The Scandal

by Nicola Marsh

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Pub Date Jul 25 2019 | Archive Date Jul 25 2019

Mystery & Thrillers

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Description

My life is like one of those cheap snow globes my twins collected when they were younger. Shiny and pretty on the outside, blurred beyond recognition when shaken.

Ever since her twin girls left home, Marisa has felt there’s something missing from her life. Her sprawling mansion is no longer filled with laughter and chaos, and she’s desperate to feel needed... and to be distracted from the secret she’s been hiding from her husband for all these years.

Coffee with her best friends might be the only thing holding Marisa together. But Claire and Elly have their own secrets. Like why Claire hasn’t been to work in weeks, or why Elly won’t tell anyone who’s buying her flowers.

When Jodi, a pregnant young girl, turns up at Marisa’s doorstep, Marisa is quick to come to her aid. She sees herself in Jodi and she knows how devoting yourself to looking after others can take up all your time in the most marvellous way.

But Jodi’s arrival quickly pushes everyone’s lies to the surface. The father of her unborn child is someone the women know very well, and Marisa starts to wonder if her obsession with helping Jodi might come at a devastating price…

The Scandal has a twist that will take your breath away. An emotionally charged novel about secrets, affairs and perfect small towns that will be devoured by fans of Kerry Fisher, Big Little Lies and The Other Woman.

My life is like one of those cheap snow globes my twins collected when they were younger. Shiny and pretty on the outside, blurred beyond recognition when shaken.

Ever since her twin girls left...

A Note From the Publisher

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Advance Praise

What readers are saying about Nicola Marsh:

‘I could not put this book down, several times dropping my kindle as I fell off to sleep. It intrigued me, every time I thought I knew where the story was going it took a different curve.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘LOVED IT!!!!! AGAIN you've blown me away Nicola!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Nicola Marsh always manages to dazzle me with her fantastic novels… If you have not yet read anything by Nicola Marsh I urge you to immediately rectify the matter as you have no idea what you’re missing!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Man oh man Nicola I LOVED LOVED this story so much that I read it in four hours!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘I was totally swept up… This was my first Nicola Marsh book, but it definitely won't be my last!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘I loved this story… And what can I say about Nicola Marsh? Her books keep getting better and better and I can't get enough of them.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘I take my hat off to Marsh for being such a masterful storyteller.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘What a great read, it's one of those books you can't put down even though you know you have to be up early the next morning!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

What readers are saying about Nicola Marsh:

‘I could not put this book down, several times dropping my kindle as I fell off to sleep. It intrigued me, every time I thought I knew where the story...