Our Secrets and Lies: The moving novel about love and family from the bestselling author of The In-Laws

· Penguin UK
16 reviews
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448
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The heartfelt and moving novel about motherhood in the online world from the bestselling author of The In-Laws and Richard & Judy Book Club Pick, Mad About You. Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes, Jojo Moyes, and Sophie Kinsella.

'Both heart-breaking and heart-warming ... a joy to read' Woman's Way

‘Impossible to put down’ Irish Independent

Lucy Murphy has a single goal in life - to give her children a brilliant future.

An unplanned pregnancy forced Lucy to abandon her own dreams, so she is determined that her twin daughter and son will seize every opportunity. When they get a chance to move to a prestigious school, all Lucy sees is the fulfilment of her every wish for them.

Loving them as fiercely as she does, Lucy is blind to the risks of taking two seventeen-year-olds away from everything familiar and dropping them into an alien world. Even when warning signs are flashing, she cannot see the dangers of pushing her vision on her children - especially her sensitive daughter - until it's almost too late.

For her family to survive, Lucy has to face up to some surprising and difficult truths - and figure out how to find herself again.

Praise for Sinéad Moriarty:

'Gripping and thought-provoking - I was desperate to discover how it would pan out!' Paige Toon, bestselling author of We Only Have Summer

'A fascinating exploration of difficult subjects ... Moriarty writes with compelling authority' Irish Times

'There is warmth and heart aplenty in this delicately told story' Daily Mail

'OMG! I'm an emotional wreck after reading this novel, probably not helped by the fact that I pulled an all-nighter to finish it ... I just could not put it down' Eileen Dunne, RTÉ

'Beautifully written and sensitive' Woman's Way

'Intriguing and thought provoking ... a great read.' Katie Fforde, bestselling author of A Cottage in the Country

'Heartfelt and deeply moving ... I couldn't put it down.' Susan Lewis, bestselling author of Who Can Trust You

The heartfelt and moving novel about motherhood in the online world from the bestselling author of The In-Laws and Richard & Judy Book Club Pick, Mad About You. Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes, Jojo Moyes, and Sophie Kinsella. 'Both heart-breaking and heart-warming ... a joy to read' Woman's Way...

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16 reviews
Alison Robinson
August 21, 2018
Bit too clichéd for me I'm afraid. Author tried too hard to be like Marianne Keyes in my opinion and didn't really work. I kept flicking through a few times as it was very predictable.
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Roslyn Holman
July 13, 2018
Loved it. A very believable story with strong characters, who all gad their good and bad points. Covered family relationships well and bullying. Highly recommended and I will look to buy more of this author.
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Brenda Davis
June 7, 2018
Absolutely loved this book such a page turner. Emotional. Best read in a long time. First time reading this author looking forward to reading more from this author.
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About the author

Sinéad Moriarty's novels have sold over 900,000 copies in Ireland and the UK. She has won over readers and critics by telling stories that are humane, moving and relevant to modern women. In 2015 she won the Irish Book Award for Popular Fiction. She lives in her native Dublin with her husband and their three children.
Sinéad Moriarty's novels have sold over 900,000 copies in Ireland and the UK. She has won over readers and critics by telling stories that are humane, moving and relevant to modern women. In 2015 she won the Irish Book Award for Popular Fiction. She lives in her native Dublin with her husband and...

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