The Scandal (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781538734742)

An "all-consuming, completely engrossing" novel about secrets, affairs and perfect small towns from USA Today bestseller Nicola Marsh that will be devoured by fans of Kerry Fisher (Psycho-Thrilla Books).

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Ever since her twin girls left home, Marisahas 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 Ellyhave 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 . . .

Author: Nicola Marsh
ISBN-10: 1538734745
ISBN-13: 9781538734742
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/06/2020
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.10w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/17/2020
Booklist 03/26/2021