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Deborah Monroe and her daughter, Grace, are driving home from a party when their car hits a man running in the dark. Grace was at the wheel, but Deborah sends her home before the police arrive, determined to shoulder the blame for the accident. Her decision then turns into a deception that takes on a life of its own and threatens the special bond between mother and daughter.
The Secret Between Us is an unforgettable story about making bad choices for the right reasons and the terrible consequences of a lie gone wrong. Once again, Barbara Delinsky has delivered a riveting study of family and a superbly crafted novel, perfectly targeted to fans of provocative fiction.
“Delinsky delves deeper into the human heart and spirit with each new novel.”–Cincinnati Enquirer
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9781415943816
- File size: 306943 KB
- Duration: 10:39:27
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- English
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Reviews
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Delinksky's new chick-lit novel makes a good beach listen. The story delves into the bonds that unite families and, conversely, can lead good people to make bad decisions. Cassandra Campbell presents vivid vocal portraits of a mother and daughter who carry out a deception following a car accident. Campbell's rendition of daughter Grace's teenaged angst is spot-on. Some of the male characters are a challenge, but, overall, Campbell captures the relationships and personal quandaries of a family living with destructive secret. Intense scrutiny of every emotion is a big part of the story, and Campbell keeps all of them realistic and sympathetic. D.G. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine -
Starred review from October 15, 2007
Relationships are brought to the limit in Delinsky’s splendid latest exploration of family dynamics. On a rainy night, Deborah Monroe and her teenage daughter, Grace, are driving home when their car hits a man. The victim, who turns out to be Grace’s history teacher, is unconscious but alive. Although Grace was driving, Deborah sends her home and takes responsibility for the accident when the cops show up. Deborah is juggling a lot: as a family doctor, she is in private practice with her über-demanding widower father, who is trying to hide a drinking problem; her son, Dylan, is vision impaired; her mother’s death continues to affect the family; Deborah is still dealing with her ex-husband’s new, separate life; and her unmarried sister, Jill, has just announced she’s pregnant. Grace’s guilt about not taking responsibility for the accident makes her withdraw from friends and family, and the accident victim turns out to have a more complex private life than anyone imagined. The author seamlessly resolves relationship issues without sentiment, throws in a promising romance for Deborah and offers a redemptive scene between Grace and her grandfather. Delinsky combines her understanding of human nature with absorbing, unpredictable storytelling—a winning combination. -
Orlagh Cassidy's energetic narration gives full attention to the family dynamics of divorced Doctor Deborah Monroe, her demanding alcoholic father, and her teenage daughter, Grace. Cassidy powerfully depicts the argument that takes place between Grace and her mother as they drive through a pounding rainstorm. In the midst of youthful determination and a mother's resolve--there's an accident. They hit a man, who turns out to be Grace's history teacher. Grace is the driver who hit the man, but Deborah insists on taking responsibility and is charged vehicular homicide. Eventually, all their family relations are strained to the limit by this devastating secret. Cassidy gives a polished performance that can only garner more fans for Delinsky. G.D.W. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine
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March 31, 2008
When Dr. Deborah Monroe's teenage daughter Grace hits her high school history teacher while driving, Deborah allows the police to think she was at the wheel. Dealing with the aftermath of the accident is just one more unwelcome burden for Deborah, already stressed by work and family problems. Meanwhile, Grace is devastated by the pressure of the lie and the guilt she feels, particularly after her teacher dies. Orlagh Cassidy makes a serviceable if not particularly distinctive attempt to distinguish between character voices, but her overall performance is warm and compassionate. Together, the smoothly abridged text and the narration create an emotionally affecting and realistic portrait of a family in crisis. Simultaneous release with the Doubleday hardcover (Reviews, Oct. 15, 2007).
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