Sarah Vaughan

There are many reasons to bake: to feed; to create; to impress; to nourish; to define ourselves; and, sometimes, it has to be said, to perfect. But often we bake to fill a hunger that would be better filled by a simple gesture from a dear one. We bake to love and be loved. In 1966, Kathleen Eaden, cookery writer and wife of a supermarket magnate, published The Art of Baking, her guide to nurturing a family by creating the most exquisite pastries, biscuits and cakes. Now, five amateur bakers are competing to become the New Mrs Eaden. There's Jenny, facing an empty nest now her family has flown; Claire, who has sacrificed her dreams for her daughter; Mike, trying to parent his two kids after his wife's death; Vicki, who has dropped everything to be at home with her baby boy; and Karen, perfect Karen, who knows what it's like to have nothing and is determined her facade shouldn't slip. As unlikely alliances are forged and secrets rise to the surface, making the choicest choux bun seems the least of the contestants' problems. For they will learn - as Mrs Eaden did before them - that while perfection is possible in the kitchen, it's very much harder in life.

'Deftly plotted and superbly well researched, with an eerie relevance to the current debate surrounding the attitudes to and experiences of women in Westminster, Hollywood and beyond. An intelligent, absorbing page-turner that avoids all knee-jerk assumptions and easy answers' Laura Barnett, author of The Versions of Us The best courtroom drama since Apple Tree Yard sensational Clare MackintoshA 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 '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 RattleAnatomy of a Scandal has bestseller written all over it' Veronica Henry, author of The Forever House

NOW A HIT NETFLIX SERIESInstant International BestsellerA nuanced story line perfectly in tune with our #metoo times. People, Book of the WeekOne of the seasons most buzzed-about thrillers. BookishA strong choice for book clubs. Former political correspondent Vaughan makes an impressive debut with this savvy, propulsive courtroom drama. Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Vaughan offers gripping insight into a political scandals hidden machinations and the tension between justice and privilegeAbsorbing, polished. Booklist (starred review)Skillfully interweaving the story of the unfolding scandal, Vaughan gradually reveals just how shockingly high the stakes areSinewyengrossing, twist-filled. Publishers Weekly (starred review)Some peoples secrets are darker than others.Sophie Whitehouse has a lovely home, two adorable children, and a handsome, successful husband. In other words, she has the perfect life. But everything changes the night her husband James comes home and confesses an indiscretion. Suddenly, her neat, ordered world is turned upside down. Did she ever really know the man she married?

'Deftly plotted and superbly well researched, with an eerie relevance to the current debate surrounding the attitudes to and experiences of women in Westminster, Hollywood and beyond. An intelligent, absorbing page-turner that avoids all knee-jerk assumptions and easy answers' Laura Barnett, author of The Versions of Us `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 `Expertly plotted courtroom drama ... Gripping and beautifully written' Sunday Post `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 `Incredibly authentic, highly involving character drama here, in a story that could easily be ripped from the headlines' Booklikes.com

En 1939, Will et Alice trouvent refuge auprès de Maggie, la fille d'une ferme isolée et battue par les vents en Cornouailles. Ils vivent une enfance protégée des ravages de la guerre, jusqu'a l'été 1943, qui bouleverse leur destin. Eté 2014. La jeune Lucy, trompée par son mari, rejoint la ferme de sa grand-mère Maggie, mais rien ne l'a préparée a ce qu'elle y découvre.

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 great read about guilt, atonement and identity - HelloYou wont want this one to end- Marie ClaireFrom the author of NETFLIX SENSATION ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL1939, Will and Alice are evacuated to a granite farm in north Cornwall, perched on a windswept cliff. There they meet the farmers daughter, Maggie, and enjoy a childhood largely protected from the ravages of war.But in the sweltering summer of 1943 something happens that will have tragic consequences. A small lie escalates out of all proportion. Over 70 years on Alice is determined to make amends - but has she left it too late?2014, and Maggies granddaughter Lucy flees to the childhood home she couldnt wait to leave, marriage over; career ending thanks to one terrible mistake. Can she rebuild herself? And can she help her grandmother, plagued by a secret, to find some lasting peace?

