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PRE-ORDER THE COMPELLING NEW SARAH VAUGHAN NOVEL ABOUT POWER, MONEY AND LIES - BASED ON A TRUE STORY - COMING SOON!From the bestselling author of Anatomy of a Scandal, now a major Netflix series… Reputation: it takes a lifetime to build and just one moment to destroy.‘Sarah Vaughan has done it again. Superb’ Shari LapenaEmma Webster is a respectable MP. Emma Webster is a devoted mother. Emma Webster is innocent of the murder of a tabloid journalist. Emma Webster is a liar. #Reputation: The story you tell about yourself. And the lies others choose to believe…'Uncannily timely… As dark and gripping as you’d expect from the author of Anatomy of a Scandal’ Observer‘A terrifically entertaining legal drama and an unsettling cautionary tale for any woman considering entering politics’ Louise Candlish‘Perceptive, elegant, thrilling and addictive’ Chris Whitaker‘Tense. Gripping. And bang up to date. This is a rollercoaster of a book’ Imran Mahmood‘Wonderfully written, tense, taut and timely. I loved it!’ Claire Douglas‘A stylish, challenging thriller. Do yourself a favour and read this book’ Fiona Cummins‘Sarah Vaughan has distilled the zeitgeist into a pulse-racing thriller. Gripping all the way’ Erin Kelly‘I read Reputation in one sitting, which is my highest possible praise’ Bella Mackie‘Sarah Vaughan has another smash hit on her hands. Reputation is nuanced, complex, and thought-provoking, while still being a gripping, fast-paced read’ Louise O’Neill‘Sarah Vaughan does it again. Another taut, gripping thriller that also shines a light on some of the most important issues of the day' Bryony Gordon

PRE-ORDER THE COMPELLING NEW SARAH VAUGHAN NOVEL ABOUT POWER, MONEY AND LIES - BASED ON A TRUE STORY - COMING SOON!From the bestselling author of Anatomy of a Scandal, now a major Netflix series… Reputation: it takes a lifetime to build and just one moment to destroy.‘Sarah Vaughan has done it again. Superb’ Shari LapenaEmma Webster is a respectable MP. Emma Webster is a devoted mother. Emma Webster is innocent of the murder of a tabloid journalist. Emma Webster is a liar. #Reputation: The story you tell about yourself. And the lies others choose to believe…'Uncannily timely… As dark and gripping as you’d expect from the author of Anatomy of a Scandal’ Observer‘A terrifically entertaining legal drama and an unsettling cautionary tale for any woman considering entering politics’ Louise Candlish‘Perceptive, elegant, thrilling and addictive’ Chris Whitaker‘Tense. Gripping. And bang up to date. This is a rollercoaster of a book’ Imran Mahmood‘Wonderfully written, tense, taut and timely. I loved it!’ Claire Douglas‘A stylish, challenging thriller. Do yourself a favour and read this book’ Fiona Cummins‘Sarah Vaughan has distilled the zeitgeist into a pulse-racing thriller. Gripping all the way’ Erin Kelly‘I read Reputation in one sitting, which is my highest possible praise’ Bella Mackie‘Sarah Vaughan has another smash hit on her hands. Reputation is nuanced, complex, and thought-provoking, while still being a gripping, fast-paced read’ Louise O’Neill‘Sarah Vaughan does it again. Another taut, gripping thriller that also shines a light on some of the most important issues of the day' Bryony Gordon

