What would you do if your father’s tragic death unearths a family secret so monumental it changes everything you thought you knew about him—and yourself? Laura Dave’s The Night We Lost Him begins with this gripping premise and weaves a story that is equal parts family drama, mystery, and emotional revelation.
Liam Noone — pronounced “noon,” not “no one” — was a man of many identities: a savvy hotel magnate, a father, and a man with secrets that even his closest family members could scarcely imagine. When Liam dies in what authorities rule as a tragic accident, his daughter Nora and estranged son Sam are left to confront not only their grief but also a labyrinthine mystery surrounding their father’s life. As they piece together his past, they uncover a truth that forces them to reevaluate their relationships—with their father, with each other, and even with themselves.
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