![]() ![]() The matriarch and patriarch of this enviable family are both well regarded tennis coaches. Apples Never Fall is a suburban mystery tale that sees Moriarty untangle a set of complex family issues, tensions and heartache with her unique blend of satire and critical observation. Moriarty’s latest novel has been highly anticipated by her huge fan base. With eight published novels under her belt, record breaking sales figures and worldwide publication rights to her books, Liane Moriarty is an Australian success story. Sydney based author Liane Moriarty is a household name. Is her disappearance related to their mysterious house guest from last year? Or were things never as rosy as they seemed in the Delaney household? Review: Their four adult children are busy living their own lives, and while it could be argued they never quite achieved their destinies, no-one ever says that out loud.īut now Joy Delaney has disappeared and her children are re-examining their parents’ marriage and their family history with fresh, frightened eyes. Even after all these years, former tennis coaches Joy and Stan are still winning tournaments, and now that they’ve sold the family business they have all the time in the world to learn how to ‘relax’. From the outside, the Delaneys appear to be an enviably contented family. ![]()
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