PRE-ORDER THE COMPELLING NEW SARAH VAUGHAN NOVEL ABOUT POWER, MONEY AND LIES - BASED ON A TRUE STORY - COMING SOON!From the bestselling author of Anatomy of a Scandal, now a major Netflix series… Reputation: it takes a lifetime to build and just one moment to destroy.‘Sarah Vaughan has done it again. Superb’ Shari LapenaEmma Webster is a respectable MP. Emma Webster is a devoted mother. Emma Webster is innocent of the murder of a tabloid journalist. Emma Webster is a liar. #Reputation: The story you tell about yourself. And the lies others choose to believe…'Uncannily timely… As dark and gripping as you’d expect from the author of Anatomy of a Scandal’ Observer‘A terrifically entertaining legal drama and an unsettling cautionary tale for any woman considering entering politics’ Louise Candlish‘Perceptive, elegant, thrilling and addictive’ Chris Whitaker‘Tense. Gripping. And bang up to date. This is a rollercoaster of a book’ Imran Mahmood‘Wonderfully written, tense, taut and timely. I loved it!’ Claire Douglas‘A stylish, challenging thriller. Do yourself a favour and read this book’ Fiona Cummins‘Sarah Vaughan has distilled the zeitgeist into a pulse-racing thriller. Gripping all the way’ Erin Kelly‘I read Reputation in one sitting, which is my highest possible praise’ Bella Mackie‘Sarah Vaughan has another smash hit on her hands. Reputation is nuanced, complex, and thought-provoking, while still being a gripping, fast-paced read’ Louise O’Neill‘Sarah Vaughan does it again. Another taut, gripping thriller that also shines a light on some of the most important issues of the day' Bryony Gordon

ALL FAMILIES HAVE SECRETS. BUT IT'S THE LIES THAT CAN KILL.The compelling new novel about power, money and lies from the author of Anatomy of a Scandal.‘A timely and compelling study of family guilt. Sarah Vaughan's finest novel yet' MICK HERRON ‘Vaughan’s novels are not just screenplay drafts: her cool, careful prose is a pleasure to read' TELEGRAPH‘Expertly plotted and crackling with tension, this is dysfunctional family psychodrama at its unputdownable best’ GUARDIAN  ‘This is talented Vaughan's sixth novel and cements her place as one of our finest thriller writers' DAILY MAIL‘The gap between public image and private life is the theme of this clever novel…Intriguing’ THE TIMES ‘Sarah Vaughan doesn’t miss a beat in this intricate family thriller … As the jeopardy builds, so does the brilliant characterisation' SAINSBURYS MAGAZINE‘Shades of King Lear in this gripping tale of three daughters coming together to celebrate the 70th birthday of their mother … A notably, well-written, thoughtful thriller, strong on family dynamics’ MAIL ON SUNDAY‘Vaughan elegantly toys with readers’ expectations as she parcels out details about Eleanor's family and relationships and explores themes of class, power, and the magpie-like nature of authorship…a canny, suspenseful tale' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ‘Packed with twists and oozing with menace, this sharp-edged tale is a taut triumph’ CRIME MONTHLY ‘Gripping’ CLOSERA lavish 70th birthday party. A body found on a storm-lashed beach. And a secret that someone is dying to tell... Famed children’s author Dame Eleanor Kingman has summoned her family and friends to her exquisite manor house on the cliffs. They're celebrating her birthday – and her latest number one bestseller in her series of books based on a mother fox and her cubs.But the night before the party, Eleanor receives an email: an email that threatens to expose the lie she’s kept up for over half a century.Someone knows her secret. Is it her estranged literary agent? Is it her ex-husband, to whom she no longer speaks? Is it the nanny she fired all those years ago, who always did have a knack for storytelling? Or is it one of her three daughters, all of whom have a stake in the publishing empire she has built...With a TV crew arriving to film a documentary of her life, Eleanor needs to find out who sent the email – and preserve her multimillion-pound career.But when push comes to shove, and it's time to tell the truth – will anyone actually believe her?

