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The Many Lies of Veronica Hawkins
- Author
- Kristina Perez
- Narrator
- Laurence Laurence Bouvard
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Publish Date
- 2 May 2024
- Run Time
- 13 hours 37 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
'This whirlwind of a novel presents a glittering façade and then shatters it' THE TIMES
'Intrigue, glamour . . . menace and mystery' FINANCIAL TIMES
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo meets Gone Girl in this deliciously gripping novel set in the world of Hong Kong's super-rich, where everyone has secrets... some of which may get you killed.
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When Martina Torres arrives in the glamorous and vibrant metropolis of Hong Kong, newly married to her high school sweetheart, the world seems to be her oyster. But looks can be deceiving. Adrift in a foreign city, with no job and no friends, Martina chafes in her new role as Expat Wife.
Her luck changes when she meets Veronica Hawkins. Beautiful, sophisticated, and very, very rich, Veronica is the epitome of Old Hong Kong - the last surviving member of a British mercantile dynasty that built the city during its colonial heyday. Martina can hardly believe her fortune when she's taken under Veronica's wing and into her confidence, with Veronica helping her to find a new apartment, a new career, and most importantly, a new self.
Veronica transforms Martina's life and then, shockingly, she dies. She disappears over the side of a yacht during a party attended by Hong Kong's most influential people - yet somehow there are no witnesses.
Was it murder? Suicide? A terrible accident? What really happened to Veronica Hawkins?
Somebody knows but nobody's telling.
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'A richly drawn and riveting tale of friendship gone wrong, with too many secrets, twists, and lies to count' SARA SHEPARD, author of Pretty Little Liars
'A twisty thriller with rich and complex female friendships. I tore through this one' KELLEY ARMSTRONG, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author
'Addictive . . . a delightfully dark novel which brings to mind The Great Gatsby in early 21st Century Hong Kong' LISA BALLANTYNE, author of The Innocent One
'Smart, suspenseful, and utterly addictive' KAREN M. MCMANUS, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying
'Vivid, immersive and compulsive . . . it's a rollercoaster ride to find out what they're lying about' ALEXIA CASALE, author of The Best Way to Bury Your Husband
'A smart, twisted story filled with secrets and lies played out in the vibrant, glittering setting of Hong Kong' MARINA MCCARRON, author of The Time Between Us
'With its richly drawn setting and thorny, complex characters, this story of two women, a friendship, and a fateful night keeps you guessing to the end' KATE ALICE MARSHALL, author of What Lies in the Woods
'A thrilling expose of ex-pat life; deliciously dark and compelling' KATE MAXWELL, author of Hush
Critics Review
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This whirlwind of a novel presents a glittering façade and then shatters it, exposing the violence and racism that lies behind
The Times
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Kristina Pérez crafts an engaging tale of intrigue, glamour and hyper-status conscious expatriates, laced with claustrophobic menace and mystery
Financial Times
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'Glamorous, shocking and deliciously deceptive. The kind of sharp, exciting and sophisticated mystery I just adore'
CHRIS WHITAKER, author of We Begin at the End
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A murder mystery that grips all the way is built on a colourfully detailed account of ex-pat life
Morning Star
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'A richly drawn and riveting tale of friendship gone wrong, with too many secrets, twists, and lies to count'
SARA SHEPARD, author of Pretty Little Liars
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'A twisty thriller with rich and complex female friendships. I tore through this one'
KELLEY ARMSTRONG, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author
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'A joyous, addictive exploration of materialism and excess, beautifully conjuring Hong Kong in all its societal layers. This is a delightfully dark novel which brings to mind The Great Gatsby in early 21st Century Hong Kong'
LISA BALLANTYNE, author of The Innocent One
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'Smart, suspenseful, and utterly addictive'
KAREN M. MCMANUS, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying
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'Vivid, immersive and compulsive, the layers of detail are gorgeous, and the quick wit and devious twists mean that you know everyone is lying, but it's a rollercoaster ride to find out what they're lying about'
ALEXIA CASALE, author of The Best Way to Bury Your Husband
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'A smart, twisted story filled with secrets and lies played out in the vibrant, glittering setting of Hong Kong'
MARINA MCCARRON, author of The Time Between Us
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'With its richly drawn setting and thorny, complex characters, this story of two women, a friendship, and a fateful night keeps you guessing to the end'
KATE ALICE MARSHALL, author of What Lies in the Woods
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'A thrilling expose of ex-pat life; deliciously dark and compelling'
KATE MAXWELL, author of Hush
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'Full of glamour and intrigue, beautiful people doing awful things ...An entertaining read with a mix of characters who the reader will either love or hate, in a setting that is exotic and dangerous, mixed with the crazy history of this unique place. Recommended.'
