The Herd by Emily Edwards
THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER 'It is hard to imagine a more timely novel. A fascinating exploration of all sides of a particularly knotty, politicized issue.' Jodi Picoult 'A knock-out twist' Gillian McAllister 'Will have book clubs across the country in hot debate! Brilliant.' Clare Mackintosh **** Two best friends Elizabeth and Bryony are polar opposites but their unexpected friendship has always worked. They're the best of friends, and godmothers to each other's daughters - because they both trust that the safety of their children is their top priority. One little secret Little do they know that they differ radically over one very important issue. And when Bryony, afraid of being judged, tells what is supposed to be a harmless white lie before a child's birthday party, the consequences are more catastrophic than either of them could ever have imagined. Every parent's worst nightmare . . . **** 'Compelling and nuanced. A hugely impressive page-turner' Ashley Audrain 'Really beautifully written, compassionately told and incredibly thought provoking. A truly immersive telling of both sides of a story' Susan Lewis 'Insightful, compassionate and nuanced. The Herd is so good.' Louise O'Neill 'A genuine rollercoaster that asks big moral questions with beautifully drawn characters.' Sharon Horgan, co-creator of CATASTROPHE Here's what readers are saying about The Herd: 'A timely and dramatic novel showing both sides of an ongoing debate. Loved this read!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Such a genuine tale with such high stakes emotion and sensitivity'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A fantastic, thought-provoking and gripping book which would make a cracking book club read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A complex, layered, wholly character-driven look at a complicated and controversial subject' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Richard and Judy Book Club Pick, Autumn 2022
It is hard to imagine a more timely novelA fascinating exploration of all sides of a particularly knotty, politicized issue * Jodi Picoult, NYT bestselling author of WISH YOU WERE HERE *
Controversial, addictive and clever, and the characters are so multi-layered and complex they are wholly believable. * Woman & Home *
Wow! What an incredible book, and so timely. I was riveted! Really beautifully written, compassionately told and incredibly thought provoking. A truly immersive telling of both sides of a story. * Susan Lewis *
Fans of Liane Moriarty will love it! * Stella *
Will have book clubs across the country in hot debate! Brilliant. * Clare Mackintosh *
Controversial, addictive and clever, and the characters are so multi-layered and complex they are wholly believable. * Woman & Home *
Wow! What an incredible book, and so timely. I was riveted! Really beautifully written, compassionately told and incredibly thought provoking. A truly immersive telling of both sides of a story. * Susan Lewis *
Fans of Liane Moriarty will love it! * Stella *
Will have book clubs across the country in hot debate! Brilliant. * Clare Mackintosh *
After studying at Edinburgh University, Emily Edwards worked for a think tank in New York before returning to London where she worked as a support worker for vulnerable women at a large charity. She now lives in Lewes, East Sussex with her endlessly patient husband and her two endlessly energetic young sons. Her previous novel, The Herd, was a number one bestseller.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781529176919 |
| ISBN 10 | 1529176913 |
| Title | The Herd |
| Author | Emily Edwards |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2022-09-15 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
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