Introduction

An instant New York Times bestseller from the author of The Last Thing He Told Me

“Dave’s signature blend of twisty mystery, family drama, and moving love story is top-notch” (The Boston Globe) in this instant New York Times bestseller where estranged siblings chase a fifty-year-old family secret that shaped their father’s mysterious life—and death…

“Pulse pounding suspense and moving family drama”-- People

“A master storyteller. You won’t want to miss this one.” -- Harlan Coben

“The perfect mix of heart-pounding and heartfelt…Dave delivers yet another suspenseful page-turner that should be a book club staple for a long time to come.” —New York Post

Nora Noone’s father was many things to many people. To the public he was a self-made titan of industry, whose luxury boutique hotels were among the most coveted destinations in the world. To his three ex-wives, he was a loving yet distant family man who managed to keep his finances—and his families—separate. But, to Nora, he was always a mystery—especially after his suspicious death at his cliffside home.

Though the authorities insist there was no foul play, Nora and her estranged brother, Sam, believe otherwise. As they form an uneasy alliance to unpack the mystery, they start putting together the pieces of their father’s past and uncover a family secret that changes everything.

With Laura Dave’s “signature blend of pulse-pounding suspense” (People) and “trademark emotional heft” (New York Post), The Night We Lost Him is a “propulsive” (Oprah Daily) must-read, with a heartbreaking final twist you’ll never see coming.

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Prologue

He knew any biographer would decide that the story of his life could be summarized by this: When Liam Samuel Noone began accruing his fortune, the first thing he did was buy a piece of land as far away from his hometown as he could possibly get. ... view entire excerpt...

Discussion Questions

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1. How would you describe the relationship dynamic between Nora and Sam? Consider how Nora and Sam’s past and present interactions shape their investigation into their father’s death.

2. The character of Liam Samuel Noone is full of complexity. What are your thoughts on his life choices and their impact on his family? Unpack Liam’s motivations and how his actions reverberate through the lives of two of his children, Nora and Sam.

3. Themes of grief and love often intersect throughout The Night We Lost Him. How do different characters cope with these emotions? Can you identify with any of the characters’ different means of coping? Discuss the varying ways in which characters like Nora, Sam, and others process their grief.

4. In the novel, Liam recalls Cory saying: “Fidelity is who you tell your stories to.” (page 130) What do you think she means by this? How does this idea speak to the different relationships in the novel?

5. The reverberations of Cory’s true identity can be felt by every character in the novel. How did this long-kept secret shape the characters and their actions? Have you ever experienced the effects of family secrets? Consider the roles of inherited secrets and their long-term effects on family members.

6. In a flashback, Cory recalls a writer once saying that his stories are “a love letter to one person.” (page 229) Do you think this is true? Do you think The Night We Lost Him is a love letter from Nora to her father? Share your thoughts surrounding the fates of the characters. What do you think is next for Nora?

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