A pilot's wife is taught to be prepared for the late-night knock at the door. But when Kathryn Lyons receives word that a plan flown by her husband, Jack, has exploded near the coast of Ireland, she confronts the unfathomable-one startling revelation at a time. Soon drawn into a maelstrom of publicity fueled by rumors that Jack led a secret life, Kathryn sets out to learn who her husband really was, whatever that knowledge might cost. Her search propels this taut, impassioned novel as it movingly explores the question, How well can we ever really know another person?

The Pilot's Wife by Anita Shreve is a captivating novel that tells the story of a woman named Kathryn Lyons, whose life is turned upside down when she learns that her pilot husband has died in a plane crash. As she tries to come to terms with her grief, Kathryn discovers shocking secrets about her husband's life that she never could have imagined. This gripping tale explores themes of love, betrayal, and resilience, and is a must-read for fans of Oprah's Book Club.