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The Lies You Told

The unmissable thriller from the bestselling author of Blood Orange

Harriet Tyce author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Headline Publishing Group

Published:1st Apr '21

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The gripping psychological thriller The Lies You Told follows a mother's desperate attempts to protect her daughter while concealing dark secrets.

In The Lies You Told, Sadie is a mother determined to protect her daughter, Robin, at all costs. After a hasty departure from their home, Sadie finds herself back in her late mother's house, a place filled with painful memories and secrets. As they settle into their new life in London, Sadie struggles with the burden of unspoken truths. She cannot explain to Robin why they left so abruptly or why her father is not with them. The looming shadow of the past complicates their fresh start, and Sadie is haunted by the fear of what lies ahead.

As Robin prepares to begin at a new school, the challenges multiply. This institution is not welcoming to newcomers, and the tension builds as Sadie navigates the complexities of their situation. Her desire to create a stable environment for her daughter clashes with the reality of their circumstances. The lies she tells, intended to shield Robin, may lead to unforeseen and deadly consequences. Sadie’s internal conflict intensifies as she grapples with the weight of her decisions.

The Lies You Told is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the lengths a mother will go to for her child. With unexpected twists and a chilling atmosphere, it keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Harriet Tyce masterfully weaves a narrative filled with suspense, revealing how even the most well-intentioned lies can unravel in dangerous ways.

With The Lies You Told, Harriet Tyce proves the success of Blood Orange was no one-off. An extremely well-written and unsettling novel, it tells the story of Sadie and her daughter Robin, and their struggles to establish themselves in the law courts and schoolyard respectively. A slow-burning mystery, full of intrigue and menace, it creeps up on you until that final explosive twist. A great read. * Alex Michaelides *
A breathless read - with a shocker of an ending! * Shari Lapena, bestselling author of The Couple Next Door *
I read The Lies You Told in two days, barely able to turn the pages fast enough. It's spare and taut, the sense of wrongness building in chilling, skilfully written layers, with a jaw dropping last line twist. * Lisa Jewell, author of The Family Upstairs *
Every bit as intriguing, well-written and addictive as its predecessor * Sara Collins, award-winning author of The Confessions of Frannie Langton *
An absolute page turner with a twist you'll read twice because you can't believe you missed it * John Marrs, author of What Lies Between Us *
A clever, immersive read. Harriet's writing is beautifully lucid and I found the story really compelling, giving access to the complexities of motherhood as well as the dangers Sadie faces * Kate Rhodes, author of Burnt Island *
Totally addictive - I was gripped * Sophie Hannah, author of Haven’t They Grown *
A twisty page-turner from the author of Blood Orange * Sarah Pinborough, author of Behind Her Eyes *
A gripping and intelligent thriller * Stylist *
With lots of twists and turns, this thriller is impossible to put down * Independent *
[Harriet Tyce's] intricate world-building has the ability to transplant you into the court room, laying bare the detail with cinematic narrative and gentle tension building. * Magic Radio Book Club *
The perfect beachside thriller * Crime Monthly *
Every bit as addictive and suspenseful as Tyce's 2019 debut, The Lies You Told is a gripping psychological thriller about friends, enemies and what happens when you unwittingly invite a threat into your life * Culturefly *
The perfect sunlounger read * Heat *
We were completely gripped from the first page by this brilliant psychological thriller. * Closer *
An insightful look at the realities of motherhood and work, and competitive parenting, The Lies You Told is gratifyingly sinister. * The Observer *
As an examination of social mores in the richer areas of north London, this is an effective and entertaining novel. But it is also an alarming study of emotional violence and the perennial conflict between daughters and their mothers. * Literary Review *
I read Blood Orange and loved it but this was definitely my favourite of the two * Woman's Way *
The Lies You Told is exciting and involving, and has a good twist at the end that readers will enjoy. * Mystery People *
A cleverly plotted story of revenge * i paper *
If you loved Blood Orange you'll adore this unnervingly realistic portrayal of a parental nightmare come true. * 17 Degrees Magazine *
With The Lies You Told, Harriet Tyce proves the success of Blood Orange was no one-off. An extremely well-written and unsettling novel, it tells the story of Sadie and her daughter Robin, and their struggles to establish themselves in the law courts and schoolyard respectively. A slow-burning mystery, full of intrigue and menace, it creeps up on you until that final explosive twist. A great read. * Alex Michaelides *
A breathless read - with a shocker of an ending! * Shari Lapena, bestselling author of The Couple Next Door *
I read The Lies You Told in two days, barely able to turn the pages fast enough. It's spare and taut, the sense of wrongness building in chilling, skilfully written layers, with a jaw dropping last line twist. * Lisa Jewell, author of The Family Upstairs *
Every bit as intriguing, well-written and addictive as its predecessor * Sara Collins, award-winning author of The Confessions of Frannie Langton *
An absolute page turner with a twist you'll read twice because you can't believe you missed it * John Marrs, author of What Lies Between Us *
A clever, immersive read. Harriet's writing is beautifully lucid and I found the story really compelling, giving access to the complexities of motherhood as well as the dangers Sadie faces * Kate Rhodes, author of Burnt Island *
Totally addictive - I was gripped * Sophie Hannah, author of Haven’t They Grown *
A twisty page-turner from the author of Blood Orange * Sarah Pinborough, author of Behind Her Eyes *
A gripping and intelligent thriller * Stylist *
With lots of twists and turns, this thriller is impossible to put down * Independent *
[Harriet Tyce's] intricate world-building has the ability to transplant you into the court room, laying bare the detail with cinematic narrative and gentle tension building. * Magic Radio Book Club *
The perfect beachside thriller -- Lisa Howells * Crime Monthly *
Every bit as addictive and suspenseful as Tyce's 2019 debut, The Lies You Told is a gripping psychological thriller about friends, enemies and what happens when you unwittingly invite a threat into your life -- Natalie Xenos * Culturefly *
The perfect sunlounger read * Heat *
We were completely gripped from the first page by this brilliant psychological thriller. * Closer *
An insightful look at the realities of motherhood and work, and competitive parenting, The Lies You Told is gratifyingly sinister. * The Observer *
As an examination of social mores in the richer areas of north London, this is an effective and entertaining novel. But it is also an alarming study of emotional violence and the perennial conflict between daughters and their mothers. * Literary Review *
I read Blood Orange and loved it but this was definitely my favourite of the two. * Woman's Way *
The Lies You Told is exciting and involving, and has a good twist at the end that readers will enjoy. * Mystery People *

ISBN: 9781472252791

Dimensions: 198mm x 128mm x 26mm

Weight: 269g

384 pages