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| fragile lies laura elliot: Stolen Child Laura Elliot, 2010 When Carla Kelly and Robert Gardner marry, they seem destined for happiness. But tragedy strikes when their two-day-old baby, Isobel, is stolen. |
| fragile lies laura elliot: Sleep Sister Laura Elliot, 2016-03-31 ‘Wow. What a book … a roller coaster ride of emotions ...’ Goodreads Reviewer Two childhoods destroyed. One story they will never tell. Until now. Beth ran away from her family when she was a teenager. She left behind a terrible evil that took her innocence. She also left behind her sister, Sara. When Beth returns home, she is shocked to discover her terrible secret is not just hers alone…she shares it with Sara. Under the shadow of a remote headland, the sisters make an oath they promise never to break. Eva’s birth is a mystery that remains unsolved. Years later with her marriage in ruins, and her future uncertain, she realizes that to move forward with her life, she must first understand her past. But while Eva is drawing closer to the truth about her roots, Beth and Sara’s lives are falling apart, crushed under the weight of the secret they carry. They must confront the past and face the darkness once more. But this time, their story will be heard. From the bestselling author of The Betrayal, Stolen Child and Fragile Lies, comes a breathtakingly tense and emotional story of the fierce bond between sisters, and a family destroyed by a disturbing secret. Breathtakingly emotional … I really felt for Beth, Sara and Eva and feel privileged to have read the book.’ Donna’s Book Blog ‘An absorbing, compelling family saga...very well-written, captivating and at times very emotive …Once I started it, I couldn't stop.' Relax and Read Book Reviews ‘A hard hitting story… there is a sense of justice and resolution.’ For the Love of Books ‘A good tale around a dark subject.’ Books from the Comfort of my Sofa Note: Previously published as ‘When the Bough Breaks.’ This is a new extended version. Read what everyone is saying about Laura Elliot: ‘My emotions were in overdrive…absolutely gripping – one of my best reads of the year so far.’ Literary Lightbox ‘Entertaining and highly thought-provoking.’ Closer Magazine ‘This page-turner is gripping, all the more because it presents the dilemmas of betrayal with brutal honesty.’ Irish Independent ‘The Betrayal certainly makes for a tense read that had me at times literally on the edge of my seat.’ By The Letter Book Reviews ‘This well-crafted and compelling story traces the deceits which begin unnoticed but end in the destruction of friendships and lives.’ The Irish Times ‘A gripping, multi-stranded novel… An unusual combination of fine writing, strong plotting and a huge cast of well-formed characters.' Irish Examiner 'A page-turner…has all the ingredients of a bestseller.' RTE ‘The story is beautifully descriptive…one of those truly unforgettable stories which you just want to tell everyone to read for themselves.’ Jaffa Reads Too ‘I was astounded at how the book ended! Not many books make me say wow at the end, but this one has me repeating it. It is an ending that you won't see coming in a million years. The Betrayal is utterly compelling and gripping. It will get into your head and you will become immersed in the story from the very first page.’ Kelly’s Book Corner ‘Laura Elliot builds up the tension and sense of intrigue right from the first few pages…I just couldn’t put it down once I started!’ Portobello Book Blog ‘A gripping tale of adultery and illusion.’ Evening Herald ‘Dealing with passion, adultery, deception and tragedy, and how the past has a way of creeping up on you…a really intriguing page-turner with a surprising twist.’ Evening Echo |
| fragile lies laura elliot: The Prodigal Sister Laura Elliot, 2010 Scared and pregnant, fifteen-year-old Cathy Lambert ran away from her Dublin home. Settled in New Zealand with her new son Conor, she believed the secret she carried would never be revealed... When Rebecca Lambert's parents died she took responsibility for her younger sisters. Now, she is still haunted by fears she hoped she'd conquered. And mother of three Julie Chambers is determined to recapture the dreams of her youth. Meanwhile Lauren Moran embarks on a love affair that threatens to destabilise her fragile world... Anxious to make peace with her three sisters, Cathy invites them to her wedding. And their journey together through New Zealand, towards their reunion, forces them to confront the past as the secret shared histories of the Lambert sisters are revealed. |
| fragile lies laura elliot: The Wife Before Me Laura Elliot, 2020-01-14 One evening as the sun is setting, Amelia Madison's car slides into the sea off Mason's Pier. Her body is never found. Two years later, Elena Langdon meets Nicholas Madison. She is grieving the loss of her mother, he is grieving for his wife. Together they can help each other. Now Elena is living with Nicholas. But Elena doesn't really know him. She doesn't know what he is capable of. And she doesn't know what really happened to Amelia. Until the day she discovers the torn page of a letter and the words she reads chill her to the bone. Elena must find the person who wrote these letters if she is to save herself. A totally breathtaking page-turner about the darker side of love and what really goes on behind closed doors. This book will have you gripped from the very first page until the dramatic final twist. |