ALL FAMILIES HAVE SECRETS. BUT IT'S THE LIES THAT CAN KILL.The compelling new novel about power, money and lies from the author of Anatomy of a Scandal.‘A timely and compelling study of family guilt. Sarah Vaughan's finest novel yet' MICK HERRON ‘Vaughan’s novels are not just screenplay drafts: her cool, careful prose is a pleasure to read' TELEGRAPH‘Expertly plotted and crackling with tension, this is dysfunctional family psychodrama at its unputdownable best’ GUARDIAN  ‘This is talented Vaughan's sixth novel and cements her place as one of our finest thriller writers' DAILY MAIL‘The gap between public image and private life is the theme of this clever novel…Intriguing’ THE TIMES ‘Sarah Vaughan doesn’t miss a beat in this intricate family thriller … As the jeopardy builds, so does the brilliant characterisation' SAINSBURYS MAGAZINE‘Shades of King Lear in this gripping tale of three daughters coming together to celebrate the 70th birthday of their mother … A notably, well-written, thoughtful thriller, strong on family dynamics’ MAIL ON SUNDAY‘Vaughan elegantly toys with readers’ expectations as she parcels out details about Eleanor's family and relationships and explores themes of class, power, and the magpie-like nature of authorship…a canny, suspenseful tale' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ‘Packed with twists and oozing with menace, this sharp-edged tale is a taut triumph’ CRIME MONTHLY ‘Gripping’ CLOSERA lavish 70th birthday party. A body found on a storm-lashed beach. And a secret that someone is dying to tell... Famed children’s author Dame Eleanor Kingman has summoned her family and friends to her exquisite manor house on the cliffs. They're celebrating her birthday – and her latest number one bestseller in her series of books based on a mother fox and her cubs.But the night before the party, Eleanor receives an email: an email that threatens to expose the lie she’s kept up for over half a century.Someone knows her secret. Is it her estranged literary agent? Is it her ex-husband, to whom she no longer speaks? Is it the nanny she fired all those years ago, who always did have a knack for storytelling? Or is it one of her three daughters, all of whom have a stake in the publishing empire she has built...With a TV crew arriving to film a documentary of her life, Eleanor needs to find out who sent the email – and preserve her multimillion-pound career.But when push comes to shove, and it's time to tell the truth – will anyone actually believe her?

ALL FAMILIES HAVE SECRETS. BUT IT'S THE LIES THAT CAN KILL.The compelling new novel about power, money and lies from the author of Anatomy of a Scandal.‘A timely and compelling study of family guilt. Sarah Vaughan's finest novel yet' MICK HERRON ‘Vaughan’s novels are not just screenplay drafts: her cool, careful prose is a pleasure to read' TELEGRAPH‘Expertly plotted and crackling with tension, this is dysfunctional family psychodrama at its unputdownable best’ GUARDIAN  ‘This is talented Vaughan's sixth novel and cements her place as one of our finest thriller writers' DAILY MAIL‘The gap between public image and private life is the theme of this clever novel…Intriguing’ THE TIMES ‘Sarah Vaughan doesn’t miss a beat in this intricate family thriller … As the jeopardy builds, so does the brilliant characterisation' SAINSBURYS MAGAZINE‘Shades of King Lear in this gripping tale of three daughters coming together to celebrate the 70th birthday of their mother … A notably, well-written, thoughtful thriller, strong on family dynamics’ MAIL ON SUNDAY‘Twists, rivalries, and buried truths make this a gripping, suspenseful read’ WOMAN'S WEEKLY ‘Sarah Vaughan does much more than explore the greed and resentment that so often surround very successful writers; she offers good advice to those with literary aspirations' LITERARY REVIEW ‘Vaughan elegantly toys with readers’ expectations as she parcels out details about Eleanor's family and relationships and explores themes of class, power, and the magpie-like nature of authorship…a canny, suspenseful tale' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ‘Wholly absorbing and utterly addictive…One of my favourite books of the year’ ANDREA MARA ‘From the author of international bestseller Anatomy of a Scandal comes a gripping read about a much-loved storyteller whose perfect life starts to unravel when family secrets finally come to life' MY