PRE-ORDER THE COMPELLING NEW SARAH VAUGHAN NOVEL ABOUT POWER, MONEY AND LIES - BASED ON A TRUE STORY - COMING SOON!From the bestselling author of Anatomy of a Scandal, now a major Netflix series Reputation: it takes a lifetime to build and just one moment to destroy.Sarah Vaughan has done it again. Superb Shari LapenaEmma Webster is a respectable MP. Emma Webster is a devoted mother. Emma Webster is innocent of the murder of a tabloid journalist. Emma Webster is a liar. #Reputation: The story you tell about yourself. And the lies others choose to believeUncannily timely As dark and gripping as youd expect from the author of Anatomy of a Scandal ObserverA terrifically entertaining legal drama and an unsettling cautionary tale for any woman considering entering politics Louise CandlishPerceptive, elegant, thrilling and addictive Chris WhitakerTense. Gripping. And bang up to date. This is a rollercoaster of a book Imran MahmoodWonderfully written, tense, taut and timely. I loved it! Claire DouglasA stylish, challenging thriller. Do yourself a favour and read this book Fiona CumminsSarah Vaughan has distilled the zeitgeist into a pulse-racing thriller. Gripping all the way Erin KellyI read Reputation in one sitting, which is my highest possible praise Bella MackieSarah Vaughan has another smash hit on her hands. Reputation is nuanced, complex, and thought-provoking, while still being a gripping, fast-paced read Louise ONeillSarah Vaughan does it again. Another taut, gripping thriller that also shines a light on some of the most important issues of the day Bryony Gordon

THE WORD-OF-MOUTH SENSATIONTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA RICHARD & JUDY BOOKCLUB SELECTIONNOW A NUMBER ONE NETFLIX SERIESTimely and compelling Shari LapenaImpressive The TimesGripping ObserverSensational Clare MackintoshA high-profile marriage thrust into the spotlight.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. Praise for Anatomy of a Scandal:Magnificent Marian KeyesIntelligent, subtle and thought-provoking Louise CandlishThe definition of a page-turner Elizabeth DayAlmost impossible to put down Louise ONeillOnce the trial of MP James Whitehouse starts, you could not have prised the book from hands for love or money Jake Kerridge, Sunday ExpressAn absolute masterpiece prepare to be very impressedheatA lot of reviews claim that a novel has them hooked from the start but with this story, its painfully trueGraziaA timely thriller about marriage, but also about power, who wields it, and how that affects who we believe StylistWell-written, pacy and full of twists and turns IndependentNew Netflix series lays bare the toxic privilege of those in power Friends performance is eerily plausible. His Whitehouse is charismatic and smoothly persuasive, his eloquence barely concealing his arrogance Equally strong is Miller as Sophie, who is forced for the first time to examine her own cosseted way of life and the principles she has sacrificed to preserve it Financial TimesThis drama will immediately entire fans of House of Cards, Apple Tree Yard and The Undoing. Miller is excellent as the elegant, brittle Sophie, who is forced to watch her beautifully organised house fall out of order, the heart of a drama that manages to feel both aesthetically glossy and morally gritty Sunday Times Culture Feels like it could have been ripped from the headlines Evening Standard A cautionary tale for our times Daily Telegraph**OUT NOW: REPUTATION, THE THRILLING AND TIMELY NEW NOVEL FROM SARAH VAUGHAN**

Uma perspetiva fascinante sobre as maquinações escondidas num escândalo político. Arrebatador.A verdade é um conceito complexo!James Whitehouse é um bom pai, um marido dedicado e uma figura pública c

« N’oubliez pas : la pâtisserie est une preuve d’amour. » Kathleen Eaden, L’Art de la pâtisserie, 1966.Angleterre, de nos jours. Le concours pour élire la nouvelle Kathleen Eaden a commencé ! Cinq ca

Kate vient de se voir confier laffaire de sa vie, celle qui accuse lun des hommes les plus proches du pouvoir dun terrible crime. Kate doit faire condamner James Whitehouse. Sophie adore son mari, James. Elle est prete a tout pour laider et preserver sa famille. Sophie doit trouver la force de continuer comme avant.Comme avant, vraiment ? Quels sombres secrets dissimule le scandale, et a quel jeu se livrent reellement ces deux femmes et cet homme ?ELLE VEUT LE DETRUIRE. ELLE VEUT LE SAUVER. LA VERITE EST UNE CHOSE DANGEREUSE.Best-seller international, Anatomie dun scandale est un thriller psychologique et domestique sulfureux qui mele radiographie dun mariage et decryptage des arcanes du monde politique. Un roman tenebreux et puissant.Une intrigue dune actualite brulante. The TimesUne histoire qui vous happe et ne vous lache plus. GraziaUn melange de House of Cards et du Maitre des illusions. Fiona Cummins

Traduit de l’anglais (Royaume-Uni) par Alice Delarbre.Votre réputation. Il vous faut des années pour la bâtir, mais seulement quelques minutes pour qu’on vous la détruise. Votre réputation ne dépend

