As Far as She Knew : A Novel

“A masterful exploration of marriage, secrets, and identity that will leave you questioning how well you really know those closest to you.Diana Awad crafts a thriller that is both heart-stopping and heartbreaking.” —Mindy KalingA devoted wife and mother unravels her late husband’s secret life in an emotional and suspenseful novel about betrayal, lies, love, and loss. For twenty-three years, Amira Abadi believed she had a strong, loving marriage.But when her husband, Ali, dies suddenly, that certainty shatters with the discovery of a house she never knew existed.As whispers of betrayal spread through their tight-knit Arab American community, Amira refuses to let others define her husband’s legacy—or her path forward. Diving into an investigation of Ali’s final days, Amira uncovers decades-old secrets that challenge everything she thought she knew.With her children struggling to process their father’s death, Amira must balance protecting her family with pursuing the truth, even as each revelation brings her closer to danger. As Amira peels back layers of lies, she discovers that the greatest mystery isn’t what her husband was hiding—it’s how far she’ll go to uncover the truth.