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The Life I Stole

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What to expect

The gripping and emotional new audio novel of secrets, romance and betrayal in 1950s London, from the author of MY MOTHER'S SECRET and THE ORCHARD GIRLS.

It's 1953. Memories of the war are beginning to fade.

Young Queen Elizabeth has just ascended to the throne. Isobel McIntyre is a doctor-in-training at a London teaching hospital. It's not easy being a woman working in medicine. And Isobel carries the additional burden of a shocking secret . . .

One night three years ago, Isobel took the chance to walk into another woman's life. By the time she understood the implications, it was too late to turn back. Now the secret she's been hiding for so long threatens everything - her career, new-found friendships, and a love affair that promises the kind of joy Isobel thought was only for others.

Love and happiness can't thrive in a world of lies. But does Isobel have the courage to tell the truth, whatever the consequences?

From the author of MY MOTHER'S SHADOW, SUMMER OF SECRETS and THE ORCHARD GIRLS: an evocative new audiobook of one woman struggling to protect herself and her dreams, in a city in tatters. Can Isobel hide her secret - or will love force her hand?

(P)2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

Critics Review

PRAISE FOR THE LIFE I STOLE:
Nikola's best yet: 1950s London, a female doctor, family mystery, identity theft. I was immediately drawn into the story, rooting for the characters all the way to the end. Atmospheric and compelling. I loved it!
Lorna Cook
A fascinating novel packed with intrigue, heart and emotion. The author brought the realities and attitudes of post-war London to life through a complex and delightful character for whom I was rooting all the way. As with all her novels, Scott's historical detail from extensive research shines through on every page, transporting her reader through time and place. Most importantly, this is a story of innocent lives destroyed by harsh, prejudiced social norms, the power of love, and forgiveness. I loved it!
Louise Fein
This beautiful story stole my heart. A compelling read for anyone who loves great stories, love and romance, mysteries and secrets, the early years of the NHS and women in medicine. I tore through it!
Lizzie Page
Praise for NIKOLA SCOTT:
'A clever, wonderful, expertly woven story. I enjoyed every second of it!'
Lorna Cook, author of THE GIRL FROM THE ISLAND
'Full of intrigue, fascinating historical detail and brilliant characterisation, I had no idea what was coming next . . . Truly fabulous!'
Louise Fein, author of PEOPLE LIKE US
'Beautifully twisty . . . Like unwrapping a pass-the-parcel with a wonderful gift at its heart'
Lizzie Page, author of WHEN I WAS YOURS
'An atmospheric and gripping read'
My Weekly
'A well-written, intriguing read full of family secrets... Brilliant'
Fabulous
'Characters you won't forget'
Sunday Express
'Wonderful characters and a very moving storyline'
The Sun
Author Nikola Scott
Narrator Daphne Kouma
Duration 9 hours and 46 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781472260819
Format Audiobook
Publisher Headline
Genre Family life fiction, Historical romance, Modern and contemporary fiction
Availability AU, GB, IE, US

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