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''The best book I have read in a long long time'' - Amazon review

The twisty, gripping novel about a shocking secret at the heart of a family, and a mother desperate to keep it hidden - perfect for fans of Kathryn Hughes'' The Letter, Amanda Prowse''s My Husband''s Wife, and Liarby K L Slater

After decades in a deeply unhappy marriage, Annie Doyle can barely bring herself to care that her husband Vince is finally about to die.

But as the family gathers to see out his final days, Vince utters a single word that will change everyone''s lives completely:

''Martha.''

Who is Martha? And why is Annie so quick to dismiss the mention of her name?

As Annie''s long-held secrets start to emerge, the lives of everyone she holds dear will be changed forever...

If you like Kathryn Hughes, Jodi Picoult, Amanda Prowse, Katie Marsh, Kerry Fisher, Jenny Blackhurst, Rachel Abbott or Camilla Way

Trade Review

Praise for THIS MUCH IS TRUE by Jane Sanderson, the twisty, gripping novel about the shocking secret at the centre of a family, and a mother desperate to keep it hidden - for fans of Kathryn Hughes and Jodi Picoult:

This Much is True is hugely enjoyable, with a wonderful twist at the end, that I never saw coming. If you love family dramas and books that explore why people act the way they do, then this is the book for you

* Brew and Books Review *
What I loved most about this book was the characters, particularly Annie herself and the wonderful, terrible Michael who looms over the story like a big black hawk * EMMA CURTIS, author of One Little Mistake *
This is a very special book and I greatly recommend it! * JC, Amazon reviewer *
Shades of Joanna Trollope... But it turns into something much more mysterious as we ask: why doesn't the dutiful Annie love her dying husband? * DAILY MAIL *

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      Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
      Publication Date: 01/06/2017
      ISBN13: 9781409168232, 978-1409168232
      ISBN10: 1409168239

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''The best book I have read in a long long time'' - Amazon review

      The twisty, gripping novel about a shocking secret at the heart of a family, and a mother desperate to keep it hidden - perfect for fans of Kathryn Hughes'' The Letter, Amanda Prowse''s My Husband''s Wife, and Liarby K L Slater

      After decades in a deeply unhappy marriage, Annie Doyle can barely bring herself to care that her husband Vince is finally about to die.

      But as the family gathers to see out his final days, Vince utters a single word that will change everyone''s lives completely:

      ''Martha.''

      Who is Martha? And why is Annie so quick to dismiss the mention of her name?

      As Annie''s long-held secrets start to emerge, the lives of everyone she holds dear will be changed forever...

      If you like Kathryn Hughes, Jodi Picoult, Amanda Prowse, Katie Marsh, Kerry Fisher, Jenny Blackhurst, Rachel Abbott or Camilla Way

      Trade Review

      Praise for THIS MUCH IS TRUE by Jane Sanderson, the twisty, gripping novel about the shocking secret at the centre of a family, and a mother desperate to keep it hidden - for fans of Kathryn Hughes and Jodi Picoult:

      This Much is True is hugely enjoyable, with a wonderful twist at the end, that I never saw coming. If you love family dramas and books that explore why people act the way they do, then this is the book for you

      * Brew and Books Review *
      What I loved most about this book was the characters, particularly Annie herself and the wonderful, terrible Michael who looms over the story like a big black hawk * EMMA CURTIS, author of One Little Mistake *
      This is a very special book and I greatly recommend it! * JC, Amazon reviewer *
      Shades of Joanna Trollope... But it turns into something much more mysterious as we ask: why doesn't the dutiful Annie love her dying husband? * DAILY MAIL *

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