The mother-in-law: Sally Hepworth.
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York : St. Martin's Press, 2019.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
ix, 340 pages ; 25 cm
Status:
2 copies on order.
East Hampton Adult Fiction
FIC HEP
Description
"A twisty, compelling new novel about one woman's complicated relationship with her mother-in-law that ends in death... From the moment Lucy met her husband's mother, Diana, she was kept at arm's length. Diana was exquisitely polite, and properly friendly, but Lucy knew that she was not what Diana envisioned. But who could fault Diana? She was a pillar of the community, an advocate for social justice who helped female refugees assimilate to their new country. Diana was happily married to Tom, and lived in wedded bliss for decades. Lucy wanted so much to please her new mother-in-law. That was five years ago. Now, Diana has been found dead, a suicide note near her body. Diana claims that she no longer wanted to live because of a battle with cancer. But the autopsy finds no cancer. The autopsy does find traces of poison and suffocation. Who could possibly want Diana dead? Why was her will changed at the eleventh hour to disinherit both of her adult children and their spouses? With Lucy's secrets getting deeper and her relationship with her mother-in-law growing more complex as the pages turn, this new novel from Sally Hepworth is sure to add to her growing legion of fans. Praise for Sally Hepworth: "With jaw-dropping discoveries, and realistic consequences, this novel is not to be missed. Perfect for lovers of Big Little Lies." --Library Journal, starred review "Hepworth deftly keeps the reader turning pages and looking for clues, all the while building multilayered characters and carefully doling out bits of their motivations" --
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East Hampton Adult Fiction
FIC HEP
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Branford/Blackstone Adult Fiction
FICTION
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Durham Adult Fiction
FIC HEPWORTH
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Essex Adult Fiction
HEPWORTH
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Guilford Adult Fiction
FIC HEPWORTH
On Shelf
Guilford Adult Fiction
FIC HEPWORTH
Lost and Paid
Guilford Adult Quick Pick
FIC HEPWORTH
Missing
Haddam/Brainerd Adult Mystery
MYS HEPWORTH
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Hamden/Miller Adult Fiction
FIC/HEPWORTH
On Shelf
Lyme Adult Fiction
FIC HEP
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Madison/Scranton Adult Fiction
F HEPWORTH
On Shelf
Meriden Adult Fiction
FIC HEPWORTH (Mommy Dearest 5/25)
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Middlefield/Coe Adult Collection
MYS Hepworth
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North Branford/Smith Adult Fiction
Fiction Hepworth
On Shelf
North Haven Adult Fiction
Fiction Hepworth, Sally
Due Aug 25, 2025
North Stonington/Wheeler Adult Fiction
FIC HEPWORTH [JUN 19]
On Shelf
Old Lyme A Fiction
FIC HEPWORTH
On Shelf
Old Saybrook/Acton Adult Fiction
F HEPWORTH
On Shelf
Orange/Case Adult Fiction Book
Fiction Hepworth
On Shelf
Wallingford Adult Fiction
HEPWORTH
On Shelf
West Haven Ora Mason Adult Fiction
FIC HEPWORTH
On Shelf
Westbrook Adult Fiction
F HEP (PICKS)
Due Sep 6, 2025
Woodbridge Adult Fiction
FIC HEPWORTH
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Acton Public Library On Order
ON ORDER
On Order
Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library On Order
ON ORDER
On Order
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781250120922, 1250120926
Notes
Description
"A twisty, compelling new novel about one woman's complicated relationship with her mother-in-law that ends in death... From the moment Lucy met her husband's mother, Diana, she was kept at arm's length. Diana was exquisitely polite, and properly friendly, but Lucy knew that she was not what Diana envisioned. But who could fault Diana? She was a pillar of the community, an advocate for social justice who helped female refugees assimilate to their new country. Diana was happily married to Tom, and lived in wedded bliss for decades. Lucy wanted so much to please her new mother-in-law. That was five years ago. Now, Diana has been found dead, a suicide note near her body. Diana claims that she no longer wanted to live because of a battle with cancer. But the autopsy finds no cancer. The autopsy does find traces of poison and suffocation. Who could possibly want Diana dead? Why was her will changed at the eleventh hour to disinherit both of her adult children and their spouses? With Lucy's secrets getting deeper and her relationship with her mother-in-law growing more complex as the pages turn, this new novel from Sally Hepworth is sure to add to her growing legion of fans. Praise for Sally Hepworth: "With jaw-dropping discoveries, and realistic consequences, this novel is not to be missed. Perfect for lovers of Big Little Lies." --Library Journal, starred review "Hepworth deftly keeps the reader turning pages and looking for clues, all the while building multilayered characters and carefully doling out bits of their motivations" --,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Hepworth, S. (2019). The mother-in-law: Sally Hepworth. First edition. St. Martin's Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Hepworth, Sally. 2019. The Mother-in-law: Sally Hepworth. St. Martin's Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Hepworth, Sally, The Mother-in-law: Sally Hepworth. St. Martin's Press, 2019.
MLA Citation (style guide)Hepworth, Sally. The Mother-in-law: Sally Hepworth. First edition. St. Martin's Press, 2019.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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