WEEKLY ‘Packed with twists and oozing with menace, this sharp-edged tale is a taut triumph' CRIME MONTHLY'Glorious Cornish clifftops, a glittering party and a swirling vortex of family secrets ... Sarah Vaughan lobs an explosive cocktail into Golden Age Crime to create something wholly new and deeply satisfying. I drank it up' SARAH HILARY, Sharp Glass'This is a compelling story, with deep roots, which asks us to think about the stories we tell not just publicly, but also privately, to make up a life. It manages that rare trick of being both addictive and thoughtful' ARAMINTA HALL, One of the Good Guys‘Gripping’ CLOSER‘A flawlessly constructed thriller, perfectly paced and filled with smart reveals!’ LUCY CLARKE, The Castaways‘A rich, intoxicating brew, I loved it’ LOUISE CANDLISH, Our House‘The ultimate literary thriller!’ VERONICA HENRY, The Beach Hut 'I was transported to the novel’s Cornish clifftop setting and was totally drawn into the mystery and the dysfunctional Kingman family from the very first page’ JULIET STEVENSONA lavish 70th birthday party. A body found on a storm-lashed beach. And a secret that someone is dying to tell... Famed children’s author Dame Eleanor Kingman has summoned her family and friends to her exquisite manor house on the cliffs. They're celebrating her birthday – and her latest number one bestseller in her series of books based on a mother fox and her cubs.But the night before the party, Eleanor receives an email: an email that threatens to expose the lie she’s kept up for over half a century.Someone knows her secret. Is it her estranged literary agent? Is it her ex-husband, to whom she no longer speaks? Is it the nanny she fired all those years ago, who always did have a knack for storytelling? Or is it one of her three daughters, all of whom have a stake in the publishing empire she has built...With a TV crew arriving to film a documentary of her life, Eleanor needs to find out who sent the email – and preserve her multimillion-pound career.But when push comes to shove, and it's time to tell the truth – will anyone actually believe her?

THE WORD-OF-MOUTH SENSATIONTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA RICHARD & JUDY BOOKCLUB SELECTIONNOW A NUMBER ONE NETFLIX SERIES'Timely and compelling' Shari Lapena'Impressive' The Times'Gripping' Observer'Sensational’ Clare MackintoshA high-profile marriage thrust into the spotlight.A prosecutor who believes justice has been a long time coming. A scandal that will rock Westminster.And the women caught at the heart of it. Praise for Anatomy of a Scandal:'Magnificent' Marian Keyes'Intelligent, subtle and thought-provoking' Louise Candlish'The definition of a page-turner' Elizabeth Day'Almost impossible to put down' Louise O’Neill'Once the trial of MP James Whitehouse starts, you could not have prised the book from hands for love or money' Jake Kerridge, Sunday Express'An absolute masterpiece – prepare to be very impressed' heat'A lot of reviews claim that a novel has them ‘hooked from the start’ – but with this story, it’s painfully true' Grazia‘A timely thriller about marriage, but also about power, who wields it, and how that affects who we believe’ Stylist‘Well-written, pacy and full of twists and turns’  Independent'New Netflix series lays bare the toxic privilege of those in power… Friend’s performance is eerily plausible. His Whitehouse is charismatic and smoothly persuasive, his eloquence barely concealing his arrogance… Equally strong is Miller as Sophie, who is forced for the first time to examine her own cosseted way of life and the principles she has sacrificed to preserve it' Financial Times'This drama will immediately entire fans of House of Cards, Apple Tree Yard and The Undoing…. Miller is excellent as the elegant, brittle Sophie, who is forced to watch her beautifully organised house fall out of order, the heart of a drama that manages to feel both aesthetically glossy and morally gritty' Sunday Times Culture  'Feels like it could have been ripped from the headlines' Evening Standard 'A cautionary tale for our times' Daily Telegraph**OUT NOW: REPUTATION, THE THRILLING AND TIMELY NEW NOVEL FROM SARAH VAUGHAN**