Random Things Through My Letterbox
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A smartly plotted psychological thriller ... With a detailed look at high society expat life and its attendant glamour and a strong sense of place ... this is a rewarding thriller with much to offer.
Crime Time.co.uk
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Details
- Author
- Kristina Perez
- Narrator
- Laurence Laurence Bouvard
- Duration
- 13 hours 37 minutes
- Release Date
- 2 May 2024
- ISBN
- 9781405557788
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Genre
- Thriller / suspense fiction
Synopsis
'Glamorous, shocking and deliciously deceptive. The kind of sharp, exciting and sophisticated mystery I just adore' CHRIS WHITAKER'This whirlwind of a novel presents a glittering façade and then shatters it' THE TIMES'Intrigue, glamour . . . menace and mystery' FINANCIAL TIMESThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo meets Gone Girl in this deliciously gripping novel set in the world of Hong Kong's super-rich, where everyone has secrets... some of which may get you killed. __________________________________________When Martina Torres arrives in the glamorous and vibrant metropolis of Hong Kong, newly married to her high school sweetheart, the world seems to be her oyster. But looks can be deceiving. Adrift in a foreign city, with no job and no friends, Martina chafes in her new role as Expat Wife.Her luck changes when she meets Veronica Hawkins. Beautiful, sophisticated, and very, very rich, Veronica is the epitome of Old Hong Kong - the last surviving member of a British mercantile dynasty that built the city during its colonial heyday. Martina can hardly believe her fortune when she's taken under Veronica's wing and into her confidence, with Veronica helping her to find a new apartment, a new career, and most importantly, a new self.Veronica transforms Martina's life and then, shockingly, she dies. She disappears over the side of a yacht during a party attended by Hong Kong's most influential people - yet somehow there are no witnesses.Was it murder? Suicide? A terrible accident? What really happened to Veronica Hawkins?Somebody knows but nobody's telling.__________________________________________'A richly drawn and riveting tale of friendship gone wrong, with too many secrets, twists, and lies to count' SARA SHEPARD, author of Pretty Little Liars'A twisty thriller with rich and complex female friendships. I tore through this one' KELLEY ARMSTRONG, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author'Addictive . . . a delightfully dark novel which brings to mind The Great Gatsby in early 21st Century Hong Kong' LISA BALLANTYNE, author of The Innocent One'Smart, suspenseful, and utterly addictive' KAREN M. MCMANUS, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying'Vivid, immersive and compulsive . . . it's a rollercoaster ride to find out what they're lying about' ALEXIA CASALE, author of The Best Way to Bury Your Husband 'A smart, twisted story filled with secrets and lies played out in the vibrant, glittering setting of Hong Kong' MARINA MCCARRON, author of The Time Between Us'With its richly drawn setting and thorny, complex characters, this story of two women, a friendship, and a fateful night keeps you guessing to the end' KATE ALICE MARSHALL, author of What Lies in the Woods'A thrilling expose of ex-pat life; deliciously dark and compelling' KATE MAXWELL, author of Hush
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