKLY BOOK OF THE MONTH
‘A brave author who takes a risk to write about subjects not often found in this genre … This is a great read.’ GOOD READING
Liane Moriarty
What Alice Forgot
When Alice Love surfaces from a strange dream to find she’s been injured in a gym, her first concern is for her unborn baby. She’s desperate to see her husband, Nick, who she knows will be worried about her.
But Alice isn’t pregnant. And Nick isn’t rushing to her bedside. She is a mother of three going through a bitter divorce.
Alice has lost ten years of her life – and she wants them back.
‘A bittersweet tale by a gifted writer, whose light touch doesn’t stop her exploring darker themes, such as infertility and the sad erosion of a once radiant love.’ AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S WEEKLY BOOK OF THE MONTH
‘What [Moriarty] writes are acute social comedies of the feminine, where the domestic is more political than cosy … Technically this premise is a challenge, which Moriarty makes appear effortless … Great stuff.’ THE AGE
‘A thought-provoking story that explores family dynamics with intelligence, wit and sensitivity but without any sentimentality.’ COURIER-MAIL
‘An intriguing exploration of how people change … Alice’s amnesia is skilfully used and like a detective, she must piece together the details of a life she cannot remember.’ SUN-HERALD
Liane Moriarty
The Hypnotist’s Love Story
As a hypnotherapist, Ellen O’Farrell is fascinated by what makes people tick. So when she falls in love with Patrick, the fact that he has a stalker doesn’t faze her in the slightest. If anything it intrigues her, and the more she hears about Saskia, the more she wants to meet this woman. But what Ellen doesn’t know is that they’ve already met …
Saskia has been posing as one of Ellen’s clients. Unable to let go of the life she so abruptly lost, she wants to know everything about the woman who took her place.
But it’s not only Saskia who doesn’t know when to stop: Ellen also has to ask herself what lines she’s prepared to cross to get the happy ending she’s always wanted.
‘A compelling love triangle … romance with an edge … the latest triumph … What lifts this tale to another plane is the level of empathy that runs through the narrative.’ AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S WEEKLY BOOK OF THE MONTH
‘Superb in technique … All of her novels set themselves extremely difficult tasks … The novel blends elements of crime, horror and love story …’ SUNDAY AGE
‘A warmly humorous, gently poignant, ultimately comforting tale of frustration and redemption … Moriarty writes with both a frisky wit and a generosity of spirit that’s truly disarming … It will make you feel warm all over.’ USA TODAY
Liane Moriarty
The Husband’s Secret
Cecilia Fitzpatrick, devoted mother and successful Tupperware consultant, has found a letter from her husband.
‘To be opened only in the event of my death’
But Cecilia’s husband isn’t dead, he’s on a business trip. And when she questions him about the letter on the phone, Cecilia senses something she hasn’t experienced before. John-Paul is lying.
We all have secrets. But not like this …
‘Intelligent and funny with a good strong plot and an intriguing premise’ SATURDAY AGE
‘Amid three intertwined storylines and terrific plot twists Moriarty presents a nuanced and moving portrait of the meaning of love, both marital and familial’ USA TODAY