The MotherinLaw, Sally Hepworth
The MotherinLaw, Sally Hepworth
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The Mother-in-Law
A Novel

Author: Sally Hepworth

Narrator: Barrie Kreinik

Unabridged: 9 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/23/2019


Synopsis

“Deliciously entertaining, this Australian novel is packed with wit and suspense, and it also delivers sharp insights about family dynamics and love.” — People Magazine

A twisty, compelling new audiobook about one woman's complicated relationship with her mother-in-law that ends in death...

From the moment Lucy met her husband’s mother, she knew she wasn’t the wife Diana had envisioned for her perfect son. Exquisitely polite, friendly, and always generous, Diana nonetheless kept Lucy at arm’s length despite her desperate attempts to win her over. And as a pillar in the community, an advocate for female refugees, and a woman happily married for decades, no one had a bad word to say about Diana…except Lucy.

That was five years ago.

Now, Diana is dead, a suicide note found near her body claiming that she longer wanted to live because of the cancer wreaking havoc inside her body.

But the autopsy finds no cancer.

It does find traces of poison, and evidence of suffocation.

Who could possibly want Diana dead? Why was her will changed at the eleventh hour to disinherit both of her children, and their spouses? And what does it mean that Lucy isn’t exactly sad she’s gone?

Fractured relationships and deep family secrets grow more compelling with every chapter in this twisty, captivating new audiobook from Sally Hepworth.

Praise for Sally Hepworth:

“With jaw-dropping discoveries, and realistic consequences, this novel is not to be missed. Perfect for lovers of Big Little Lies.” —Library Journal, starred review

"Hepworth deftly keeps the reader turning pages and looking for clues, all the while building multilayered characters and carefully doling out bits of their motivations." —Booklist

About Sally Hepworth

Sally Hepworth is the New York Times bestselling author of nine novels, including The Good Sister and The Soulmate. Drawing on the good, the bad and the downright odd of human behaviour, Sally writes incisively about family, relationships and identity. Her domestic thriller novels are laced with quirky humour, sass and a darkly charming tone. They are available worldwide in English and have been translated into twenty languages. Sally lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her family and one adorable dog.


Reviews

I've read a number of thrillers lately, ranging from the quiet character drama of Miracle Creek and Disappearing Earth, to Coben's high-octane Run Away. And this book just sits blandly somewhere between the two. I had to think about my rating here. I almost upped it to 3 stars because it’s not that B......more

Goodreads review by Deanna

My reviews can also be seen at: [URL not allowed] I am a huge fan of this author. “The Mother’s Promise” was my first Sally Hepworth novel and is one of my favorite books. The first line in the description of this novel grabbed my attention… “A twisty, compelling novel about one......more

Mixed Feelings: One fascinating character coupled with one who was lacking turned this into just an ok read for me. The Mother-in-Law is a family drama that tracks the tumultuous relationship between a mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law. The book begins with the reader learning of the death of Di......more

Goodreads review by Susanne

5 Simply Irresistible Stars. Sally Hepworth is the Master of Domestic Suspense! This is a heart pounding mystery that I was racing to finish! It’s complexities and craziness had me wild-eyed right up until its shocking end. A favorite read for this the year! Mother-in-Laws, as well all know, are not......more