Private Lives

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Another thorny issue is up for debate in this addictive and thought-provoking new novel from the author of the Richard & Judy book club pick, THE HERD. In the sleepy seaside sleepy town of Waverly, Rosie and Seb Kent are happily married. Now that Seb has achieved his dream of becoming headmaster of the local school, their lives couldn't be any better. Then Abi arrives. Abi, a young, single mother, has come to Waverly for a fresh start. She plans to reinvent herself and give her children a new life. Then she sees Seb. As their complicated hidden past threatens to destroy them both, they try their hardest to keep it contained. But in a small town, secrets don't stay hidden for long and soon, what should be their private business becomes a very public scandal. How far will everyone - them, their families and the whole community - go to protect everything they hold dearest

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Praise for Emily Edwards * : *
It is hard to imagine a more timely novel. A fascinating exploration of all sides of a particularly knotty, politicized issue. * Jodi Picoult, NYT bestselling author of WISH YOU WERE HERE *
Controversial, addictive and clever, and the characters are so multi-layered and complex they are wholly believable. * Woman & Home *
Fans of Liane Moriarty will love it! * Stella *
Will have book clubs across the country in hot debate! Brilliant. * Clare Mackintosh *
Echoes of The Slap. * Stylist *
Smart, empathetic and with a knock-out twist. * Gillian McAllister *
A must-read about how our individual choices can directly affect those around us. * Cosmopolitan *
I loved this book. It put me through the emotional wringer. A genuine rollercoaster that asks big moral questions with beautifully drawn characters who left me in tears but also full of hope. * Sharon Horgan *
A timely novel, we were completely gripped. * Closer *

Author Bio

After studying at Edinburgh University, Emily Edwards worked for a think tank in New York before returning to London where she worked as a support worker for vulnerable women at a large charity. She now lives in Lewes, East Sussex with her endlessly patient husband and her two endlessly energetic young sons. Her previous novel, The Herd, was a number one bestseller.