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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''

WHEN HER SECRET COMES TO THE SURFACE, CAN HER FAMILY SURVIVE IT?The tender, immersive and beautifully observed international bestseller, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Marian Keyes, and Carley Fortune."Oh. My. God. The opening of this story was phenomenal. I was hooked from that first chapter, well done Anne Tiernan!" 5 star Goodreads review"Wow!!!! I basically couldn''t put this book down. Started it last night and I just finished it. Spent the entire day glued to it" Goodreads review"It is so very brilliantly written. It''s one that will stay with me for a long time" 5 star Goodreads 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 complex family dynamics, the intricacies of motherhood, marriage, and infidelity, and the lingering power of past trauma, which echoes down generations.''Deeply moving and full of hope, this book broke my heart a little'' Jacqueline Bublitz''The Last Days of Joy examines family, mental health and motherhood and is already being described as a worthy successor of Meg Mason''s Sorrow And Bliss'' Irish Independent''The Last Days of Joy is a page turner, portraying the madness and messiness of family life. This novel is full of humanity, its cast of characters all at the centre of tragedy, but coupled with Tiernan''s deliciously dark humour and sharp observations on modern life--it works brilliantly. I loved it!'' Elaine Feeney''Moving, funny, sharp, and beautifully written, The Last Days of Joy is an absolutely stunning debut. I laughed and cried my way through and can''t wait to read the next Anne Tiernan'' Andrea Mara''A bittersweet tale of family betrayal and healing that will keep you engrossed to the last word'' Irish Mail on Sunday''This is Tiernan''s first novel, but you wouldn''t know it from the skilled storytelling, and the real wisdom that lies alongside a vein of dark humour'' Sunday Independent''The Last Days of Joy is a debut of fluent prose, discerning insights and colourful characterisation. Each of the siblings is distinctly drawn; Tiernan has a nose for engrossing scenarios that will keep readers turning the pages'' Irish Times

The new novel from international bestseller Anne Tiernan, with her trademark wit, sharp observation, charming warmth and devastating honesty when it comes to mid-life.Juliet never planned to be the other woman, but Rory was the only man she''d ever loved. She was sure he''d leave his frustratingly perfect wife - until he went and ghosted her, literally.Maeve is a bestselling novelist, and yet between her exasperating husband, teenage sons and ailing mother, success feels hollow. When she dallies in a surprising infidelity of her own, her carefully constructed life begins to unravel.Erica 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?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?''Tender, raw and moving . . . I was drawn in from the first page'' Sinéad Moriarty''Draws you in and doesn''t let go . . . perfect for fans of Meg Mason'' Edel Coffey