From the author of NETFLIX SENSATION ANATOMY OF A SCANDALThere are many reasons to bake: to feed; to impress; and, sometimes, it has to be said, to perfect.In 1966, Kathleen Eaden published The Art of Baking, her guide to nurturing a family by creating the most exquisite pastries.Now, five amateur bakers are competing to become the New Mrs Eaden. There's Jenny, facing an empty nest; Claire, who has sacrificed her dreams; Mike, trying to parent after his wife's death; Vicki, who has dropped everything to be with her baby boy; and perfect Karen, who knows what it's like to have nothing and is determined her façade shouldn't slip.As unlikely alliances are forged, making the choicest choux bun seems the least of the contestants' problems. For they will learn - as Mrs Eaden did before them - that while perfection is possible in the kitchen, it's very much harder in life.'Delicious . . . Friendship, rivalry and exposed secrets, all gorgeously told' - Elle'Clever and compelling. I loved this' Nina Stibbe

1939, and Will and Alice are evacuated to a granite farm in north Cornwall, perched on a windswept cliff. There they meet the farmer's daughter, Maggie, and against fields of shimmering barley and a sky that stretches forever, enjoy a childhood largely protected from the ravages of war.But in the sweltering summer of 1943 something happens that will have tragic consequences. A small lie escalates. Over 70 years on Alice is determined to atone for her behaviour - but has she left it too late?2014, and Maggie's granddaughter Lucy flees to the childhood home she couldn't wait to leave thirteen years earlier, marriage over; career apparently ended thanks to one terrible mistake. Can she rebuild herself and the family farm? And can she help her grandmother, plagued by a secret, to find some lasting peace?This is a novel about identity and belonging; guilt, regret and atonement; the unrealistic expectations placed on children and the pain of coming of age. It's about small lies and dark secrets. But above all it's about a beautiful, desolate, complex place.

'A great read about guilt, atonement and identity' - Hello'You won't want this one to end' - Marie ClaireFrom the author of NETFLIX SENSATION ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL1939, Will and Alice are evacuated to a granite farm in north Cornwall, perched on a windswept cliff. There they meet the farmer's daughter, Maggie, and enjoy a childhood largely protected from the ravages of war.But in the sweltering summer of 1943 something happens that will have tragic consequences. A small lie escalates out of all proportion. Over 70 years on Alice is determined to make amends - but has she left it too late?2014, and Maggie's granddaughter Lucy flees to the childhood home she couldn't wait to leave, marriage over; career ending thanks to one terrible mistake. Can she rebuild herself? And can she help her grandmother, plagued by a secret, to find some lasting peace?

THE WORD-OF-MOUTH SENSATIONTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA RICHARD & JUDY BOOKCLUB SELECTIONNOW A NUMBER ONE NETFLIX SERIES'Timely and compelling' Shari Lapena'Impressive' The Times'Gripping' Observer'Sensational’ Clare MackintoshA high-profile marriage thrust into the spotlight.A prosecutor who believes justice has been a long time coming. A scandal that will rock Westminster.And the women caught at the heart of it. Praise for Anatomy of a Scandal:'Magnificent' Marian Keyes'Intelligent, subtle and thought-provoking' Louise Candlish'The definition of a page-turner' Elizabeth Day'Almost impossible to put down' Louise O’Neill'Once the trial of MP James Whitehouse starts, you could not have prised the book from hands for love or money' Jake Kerridge, Sunday Express'An absolute masterpiece – prepare to be very impressed' heat'A lot of reviews claim that a novel has them ‘hooked from the start’ – but with this story, it’s painfully true' Grazia‘A timely thriller about marriage, but also about power, who wields it, and how that affects who we believe’ Stylist‘Well-written, pacy and full of twists and turns’  Independent'New Netflix series lays bare the toxic privilege of those in power… Friend’s performance is eerily plausible. His Whitehouse is charismatic and smoothly persuasive, his eloquence barely concealing his arrogance… Equally strong is Miller as Sophie, who is forced for the first time to examine her own cosseted way of life and the principles she has sacrificed to preserve it' Financial Times'This drama will immediately entire fans of House of Cards, Apple Tree Yard and The Undoing…. Miller is excellent as the elegant, brittle Sophie, who is forced to watch her beautifully organised house fall out of order, the heart of a drama that manages to feel both aesthetically glossy and morally gritty' Sunday Times Culture  'Feels like it could have been ripped from the headlines' Evening Standard  'A cautionary tale for our times' Daily Telegraph**OUT NOW: REPUTATION, THE THRILLING AND TIMELY NEW NOVEL FROM SARAH VAUGHAN**

NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES STARRING DIANE KRUGER AND JO JOYNER'Taut, clever, compelling and guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat…' Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the TrainYou think you know her…But look a little closer  She is a stay-at-home mother of three with boundless reserves of patience, energy and love. After being friends for a decade, this is how Liz sees Jess.   Then one moment changes everything.    Dark thoughts and carefully guarded secrets surface – and Liz is left questioning everything she thought she knew about her friend, and about herself.From the bestselling author of Anatomy of a Scandal – a new thought-provoking novel exploring the complexity of motherhood and all that connects and disconnects us. ‘A deep dive into the dark side of motherhood. Highly recommended' Erin Kelly, author of He Said/She Said‘Compelling, beautifully written, so perceptive and emotionally devastating. Like Anatomy of a Scandal, it feels like an important book as well as a brilliant read’ Lucy Foley, author of The Hunting Party 'Sarah Vaughan turns her pin-sharp attentions to the blame game that is early parenthood, raising the stakes to truly fearful levels. This tense, absorbing read will have parents – in fact, all readers – turning the pages deep into the night' Louise Candlish, author of Those People'Little Disasters takes on another topical and emotive issue with the same skill and command Vaughan showed in Anatomy of a Scandal' Cara Hunter, author of All The Rage‘An emotionally terrifying story. Sarah has impressively created characters whose pain and fear is all too real. I could not put this book down’ Heidi Perks, author of Now You See Her‘Vaughan explores the darker impulses of motherhood - the fear, fury and despair; the frantic juggling, loss of control and exhaustion - and of course the overwhelming love. Refreshingly assured and punchy writing that is sure to hit a nerve’ Lucy Atkins, author of Magpie Lane'A brilliant storyteller, Vaughan serves up every mother’s nightmare with consummate skill and a big heart. Clever. Totally compelling. Impossible to put down’ Eve Chase, author of Black Rabbit Hall  ‘I loved it and didn’t want to put it down. So, so good on motherhood and friendship’ Laura Marshall, author of Friend Request'I read this with a fascinated, mounting sense of horror because it could all be too true. Compulsive reading with an ending I didn’t see coming' Jane Corry, author of I Looked Away  'A true psychological thriller shows us, as all the best ones do, that the scariest place is not the dark alleyway but inside the pathways of our own minds. Compelling… and important’ Araminta Hall, author of Our Kind of Cruelty  ‘An immaculately researched and compelling story about the devastating fall out from one mistake’ Jane Shemilt, author of The Playground‘Each character is brilliantly drawn, and the book delivers surprise after surprise’ Claire Fuller, author of Bitter Orange  ‘Absolutely brilliant; an emotionally devastating story, brave and honest’ Emma Curtis, author of One Little Mistake‘Sarah’s writing is so impressive and skilful – the book is gripping, meticulous, and touches the raw nerves of parenthood’ Terry Stiastny, author of Conflicts of Interest‘A fabulous twisty look at early motherhood and friendships. Domestic noir and psyche thriller, it’s brave and brilliant’ Fionnuala Kearney, author of The Book of Love'Sarah Vaughan manages to hit that rare sweet spot between satisfying, literary writing and a plot that grips you by the throat. Little Disasters is every bit as brilliant as Anatomy of a Scandal. Superb' Cass Green, author of The Killer Inside'An emotionally intelligent and beautifully written thriller that oozes with tension. Just when I thought I had things figured out, Sarah throws us a curveball which turns everything on its head. Rich and authentic, this is a truly remarkable book' Claire Douglas, author of Then She Vanishes'Sarah Vaughan