The Lie: The emotionally gripping family drama that will keep you hooked until the last page
Feb 2020 · Penguin UK
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'I couldn't stop reading until the early hours. Totally gripping' 5***** READER REVIEW
THE EMOTIONALLY GRIPPING FAMILY DRAMA PACKED WITH LONG-BURIED SECRETS
'I just thought you should know who you're married to . . .'
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Romy and Michael had it all. 30 years of marriage, two wonderful sons and a beautiful home.
Until a letter arrives containing a shocking accusation, and everything falls apart.
Fleeing to an idyllic countryside village to find time to think, Romy finds herself drawn to Finch, a handsome stranger with a tragic past. Is this a chance to start again?
But then the phone rings:
Michael is in hospital. He says he needs her help . . .
From the No. 1 bestselling author of Thursdays in the Park, The Lie will captivate fans of Susan Lewis, Amanda Prowse, and Ali Mercer's His Secret Family.
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'Hilary Boyd nails family dynamics and misplaced loyalties with pin-sharp precision in an impressively well-written tale' DAILY EXPRESS
Readers are hooked by The Lie . . .
'Full of conflict with many twists and turns'
'A beautifully written and tense family drama'
'Totally engrossing'
'A brilliant page turner'
Praise for Hilary Boyd
'Boyd is as canny as Joanna Trollope at observing family life - and better than Trollope at jokes' Daily Mail
'Poignant, well observed and wonderfully written, this is a bit of a heart-string puller' Closer
'I was ripping through this book . . . addictive' Evening Standard
THE EMOTIONALLY GRIPPING FAMILY DRAMA PACKED WITH LONG-BURIED SECRETS
'I just thought you should know who you're married to . . .'
______
Romy and Michael had it all. 30 years of marriage, two wonderful sons and a beautiful home.
Until a letter arrives containing a shocking accusation, and everything falls apart.
Fleeing to an idyllic countryside village to find time to think, Romy finds herself drawn to Finch, a handsome stranger with a tragic past. Is this a chance to start again?
But then the phone rings:
Michael is in hospital. He says he needs her help . . .
From the No. 1 bestselling author of Thursdays in the Park, The Lie will captivate fans of Susan Lewis, Amanda Prowse, and Ali Mercer's His Secret Family.
______
'Hilary Boyd nails family dynamics and misplaced loyalties with pin-sharp precision in an impressively well-written tale' DAILY EXPRESS
Readers are hooked by The Lie . . .
'Full of conflict with many twists and turns'
'A beautifully written and tense family drama'
'Totally engrossing'
'A brilliant page turner'
Praise for Hilary Boyd
'Boyd is as canny as Joanna Trollope at observing family life - and better than Trollope at jokes' Daily Mail
'Poignant, well observed and wonderfully written, this is a bit of a heart-string puller' Closer
'I was ripping through this book . . . addictive' Evening Standard
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Grace J. Reviewerlady
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February 18, 2020
Hilary Boyd has produced another first-class novel; Thursdays in the Park was a fantastic read but I suspect that this one surpasses it! Romy and Michael have 30 years of successful marriage behind them; with two grown-up sons and a very comfortable lifestyle they have everything they could possibly want or need in life. Then Romy received an anonymous letter which made her view her husband in a completely different light. The more she thinks about it, the more she realises that he may not be the man she's always thought he was . . . This is a multi-layered story strongly demonstrating that life - and love - is never easy. As it unfolded, I found myself immersed in Romy's life and wondered what I would have done in her place - but I have to say she handled it well and the story is cleverly planned and really well written. I consider the characters and situations to be realistic, and the outcome completely believable. This author has an understanding of human nature and possesses the skill to write an excellent tale which kept my focus from beginning to end. A wonderful book, most definitely worth a full house of stars.
About the author
Hilary Boyd was a nurse, marriage counsellor and ran a small cancer charity before becoming an author. She has written eight books, including Thursdays in the Park, her debut novel which sold over half a million copies and was an international bestseller. The film rights for Thursdays In The Park have been acquired by Charles Dance, who will be directing and starring.
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