Someone Else's Secret: A Novel

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Here's the thing about secrets: they change shape over time, become blurry with memory, until the truth is nearly lost. 2009. Lindsey and Georgie have high hopes for their summer on Martha's Vineyard. In the wake of the recession, ambitious college graduate Lindsey accepts a job as a nanny for an influential family who may help her land a positi

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A plot that keeps you guessingan ominous trauma that can set your teeth on edge with the tension it createsSpiro so viscerally renders Georgies feeling of awkward adolescent alienation as she tries desperately to be part of the older crowd that you might cringe with memories of what that stage of life felt like. Marthas Vineyard Times The stage is thus very neatly set for a sweet, sun-drenched summer-on-the-Vineyard novel but Ms. Spiro has other, darker ideas in mind. The combined forces of lust, envy, conspiratorial scheming and townie resentment are churning just under the surface at all times, culminating in an incident at a lighthouse that will reverberate in the lives of both Lindsey and GeorgieThere is personal and emotional wreckage between them that needs courage and self-honesty to clear away. Vineyard Gazette From a fresh voice in fiction, this poignant and timely novel explores the strength and nuance of female friendship, the cost of ambition, and the courage it takes to speak the truthunputdownable! Frolic All the more impressive when considering that Someone Elses Secret is the debut novel for author Julia Spiro, this deftly crafted and narrative-driven story of the challenging yet enduring friendship between two women is a thoroughly absorbing read. This is the kind of novel that will linger in the mind and memory of the reader long after it has been finished and set back upon the shelf. Midwest Book Review Suspenseful and dishy, Someone Elses Secret exposes the dark underbelly of a moneyed summer town and the lengths one outsider will go to belong. Spiro brings Marthas Vineyard to life with delicious precision; I felt like I was there with my toes in the sand, a glass of ros in my hand, and plenty of reasons to look over my shoulder. If the walls in these summer estates could talk, they would say, Trust no one. Jessica Knoll, New York Times bestselling author of Luckiest Girl Alive Someone Elses Secret is a sandy, sun-soaked, character-driven exploration of what happens when there are no good options, when the truth turns out not to be enough, when following your heart proves impossible. It is a novel about being young and very young and then not so young after all and about finding the strength to fight for all those former selves. Laurie Frankel, New York Times bestselling author of This Is How It Always Is Someone Elses Secret explores the realities of young love, coming-of-age, and the traumatic events women often face. Julia Spiro handles these difficult issues gracefully by pulling us into her fictional journey but also elevating the voices of women everywhere who are sure to recognize a part of themselves along the way. Wendy Walker, national bestselling author of The Night Before In Someone Elses Secret, debut author Julia Spiro has crafted a timely exploration of the weight of secrets and what it takes to tell the truth. When an ambitious recent college graduate lands a cushy job among the elite of Marthas Vineyard, she gets an unwelcome lesson on the dark side of power and privilege. A compelling and cautionary tale that pulses with authenticity. Karen Dukess, author of The Last Book Party Someone Elses Secret is a gorgeous debut that, from page one, sets itself apart from the restJulia Spiro has written a story that is truly a breath of fresh air. The layered plot and rich cast of characters plunge the reader into a masterful story of secrets, ambition, and the fragile bonds of friendship. Someone Elses Secret is perfect for book clubs and should be on everyones summer 2020 list. Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke, bestselling authors of The Two Lila Bennetts In Someone Elses Secret, Julia Spiro weaves a relatable, heart-wrenching tale full of secrets, lies, denial, and redemption. A dizzying dance with the truth for fans of Kristin Hannah and for women everywhere. Rea Frey, author of Not Her Daughter and Because Youre Mine Someone Elses Secret is at once an arresting work of storytelling and a page-turning exploration of the violent power dynamics that weave throughout Marthas Vineyard and other glamorous summertime retreats. I was left haunted, moved, and in awe of Julia Spiros taut prose. A propulsive riptide of a book. John Glynn, author of Out East: Memoir of a Montauk Summer Engaging and perceptive, Someone Elses Secret uses the sunny idyll of Marthas Vineyard as the backdrop for a coming-of-age story about two women navigating class, desire, and the things that go unspoken. Sam Lansky, author of The Gilded Razor

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Julia Spiro was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. After graduating from Harvard College, she lived in Los Angeles and worked in the film industry for nearly a decade. She now lives year-round on Marthas Vineyard. Someone Elses Secret is her first novel.