delivers another masterful page-turner, this time tackling early motherhood at its least joyful. As with Anatomy of a Scandal, she writes with intelligence and compassion; the result is a truly gripping read’ Catherine Isaac, author of Messy, Wonderful Us'Told from multiple points of view, this raw and painfully real portrayal of insecurities, guilt, shame and postnatal anxiety is complex, nuanced and moving' Guardian 'Thought provoking and delicately executed, this beautifully written novel features characters you will want to both rally and reprimand' The i 'Vaughan's novel is a warning about the terrible effects parenting can have on mental health. It is also a cunningly plotted mystery' Daily Mirror‘Sarah Vaughan brings to this book the same tension building expertise that made her bestseller Anatomy of a Scandal such a success’ Daily Mail‘You’ll be kept on the edge of your seat by this carefully crafted novel with multiple twists throughout. It makes for an emotional, often terrifying, and completely gripping read’ Daily Express'Expertly crafted... Fans of Anatomy may miss the courtroom tension, but the psychological portraiture in this absorbing study of motherhood is just as rich' Sunday Times ‘Full of painful truths about the brutal aspect of motherhood, this punchy thriller is sharply plotted’ Sunday Mirror 'Vaughan delivers another highly emotional, nail-biting read that you'll tear through in no time at all' heat 'Sarah Vaughan… is back with her fourth novel, the shocking, impossible-to-look-away Little Disasters' Observer'Difficult to put down' Bella'An absolutely gripping read' Closer'Emotional and intense' Crime Monthly'Dark, desperate and gripping' Cosmopolitan 'Another thought-provoking psychological drama' Woman & Home'An important book exploring how everything changes once you become a mother - for good and bad' Woman's Weekly'A brilliantly absorbing read… It twists all the way to a satisfying ending' WI Life'An in depth exploration and revelation of the complicated psychology of early motherhood' Crime Fiction Lover‘Painful and realistic, this is a novel that should be read by everyone planning to have a child’ Literary Review 'In a culture that fetishises motherhood, Sarah Vaughan's novel is an invaluable corrective, a warning about the terrible effects parenting can have on mental health. It is also a very cunningly plotted mystery' Jake Kerridge, Sunday Express   'Sarah Vaughan's latest novel markets itself as a psychological thriller, but is more of an exploration of the intensity of motherhood. Thought provoking and delicately executed' Press Association  'Sarah Vaughan has crafted a psychological drama with great depth' Woman's Own  'Thought provoking and delicately executed, the beautifully written character drama paints a cautionary portrait of motherhood with recognizable characters you'll want to rally and reprimand in equal measure throughout' Irish Examiner

The war in Ethiopia's northern region of Tigray began in November 2020. It inflicted more casualties than any other contemporary conflict in the world. It has also been among the least understood.The fighting and accompanying blockade led to an estimated 600,000 deaths - more than the number who died in the 1984-5 famine. International journalists were banned as the region was sealed off from the outside world by Ethiopian and Eritrean governments prosecuting a strategy designed to crush Tigray at almost any cost.Hatred of Tigrayans was stoked by senior advisers to Ethiopia's Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed: they have called Tigrayans 'weeds' who must be uprooted, their place in history extinguished. Their language was reminiscent of that which preceded the genocide in Rwanda.The war was also orchestrated by Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki, who came to wield increasing influence over Ethiopian affairs. It drew in Somali troops as well as Eritrean forces. Peace agreements signed in November 2022 ended the worst of the violence, but without resolving the war's underlying drivers, which continue to feed a tense and uncertain situation.This book provides the first clear explanation of the factors that led to the conflict, unravelling their roots in Ethiopia's long and complex history. It describes the battles that were fought at such terrible cost and the immense suffering, particularly of women, who were brutally abused.