family + secrets

4 books tagged both “family” and “secrets”.

Truly Madly Guilty

Liane Moriarty · 2016

A Sydney barbecue turns when two-year-old Ruby falls in a fountain. Three couples face guilt, marriage strain, and repair.

2,892-word summary · 13 min read

The Paper Palace

Miranda Cowley Heller · 2021

Elle faces Jonas choice at Cape Cod while assault memory returns.

2,588-word summary · 12 min read

The Husband's Secret

Liane Moriarty · 2013

Cecilia finds a letter meant to be opened after her husband's death, and reads it while he lives.

1,985-word summary · 9 min read

Big Little Lies

Liane Moriarty · 2014

In Pirriwee three mothers collide over school, marriage, and secrets until a trivia night death forces the truth about Perry abuse, Celeste fear, and Jane past.

2,582-word summary · 11 min read