The Lie

Paperback Published on: 06/08/2020
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Synopsis

BE DRAWN INTO THE EMOTIONALLY GRIPPING FAMILY DRAMA PACKED WITH LONG-BURIED SECRETS

'I couldn't stop reading until the early hours. Totally gripping' 5***** READER REVIEW

'I just thought you should know who you're married to . . .'
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Romy and Michael had it all. 30 years of marriage, two wonderful sons and a beautiful home.

Until a letter arrives containing a shocking accusation, and everything falls apart.

Fleeing to an idyllic countryside village to find time to think, Romy finds herself drawn to Finch, a handsome stranger with a tragic past. Is this a chance to start again?

But then the phone rings:

Michael is in hospital. He says he needs her help . . .

From the No. 1 bestselling author of Thursdays in the Park, The Lie will captivate fans of Susan Lewis, Amanda Prowse, and Ali Mercer's His Secret Family.
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'Hilary Boyd nails family dynamics and misplaced loyalties with pin-sharp precision in an impressively well-written tale' DAILY EXPRESS

Readers are hooked by The Lie . . .

'Full of conflict with many twists and turns'

'A beautifully written and tense family drama'

'Totally engrossing'

'A brilliant page turner'

Praise for Hilary Boyd

'Boyd is as canny as Joanna Trollope at observing family life - and better than Trollope at jokes' Daily Mail

'Poignant, well observed and wonderfully written, this is a bit of a heart-string puller' Closer

'I was ripping through this book . . . addictive' Evening Standard

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781405934831
  • Number of pages: 384
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 23 mm
  • Weight: 265g
  • Languages: English

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The Lie
A First-Class Novel!
Hilary Boyd has produced another first-class novel; Thursdays in the Park was a fantastic read but I suspect that this one surpasses it! Romy and Michael ... READ MORE
GraceJReviewerlady.net
The Lie
Engrossing page-turner
Romy has it all: a loving husband, wonderful sons, a beautiful home and another pied a terre by the sea. . But then a letter arrives that makes her re-thin... READ MORE
MrsElsie
The Lie
Intense family drama exploring the fragility of relationships.
This is an intense family drama. It explores the fragility of relationships and the damage caused by lies and dark secrets. Romy and Michael are a successf... READ MORE
Jane Hunt
The Lie
The Lie by Hilary Boyd
With thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the arc, which I have enjoyed reading. The Lie by Hilary Boyd was a totally engrossing read and I thoroughl... READ MORE
Christine Rennie
The Lie
Family Drama
3.5 stars rounded down to 3 Romy and Michael have it all. They've been married for thirty years, have two grown up son's, a beautiful London home as well ... READ MORE
Louise Wilson
The Lie
Lies and heartbreak
Romy and Michael have been married for over 30 years and have two sons together. However, when a letter arrives accusing Michael of a crime, Romy decamps t... READ MORE
Tina Jackson
The Lie
Compelling to the end.
One LIE and the lives of a family are shattered. One MISTAKE to live the rest of your life with. One EVENT and versions of the truth. This is an unsettlin... READ MORE
Jen1010
The Lie
Intelligent read
This is another emotional read from Hilary Boyd, told from the viewpoint of characters that are easy to empathise with. I like the fact this story takes sh... READ MORE
Sarah Goldthorpe
The Lie
Who to believe?
An incident from the past comes back to haunt them When his wife receives a message referring to it she isn’t sure who to believe Interesting to find ou... READ MORE
Brenda Birkett
The Lie
A twisty turny treat
COPY FROM THE PUBLISHER AND VOLUNTARILY REVIEWED I’d never heard of the author before so had no idea what to expect from this book. I’ve read a lot of boo... READ MORE
Pamela Scott
The Lie
Enjoyable if you believe in an incredible twist of fate
An enjoyable book if you can believe the incredible coincidence regarding Romy's husband, Michael, and Finch's daughter, Grace. Romy moves to Cornwall to e... READ MORE
Jenny Hill
The Lie
An ok read
I enjoyed Thursdays in the Park and so had high hopes of this book which I’m sorry to say were not fulfilled. Romy Claire is sent an anonymous note about h... READ MORE
Celia Short