--- product_id: 335396058 title: "THE MOTHER-IN-LAW" price: "AED 98" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/335396058-the-mother-in-law store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # THE MOTHER-IN-LAW **Price:** AED 98 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** THE MOTHER-IN-LAW - **How much does it cost?** AED 98 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/335396058-the-mother-in-law) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description From the bestselling author of The Family Next Door comes a new domestic page-turner about that trickiest of relationships and what happens when it all goes wrong **PREORDER THE GOOD SISTER NOW** ''Fiction at its finest'' Liane Moriarty, Number One bestselling author ''Perfect for fans of BIG LITTLE LIES'' - Library Journal She has never approved of you. But it''s when her body is found the secrets really start to come out ... From the moment Lucy met her husband''s mother, Diana, she was kept at arm''s length. Diana was exquisitely polite, and perfectly friendly, but Lucy knew that she was not what Diana envisioned. Even so, 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. Everyone in the family is hiding something. But what? And where will the secrets stop? 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. ''The best book that I have read in a long time... Would make an amazing tv series . Does not disappoint!'' Reader Reviewer ''Prepare for Gone Girl-level twists'' Refinery29 ''Wow! What a conclusion !'' Reader Reviewer ''Brilliant characterisation, great story, a genuine five star read'' Reader Reviewer ''I read this book in just two days because I just couldn''t put it down'' Reader Reviewer ''The Mother-in-Law is indeed twisty and suspenseful , but even more than that, it''s clever and nuanced'' Kelly Rimmer, bestselling author of Me Without You Review: Family Dynamics: Great, Mystery: Okay, Suspense: Not Much - I wanted to read this book ever since it was published, because the title is a hot topic amongst married Indian women. What I liked: a) the dynamics between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, their perspectives, backgrounds, where they come from and how it affects their thoughts and actions – why they do what they do. b) There are a lot of matter-of-fact statements about relationships. c) The part where Lucy and Diana have a conversation and the former mentions how the men in the room thought it was a perfectly normal one and were totally unaware of the hostile undercurrents in it, is simply excellent. The best part was Diana’s retort to Rhonda on the overpriced wedding dress. What I did not like or found odd: a) the pace of the book is slow, it lacked the feel or suspense of a thriller. b) The police investigation leaves a lot to be desired, or rather the author has not devoted many pages to it and the reader does not get any idea of the police views, how the investigation concludes is not mentioned at all. c) Diana’s background story is incomplete. How Tom and Diana became wealthy is a mystery. d) Why Diana chooses to help only Afghan refugee women is not explained. Also why does she not advise them on family planning, instead of just helping them with their multiple deliveries? e) Lucy is struggling to take care of one kid and still decides to go for two more! This is absolutely absurd. Overall, I liked the book for the relationship dynamics more than the mystery part. Review: A compelling page-turner! - Phew! This book was a roller-coaster ride of suspense, emotions, and relationships. To be honest, it's not your typical nail-biting suspense or thriller. But the way this book captures the depths of emotions in a seemingly 'normal' and by all accounts a well-off household is extremely captivating! The storyline is really really good!! I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #318,601 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,435 in Romantic Suspense (Books) #3,769 in Thrillers and Suspense #4,777 in Mysteries (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 46,622 Reviews | ## Images ![THE MOTHER-IN-LAW - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zEDBYLSYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Family Dynamics: Great, Mystery: Okay, Suspense: Not Much *by S***A on 27 April 2022* I wanted to read this book ever since it was published, because the title is a hot topic amongst married Indian women. What I liked: a) the dynamics between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, their perspectives, backgrounds, where they come from and how it affects their thoughts and actions – why they do what they do. b) There are a lot of matter-of-fact statements about relationships. c) The part where Lucy and Diana have a conversation and the former mentions how the men in the room thought it was a perfectly normal one and were totally unaware of the hostile undercurrents in it, is simply excellent. The best part was Diana’s retort to Rhonda on the overpriced wedding dress. What I did not like or found odd: a) the pace of the book is slow, it lacked the feel or suspense of a thriller. b) The police investigation leaves a lot to be desired, or rather the author has not devoted many pages to it and the reader does not get any idea of the police views, how the investigation concludes is not mentioned at all. c) Diana’s background story is incomplete. How Tom and Diana became wealthy is a mystery. d) Why Diana chooses to help only Afghan refugee women is not explained. Also why does she not advise them on family planning, instead of just helping them with their multiple deliveries? e) Lucy is struggling to take care of one kid and still decides to go for two more! This is absolutely absurd. Overall, I liked the book for the relationship dynamics more than the mystery part. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A compelling page-turner! *by S***A on 2 May 2019* Phew! This book was a roller-coaster ride of suspense, emotions, and relationships. To be honest, it's not your typical nail-biting suspense or thriller. But the way this book captures the depths of emotions in a seemingly 'normal' and by all accounts a well-off household is extremely captivating! The storyline is really really good!! I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it. ### ⭐ Pathetic *by H***Y on 16 June 2024* Don't waste your time reading this book. The author desperately tries to sound intelligent but falls flat miserably. There is no continuity, no conclusion, no sense in the story. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/335396058-the-mother-in-law](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/335396058-the-mother-in-law) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-08-05*