'People are calling this the new Apple Tree Yard, but I'd beg to differ - fast, pacy and with enough twists and turns to keep you gripped right to the end, I'd argue its infinitely better' The Pool
'Well-written, pacy and full of twists and turns' Independent
'Gripping. A savage indictment of class, privilege and toxic masculinity in Britain ... Almost impossible to put down' Louise O'Neill
'Deftly plotted ... with an eerie relevance to the current debate surrounding the attitudes to and experiences of women in Westminster, Hollywood and beyond' Laura Barnett
'The best courtroom drama since Apple Tree Yard ... sensational' Clare Mackintosh
A high-profile marriage thrust into the spotlight. A wife, determined to keep her family safe, must face 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.
Anatomy of a Scandal centres on a high-profile marriage that begins to unravel when the husband is accused of a terrible crime. Sophie is sure her husband, James, is innocent and desperately hopes to protect her precious family from the lies which might ruin them. Kate is the barrister who will prosecute the case - she is equally certain that James is guilty and determined he will pay for his crimes.
'A compelling and cautionary story about how we can never truly know someone else; how even after twelve years of marriage, a wife might not know everything about her husband. Brilliant, shocking, and gripping, once I started, I couldn't stop reading' Claire Fuller, bestselling author of Our Endless Numbered Days
'Sarah Vaughan drip feeds revelations while exploring the power and privilege of political elite' Good Housekeeping
'Think last year's drama Liar with a dash of Apple Tree Yard' Sunday Mirror
'That rare book that combines great writing, spot-on characterisation and a compulsive, page-turning narrative. I read it in one breathless day. Set against a fascinating backdrop of the Houses of Parliament, the Old Bailey and Oxford University, think House of Cards meets The Secret History. Meticulously researched, this is an outstanding read' Fiona Cummins, author of Rattle
'A timely thriller about marriage, but also about power, who wields it, and how that affects who we believe' Stylist
'Anatomy of a Scandal has bestseller written all over it' Veronica Henry, author of The Forever House
'I was hooked right from the start. So beautifully written, clever and compelling. I was gripped right up to the final page' Claire Douglas, bestselling author of The Sisters and Local Girl Missing
'Am I allowed to choose my book of the year in May? Anatomy of a Scandal is astoundingly good - a tour de force. I absolutely loved it' Eve Chase, bestselling author of Black Rabbit Hall
This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free From the Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Thank you to Simon and Schuster for my proof copy of this book. I got sent a copy of this book back in around March/April 2017. I had heard so many good reviews that I knew I had to bump it up my TBR pile. I planned to read it over the Christmas break but there were so many festive stories that it took a backseat. As soon as the new year began I made it my mission to read it.
It's very hard to talk about this story without any spoilers so I apologise now if my review makes very little sense. The main thing you should take away is that this is a book you NEED to read.
Not only is this story addictive and gripping it is also extremely relevant right now. When you look to the media we see stories just like this one. Which of those are true and which of those are not can only be known by those involved.
The book is told in the third person. I liked that the chapters were headed with the date and the name of the character the chapter was about. I really enjoyed the differing views and time jumps in this book.
Kate and Sophie are two very different women but who have a lot of similarities. Kate at first glance seems strong, hard nosed and ice queen. Sophie on the other hand seems like a loving mother who wants the best for her family. As we delve into the story there are more and more layers to these women and the things they have experienced.
This book is full of twists and turns that you won't guess until the author wants you to.
This book was my first 5* of the year and I know right now it will be in my top books of the year post. I have already been telling all my friends that this is a must read!
