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'A page-turner portraying the madness and messiness of family life - I loved it' Elaine Feeney'Moving, funny, sharp and beautifully written ... stunning' Andrea Mara'A powerful and thought-provoking read' Irish Independent'You will fall in love with every one of the Tobin family' Edel CoffeyStrait-laced Frances Tobin is the 'perfect' middle child, wife and mother. But when an old flame contacts her out of the blue, she's tempted to risk everything.Her older brother Conor, a high-achieving CEO, enjoys the perks of his media-darling status. Little does he know the reputation he has spent years building is about to come crashing down.Ten years ago, youngest sibling Sinead was the next big thing in the literary world. Now she's considering desperate measures to revive her once-promising career.When they receive the news that their complicated, unknowable mother only has days to live, Frances, Sinead and Conor rush to her side. But as they prepare to say goodbye to Joy, they discover she has one last devastating secret to share, one that will finally help them to understand her - and each other.'Authentic, deeply moving and full of hope' Jacqueline Bublitz'A really engaging, raw, page-turner' Sinead Moriarty

'An absorbing, propulsive novel' Irish TimesThe affair is over - so what does she have to lose?'I was drawn in from the first page ... tender, raw and moving' Sinead MoriartyJuliet never planned to be the other woman. She was sure Rory would leave his annoyingly perfect wife for her.Then he died. So what is she supposed to do next?Erica's not sure who she is now that her husband Rory, keeper of her secrets, is dead. As she struggles to grieve a man it seems she never really knew, she forms an unlikely connection with someone from his past.Rory's childhood friend Maeve appears to have it all. But she's eager for an escape - from the pressures of her career, her exasperating family and her ailing mother - and finds herself tempted by the attention of an attractive stranger.As three women's lives collide, they must reconcile the realities of love, betrayal, and the limits of forgiveness. Because what does it truly mean to be 'good', anyway?'Juliet, Maeve and Erica stole my heart ... I was hooked' Edel Coffey

WHEN HER SECRET COMES TO THE SURFACE, CAN HER FAMILY SURVIVE IT? The tender, immersive and beautifully observed international bestseller, perfect for fans of Marian Keyes and Liane Moriarty.''The writing is captivating ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'' Reader review''Full of compassion and empathy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'' Reader review''Beautifully written ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'' Reader reviewMEET THE TOBIN FAMILY ...Joy, the complicated, troubled motherShe''s spent her life running from her past while trying to raise her children as best she can.Conor, the high-achieving eldest childA high-profile media figure and CEO, he''s walking a fine line between self-promotion and self-detonation.Frances, the ''perfect'' middle childNow a wife and mother, she''s about to make a mistake that could destroy her marriage.Youngest daughter, Sinead, the acclaimed writerWrestling with writer''s block, she resorts to desperate measures to deliver her next bestselling book to her publishers.When Joy''s children receive the news that she has only days to live, they rush to her side, bringing with them all of the dysfunction and hurt they have been carrying since their childhoods. Each of them is at a crossroads in their lives - but there''s one more secret about their mother they need to learn. Will they finally be able to forgive their mother and, in doing so, face their futures together?A stunning novel about a family reeling in the wake of a devastating act. Sharply funny, intensely moving and with a cast of unforgettable characters, The Last Days of Joy will make you laugh out loud even as it moves you to tears.''You will fall in love with every one of the Tobin family'' Edel Coffey''Authentic, deeply moving and full of hope'' Jacqueline Bublitz''A page turner, portraying the madness and messiness of family life'' Elaine Feeney''With intelligence and depth, Anne Tiernan wraps the reader into the warp and weft of the Tobins'' secrets, troubles, and joys. An absorbing novel, beautifully written'' Nuala O''Connor''A brave and profoundly honest book, written with dark humour'' Kathleen MacMahon

The new top ten bestseller from Anne Tiernan is a powerful story about family, betrayal, and love.WIFE. WIDOW. MISTRESS. Three women collide at Rory''s funeral, a man to whom they were all connected in different ways . . .Juliet never planned to be the other woman, but Rory was the only man she ever loved. Of course, he would go and die on her. Now, at his funeral, she hides at the back with the nobodies, while his wife and their son rightfully grieve up front.Maeve, a celebrated novelist, appears to have it all - except time for herself. Between her passive aggressive husband, two teenage sons, and caring for her ailing mother, Maeve''s success feels hollow. And when she learns a disturbing secret, her carefully constructed life begins to unravel.Erica, Rory''s widow, was the perfect wife - but Rory knew things about her that no one else can ever know. And now she''s left with a question she doesn''t want the answer to: had she lost Rory long before he died? In the wake of his death, she forms an unlikely connection with the last person she expected - Juliet, his gorgeous high-school girlfriend.As three women''s lives collide, they must reconcile the realities of love, betrayal, and the limits of forgiveness - because what does it truly mean to be ''good'', anyway?Your favourite authors and real readers love The Good Mistress:''A tender, raw and moving story'' - Sinead Moriarty''A wonderfully balanced novel - funny and sad in equal measure, and about the very relatable and painful process of women losing and rediscovering themselves in midlife'' - Edel Coffey''A story that will make you think, laugh, and maybe even shed a tear'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real Reader Review''I loved the story and the development of characters!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real Reader ReviewReal readers love Anne Tiernan''s novels:⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''Amazing''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''The story is beautifully told, and the author can play your heartstrings''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''Full of authenticity and hope''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''Deeply moving and gripping''