Cornouailles, une ferme isolée au sommet d’une falaise. Battus par les vents de la lande et les embruns, ses murs abritent depuis trois générations une famille… et ses secrets.1939. Will et Alice tro

Jess, mère au foyer, fait preuve d’une grande dévotion envers ses trois enfants, qu’elle chérit et protège à tout prix. C’est du moins la façon dont Liz, son amie depuis dix ans, la perçoit. Mais le

Cinco personas muy distintas compiten para emular los dulces de una legendaria ama de casa, maestra de la repostería.¿Quién conseguirá ser la nueva imagen de la marca Eaden&rsquo euross? Kathleen Eaden fue la imagen de la prospera cadena de supermercados fundada por su marido. Con sus deliciosos dulces y su apariencia de ama de casa perfecta, se convirtio en simbolo de la vida familiar en muchos hogares. Ahora, despues de su muerte, la cadena Eaden&rsquo euross busca a un nuevo representante de la marca a traves de un concurso de reposteria.Los cinco participantes que pasan a la final no podrian ser mas diferentesentre si, igual que lo son sus motivaciones para concursar. Tenemos a Jenny, que se enfrenta a su casa vacia ahora que sus hijas son mayores euros a Claire, que sacrifico sus sueños para criar a su hija euros a Mike, viudo y padre de dos niños euros a Vicki, que lo dejo todo para quedarse en casa con su hijo, y a Karen, que no esta dispuesta a mostrar ninguna fisura en su apariencia brillante.A medida que avanza la competicion, el nivel de exigencia aumenta y los concursantes deberan esmerarse cada vez mas y preparar ante las camaras todo tipo de deliciosas recetas, al tiempo que profundizan en la leyenda de Kathleen Eaden, cuya aura de perfeccion, descubren, tambien tenia sus imperfecciones.

ALL FAMILIES HAVE SECRETS. BUT ITS THE LIES THAT CAN KILL.The compelling new novel about power, money and lies from the author of Anatomy of a Scandal.A timely and compelling study of family guilt. Sarah Vaughans finest novel yetMICK HERRON Vaughans novels are not just screenplay drafts: her cool, careful prose is a pleasure to readTELEGRAPHExpertly plotted and crackling with tension, this is dysfunctional family psychodrama at its unputdownable best GUARDIAN This is talented Vaughans sixth novel and cements her place as one of our finest thriller writersDAILY MAILThe gap between public image and private life is the theme of this clever novelIntriguing THE TIMES Sarah Vaughan doesnt miss a beat in this intricate family thriller As the jeopardy builds, so does the brilliant characterisation SAINSBURYS MAGAZINEShades of King Lear in this gripping tale of three daughters coming together to celebrate the 70th birthday of their mother A notably, well-written, thoughtful thriller, strong on family dynamics MAIL ON SUNDAYVaughan elegantly toys with readers expectations as she parcels out details about Eleanors family and relationships and explores themes of class, power, and the magpie-like nature of authorshipa canny, suspenseful talePUBLISHERS WEEKLY Packed with twists and oozing with menace, this sharp-edged tale is a taut triumph CRIME MONTHLY Gripping CLOSERA lavish 70th birthday party. A body found on a storm-lashed beach. And a secret that someone is dying to tell... Famed childrens author Dame Eleanor Kingman has summoned her family and friends to her exquisite manor house on the cliffs. Theyre celebrating her birthday and her latest number one bestseller in her series of books based on a mother fox and her cubs.But the night before the party, Eleanor receives an email: an email that threatens to expose the lie shes kept up for over half a century.Someone knows her secret. Is it her estranged literary agent? Is it her ex-husband, to whom she no longer speaks? Is it the nanny she fired all those years ago, who always did have a knack for storytelling? Or is it one of her three daughters, all of whom have a stake in the publishing empire she has built...With a TV crew arriving to film a documentary of her life, Eleanor needs to find out who sent the email and preserve her multimillion-pound career.But when push comes to shove, and its time to tell the truth will anyone actually believe her?

Cornouailles, une ferme isolée au sommet d’une falaise. Battus par les vents de la lande et les embruns, ses murs abritent depuis trois générations une famille… et ses secrets.1939. Will et Alice tro

DERRIÈRE CHAQUE GRAND HOMME,IL Y A DES FEMMES QUI ONT GARDÉ LE SILENCE… JUSQUE-LÀ.Kate vient de se voir confier l’affaire de sa vie, celle qui accuse l’un des hommes les plus proches du pouvoir d’un