My Lies, Your Lies: The emotionally gripping new novel for 2020 from the bestselling author

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I recently read a novel about a schoolgirl and teacher having a sexual relationship which I found to be a really well-written novel so while I was keen to read this particular book I tried to leave some space between so I didn't compare. So how does Freda know the intimate details of what her brother got up to in Paris or in his uncle’s back garden, unless he told his sister, which would be really creepy. Joely is locked in a tower and her hair isn’t long enough I assume to do a Rapunzel so who will save her?

Freda keeps asking Joely what she thinks of the young her, inviting her to join in a sick kind of slut shaming.Breathlessly intriguing from the first page to the last, My Lies, Your Lies is an unforgettable novel that intertwines the fascinating past of one mysterious woman to the present of another woman with a harrowing, unexpected twist. As this is a psychological thriller type book this review may contain accidental spoilers, you have been warned! Recently, I’ve also read a few books who have really excelled in their location setting and I would say that this is one of them too. I felt that there were several points at which the book could have ended and it would have been a brilliant read.

If you like books with a larger-than-life character and enjoy unraveling family intrigue and drama, then I suggest you consider My Lies, Your Lies. And now Freda has forgiven Marianne for her 'lies' even though she still reveres her brother as though he never set a foot wrong in his life?You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Beautifully written, I love the way Susan Lewis explores her characters emotions, bringing them to life. She is also the author of Just One More Day and One Day at a Time, the moving memoirs of her childhood in Bristol during the 1960s.

Given the subject matter, some parts were uncomfortable to read, but overall the book was captivating. I also felt increasingly uncomfortable with how the relationship between a 15 year old student and her 25 year old teacher was handled by the end. Great characters, a heartbroken Joely on a train ride to a virtually unknown ghostwriting assignment. Up until that point, the story was clever and poignantly touched on mental health, but the ending felt a bit rushed and the happy ever after vibe almost felt a bit amateur. This book ensures that readers come away pondering their own questions and analysing the character choices.

We came to the conclusion that it was probably all to do with the individuals involved, but that we do need laws and distinct ages for things to legal to protect those who would be taken advantage of.

Finally, just before starting this book I watched Julia Bradbury on TV doing one of her Britain’s Best Walks on the Exmoor coast visiting Lynton and Lynmouth which made it even easier to picture the beautiful places described.Then she starts telling 'her' story and it's about a 15yr old girl who 'has an affair' with her 25 yr old music teacher back in the 60s. She is soon surprised to discover that the truth lies much closer to home and is bizarrely connected to her. I didn't like the end, I can't explain why because of spoilers but I was not keen on the way it ended. That being said, I think I would find it very hard to have a rational discussion on these topics with people who disagreed with my thought that any sexual relationship with someone below the age of sixteen is not okay in any sense. A Susan Lewis book is always going to be a great read, generally highly emotive with a river of suspense flowing through it.