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Degrees of Guilt

A gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist

Helen Fields author HS Chandler author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Orion Publishing Co

Published:5th Sep '19

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'A compelling legal thriller - I loved it' Katerina Diamond, Sunday Times bestseller

'Timely, anger-inducing and very powerful - it's excellent' Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange

When you read this book, you will think you know every twist in the tale.


Maria is on trial for attempted murder.

She has confessed to the crime and wanted her husband dead.

Lottie is on the jury, trying to decide her fate.

She embarks on an illicit affair with a stranger, and her husband can never find out.

You will think you know who is guilty and who is innocent.

You will be wrong.

A gripping, sexy and twisty novel for readers who devoured ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL, APPLE TREE YARD and HE SAID/SHE SAID.

Timely, anger-inducing and very powerful - it's excellent. * Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange *
A fast-paced, addictive read that you won't be able to put down. * Caroline Mitchell *
Deliciously devious, propulsive and compulsive, Degrees of Guilt grabs you from the first chilling chapter and refuses to let go. * Neil Broadfoot *
Clever, layered storytelling with a thought-provoking premise and a razor sharp execution. * Liz Loves Books *
Gripping, timely and moving. * Roz Watkins, author of The Devil's Dice *
Degrees of Guilt is pacy, raw and darkly unpredictable. Compulsive reading for psychological thriller fans. * Isabel Ashdown, author of Little Sister *
An absolute must-read - I couldn't put it down! * Alison Belsham *
A compelling psychological thriller with a generous portion of crime room drama. I couldn't put it down! * Jane Isaac *
A powerful read - we managed to complete it in one sitting! * Closer magazine *
A sexy courtroom thriller * That’s Life magazine *
Superbly narrated, this is a powerful novel that combines an absorbing story with an unusually nuanced look at the world of coercive control. * WI Life magazine *
A powerful read - we managed to complete it in one sitting! * Closer magazine *

ISBN: 9781409178217

Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 28mm

Weight: 260g

368 pages