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The Husband's Secret
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Start date
July 6, 2016
Finish date
August 3, 2016
Discussion
Wednesday Book Group
Discussion leader
Anne Simms
Why we're reading this
This book was recommended to Anne by one of her friends who is a great reader.

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What Members Thought

Bo'ness Library Bookgroup
Aug 04, 2016 rated it really liked it
For once, the Group were fairly unanimous in their thoughts on this book. Several of us didn't think we would like it, going from the cover and the blurb. We thought it sounded a bit 'chick-lit', and felt that the plot device (perfect wife and mother with perfect life which all comes crashing down due to the revelation of a secret) had been used several times before e.g. in 'Left Neglected'. However, the secret when it is finally revealed is a shocker and, as Cecilia's life spirals out of contro ...more
Nicola Nicholson
Aug 02, 2016 rated it did not like it
Oh dear,it is not often I really hate a book,but I hated this. I didn't like the plot,or the characters or the structure. Sometimes books just don't work for some people and this was one that didn't work for me. I wouldn't have finished it if it hadn't been for book group but I am glad I did because I liked the very last chapter with all the what might have been bits. ...more