Those Other Women - Paperback

by Nicola Moriarty (Author)

"A firecracker of a novel..." -Liane Moriarty, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Little Lies

The author of The Fifth Letter takes a laser look at the uneasy relationships between women and the real-world ramifications of online conflicts and social media hostilities in this stunning domestic drama. A story of privilege, unspoken rivalries, and small acts of vengeance with huge repercussions sure to please fans of Sarah Jio and Ruth Ware.

Overwhelmed at the office and reeling from betrayals involving the people she loves, Poppy feels as if her world has tipped sideways. Maybe her colleague, Annalise, is right--Poppy needs to let loose and blow off some steam. What better way to vent than social media?

With Annalise, she creates an invitation-only Facebook group that quickly takes off. Suddenly, Poppy feels like she's back in control--until someone begins leaking the group's private posts and stirring up a nasty backlash, shattering her confidence.

Feeling judged by disapproving female colleagues and her own disappointed children, Frankie, too, is careening towards the breaking point. She also knows something shocking about her boss--sensitive knowledge that is tearing her apart.

As things begin to slide disastrously, dangerously out of control, carefully concealed secrets and lies are exposed with devastating consequences--forcing these women to face painful truths about their lives and the things they do to survive.

Front Jacket

From the author of The Fifth Letter comes this compelling story about the uneasy relationships between women, the choices they make, and how their failed attempts to keep their secrets can have devastating consequences in every facet of their lives . . .

When Poppy's husband deals her the ultimate betrayal--leaving her for her best friend--she's hurt beyond words. How is she supposed to pick up the shattered pieces and go on?

Her colleague Annalise thinks Poppy needs to release her pent-up anger. And what better way to do that than vent on social media? With Annalise, Poppy creates a private Facebook group for women, just like her, who have gripes to air. Much to her surprise, the group takes off--and with its success, she feels an adrenaline rush as she's finally back in control. But when someone leaks the group's private posts, Poppy's confidence quickly deflates in the aftermath of the vicious backlash her Facebook posts have created. Now everyone--including her disapproving female colleagues and Poppy's own disappointed children--are judging her. To make matters worse, she's come across sensitive information about her boss and feels guilty keeping this knowledge to herself.

As circumstances slide out of control, Poppy and the women surrounding her must confront the painful truths about their lives and learn the most painful lesson of all--the secrets they think are protecting them and those they love can have the power to completely unravel their worlds.

--Marian Keyes, internationally bestselling author

Back Jacket

From the author of The Fifth Letter comes this compelling story about the uneasy relationships between women, the choices they make, and how their failed attempts to keep their secrets can have devastating consequences in every facet of their lives . . .

When Poppy's husband deals her the ultimate betrayal--leaving her for her best friend--she's hurt beyond words. How is she supposed to pick up the shattered pieces and go on?

Her colleague Annalise thinks Poppy needs to release her pent-up anger. And what better way to do that than vent on social media? With Annalise, Poppy creates a private Facebook group for women, just like her, who have gripes to air. Much to her surprise, the group takes off--and with its success, she feels an adrenaline rush as she's finally back in control. But when someone leaks the group's private posts, Poppy's confidence quickly deflates in the aftermath of the vicious backlash her Facebook posts have created. Now everyone--including her disapproving female colleagues and Poppy's own disappointed children--are judging her. To make matters worse, she's come across sensitive information about her boss and feels guilty keeping this knowledge to herself.

As circumstances slide out of control, Poppy and the women surrounding her must confront the painful truths about their lives and learn the most painful lesson of all--the secrets they think are protecting them and those they love can have the power to completely unravel their worlds.