Synopsis
'An absolute treat of an historical crime novel. Sheer perfection' – Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal
The Art of a Lie is a beguiling cat-and-mouse thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Square of Sevens, Laura Shepherd-Robinson.
That’s the trouble with stories, especially the ones you write for yourself. Sometimes you think they've ended, when they've barely begun...
Details
10 July 2025320 pages
9781529053722Imprint: Mantle
Reviews
Told with authority and panache, Shepherd-Robinson takes us on a breathtaking, tension-filled, kaleidoscopic whirl through the Georgian London of the striving middle classes and those who would prey upon them. A woman fighting for her future, murder, romance, deception – and the best desserts in town – this book has it all. MasterfulAbir Mukherjee, bestselling author of Hunted
Fiendishly clever and completely gripping, The Art of a Lie had me in its grip right till the satisfying finish. I loved itJennie Godfrey, bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things
A thrilling ride through the streets of 18th century London, full of twists and turns, unforgettable characters, evil deeds and delicious food. I loved itElly Griffiths, author of The Crossing Places
A delicious confection of bluff and counter-bluff, shot through with detailed research, sprinkled with humour and topped with a twist. I devoured it in a couple of days and went back for a second helping. Laura Shepherd-Robinson creates characters who step full-bodied out of the past into your affections, and plots as intricate and imaginative as a sugar sculptureS.J. Parris, author of HERESY
