57 pages 1 hour read

Liane Moriarty

The Last Anniversary

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Chapters 39-49 Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapter 39 Summary

Content Warning: The source text and this section of the guide contain material relating to postpartum depression, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and coercive control.

Veronika starts looking for anyone who can offer information about the Munro Baby mystery. She runs into a girl from her kickboxing class and there is chemistry between them.

As Sophie prepares for her date with Ian, she is interrupted by Grace, who tells her that she is thinking of leaving Callum. Grace feels that she has given Sophie adequate permission to move in on Callum. Sophie has a great first date with Ian.

Chapter 40 Summary

Rose and Sophie go swimming in the freezing cold ocean. Rose tells Sophie that she will tell her more about the Munro Baby Mystery when Sophie turns 40. In a flashback, Rose reveals that the blood on the floor is Connie’s blood.

Chapter 41 Summary

Sophie meets Rick for their first date and has a wonderful time. After the date, she feels equally as attracted to Rick as she does to Ian, which she finds confusing.