The Good Mistress
by Anne Tiernan
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Pub Date 15 Apr 2025 | Archive Date 6 May 2025
Headline | Hachette Books Ireland
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Description
'Draws you in and doesn't let go ... perfect for fans of Meg Mason' Edel Coffey
The affair is over - so what does she have to lose?
Juliet never planned to be the other woman, but Rory was the only man she'd ever loved. Then he went and died. At his funeral, Juliet hides shamefully at the back, while his wife and their son rightfully grieve up front. What does her life look like now, without him?
Erica was the perfect wife, but Rory knew things about her that no one else can ever know. And now she's left with a question she doesn't want the answer to: had she lost Rory long before he died?
Maeve, Rory's childhood friend, now a bestselling novelist, appears to have it all - except any time for herself. Between her exasperating husband, two teenage sons, and ailing mother, Maeve's success feels hollow. And when she uncovers a disturbing secret, her carefully constructed life begins to unravel.
As three women's lives collide, they must reconcile the realities of love, betrayal, and the limits of forgiveness - because what does it truly mean to be 'good', anyway?
'Tender, raw and moving ... I was drawn in from the first page' Sinead Moriarty
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781399714167 |
PRICE | £15.99 (GBP) |
PAGES | 384 |
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Featured Reviews

I knew this was going to be interesting from its premise and title. My first read by Anne Tiernan and I would like to certainly read more.
A set of messy and distinct characters coming together thinking that the other has got it better. Found the dysfunction, relationships and love to be messy yet with so much heart and reality. Loved the interactions and how it was narrated.
Thank you Headline, Hachette Books Ireland and NetGalley for this e-arc in exchange of my unbiased review.

The way these women’s lives intertwine is so powerful, and Anne Tiernan handles their emotional journeys with such grace. There’s this sharp wit throughout the book, but it doesn’t shy away from the tough stuff; the quiet heartbreak of realizing you’ve been living someone else’s life, the moments of self-reflection that are uncomfortable but so necessary. It left me thinking long after I closed the book. It’s raw, it’s messy, but most of all, it’s real. If you’re looking for a story that will make you think, laugh, and maybe even shed a tear, this one’s for you.