This book could be a good read for those who enjoy page-turners with twists and an emotionally gripping plot. The author's ability to construct complex characters and family dynamics will keep you engaged. The book's most distinctive feature is how it explores the question of how far someone will go to protect the people they love, even if it means hiding the truth. Readers will find themselves pondering the same question and relating to the characters long after finishing the book.

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• Australian Book Industry Award (ABIA) Nominee for General Fiction (2014)
• Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fiction (2013)
• RUSA CODES Reading List Nominee for Women's Fiction (2014)

Mother of three and wife of John-Paul, Cecilia discovers an old envelope in the attic. Written in her husband's hand, it says: to be opened only in the event of my death.Curious, she opens it - and time stops.John-Paul's letter confesses to a terrible mistake which, if revealed, would wreck their family as well as the lives of others.Cecilia wants to do the right thing, but right for who?If she protects her family by staying silent, the truth will worm through her heart. But if she reveals her husband's secret, she will hurt those she loves most . . .

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