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Unlock the secrets that could shatter a family - and your heart. The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave sweeps you away to the picturesque streets of Sausalito, California. When Hannah Hall marries the dashing and successful Owen Michaels, she thinks she has found her fairy-tale ending. But her bubble of happiness bursts when Owen vanishes, leaving behind a cryptic note that implores her to protect his sixteen-year-old daughter, Bailey, at all costs.
The clouds of betrayal and confusion thicken as Hannah uncovers that her dear husband, a man she thought she knew, has been leading a double life. With the FBI breathing down her neck and the echoes of Owen’s last words ringing in her ears, she’s swept into a tidal wave of secrets and lies. As she navigates the stormy seas, she’s tethered by her newfound bond with the brooding, fiercely independent Bailey. Together, they embark on a quest to unravel the tapestry of deceit woven by Owen.
Through layers of enigmatic clues and heart-pounding revelations, they cross the realms of memory and pain to unearth Owen's past. With each revelation, they stitch themselves closer together, forming a delicate patchwork of trust and kinship.
Laura Dave's prose glistens like the sun-dappled waters of Sausalito, painting an enthralling portrait of love, betrayal, and resilience. The Last Thing He Told Me entwines your soul with every twist, turning the pages into heartbeats you can’t afford to miss.
Date Published: May 4, 2021
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Fiction
Mystery
Thriller
Domestic Fiction
Women's Fiction
Hannah Hall: A strong, compassionate woodworker, valued honesty. She is determined to honor Owen’s last wish by protecting Bailey and unearthing the truth (e.g., risking her safety to investigate Owen’s past).
Bailey Michaels: A headstrong and guarded teenager. She values independence but learns the importance of trust and connection through her journey with Hannah (e.g., opening up about her mother).
Owen Michaels: A complex character, depicted initially as a loving husband. He values his family’s safety, even at the cost of his integrity (e.g., creating a new identity to shield his loved ones from his criminal past).
Trust and Deception: Explores the duality of trust and deception through Owen’s double life and how it impacts relationships (e.g., Hannah’s trust is shattered, but she builds trust with Bailey).
Family Bonds: Demonstrates the strength and evolution of family ties, as seen in Hannah and Bailey’s relationship, evolving from strained to deeply connected.
Identity and Self-Discovery: Highlights the journey of characters like Bailey, who learns about her heritage, and Hannah, who redefines her identity through loss and love.
Sacrifice and Redemption: Shows the lengths individuals like Owen will go to protect loved ones and how Hannah and Bailey find redemption in unraveling the truth and making amends.