| fragile lies laura elliot: Guilty Laura Elliot, 2017-06-22 On a warm summer morning, thirteen-year-old school girl Constance Lawson is reported missing. A few days later, Constance's uncle, Karl Lawson, suddenly finds himself swept up in a media frenzy created by journalist Amanda Bowe implying that he is the prime suspect. Six years later, Karl's life is in ruins. His marriage is over and his family is destroyed. But the woman who took everything away from him is thriving. With a successful career, husband and son, Amanda's world is complete. Until the day she receives a phone call and in a heartbeat, she is plunged into every mother's worst nightmare. |
| fragile lies laura elliot: The Lost Sister Laura Elliot, 2009-07-09 The Lambert sisters have secrets... |
| fragile lies laura elliot: Private Truths, Public Lies Timur Kuran, 1997-09-30 Preface Living a Lie The Significance of Preference Falsification Private and Public Preferences Private Opinion, Public Opinion The Dynamics of Public Opinion Institutional Sources of Preference Falsification Inhibiting Change Collective Conservatism The Obstinacy of Communism The Ominous Perseverance of the Caste System The Unwanted Spread of Affirmative Action Distorting Knowledge Public Discourse and Private Knowledge The Unthinkable and the Unthought The Caste Ethic of Submission The Blind Spots of Communism The Unfading Specter of White Racism Generating Surprise Unforeseen Political Revolutions The Fall of Communism and Other Sudden Overturns The Hidden Complexities of Social Evolution From Slavery to Affirmative Action Preference Falsification and Social Analysis Notes Index. |
| fragile lies laura elliot: Burning the Books Richard Ovenden, 2020-11-17 A Wolfson History Prize Finalist A New Statesman Book of the Year A Sunday Times Book of the Year “Timely and authoritative...I enjoyed it immensely.” —Philip Pullman “If you care about books, and if you believe we must all stand up to the destruction of knowledge and cultural heritage, this is a brilliant read—both powerful and prescient.” —Elif Shafak Libraries have been attacked since ancient times but they have been especially threatened in the modern era, through war as well as willful neglect. Burning the Books describes the deliberate destruction of the knowledge safeguarded in libraries from Alexandria to Sarajevo, from smashed Assyrian tablets to the torching of the Library of Congress. The director of the world-famous Bodleian Libraries, Richard Ovenden, captures the political, religious, and cultural motivations behind these acts. He also shines a light on the librarians and archivists preserving history and memory, often risking their lives in the process. More than simply repositories for knowledge, libraries support the rule of law and inspire and inform citizens. Ovenden reminds us of their social and political importance, challenging us to protect and support these essential institutions. “Wonderful...full of good stories and burning with passion.” —Sunday Times “The sound of a warning vibrates through this book.” —The Guardian “Essential reading for anyone concerned with libraries and what Ovenden outlines as their role in ‘the support of democracy, the rule of law and open society.’” —Wall Street Journal “Ovenden emphasizes that attacks on books, archives, and recorded information are the usual practice of authoritarian regimes.” —Michael Dirda, Washington Post |
| fragile lies laura elliot: Flying South Laura Elliott, 2006 In Charlottesville, Virginia, amidst the social and political turmoil of 1968, eleven-year-old Alice learns when to fight battles and when to let go from her family's elderly gardener, Doc, and begins to connect with her widowed mother. |
| fragile lies laura elliot: Deceptions June Considine, 2004-01-01 |
| fragile lies laura elliot: The Thorn Girl: A Totally Addictive and Emotional Psychological Thriller Laura Elliot, 2019-10-24 A swallow flutters its wings into a dimly lit attic as Adele Foyle stumbles across the secret diary of the mother she has never met, and a shocking account of a crime committed over twenty-five years ago. With her mother's words etched in her mind and in the pages tucked into her jacket pocket, Adele delays joining her fiancé for a new life abroad and returns to Reedstown, the last place her mother, Marianne, was seen alive. She has one purpose: to find those who carried out the devastating attack on her mother. Born into a Mother and Baby home run by Gloria Thornton, Adele needs to first unlock the disturbing chain of events that led to her own birth if she is to understand what happened to her mother. But news of Adele's arrival and the diary spread like wildfire amongst the small close-knit community. Old memories are stirring up fresh wounds. No-one wants the truth to be told. The diary is just a story, they say. Yet as Adele begins to unravel the layers of deceit, the tissue paper lies begin to fragment and her own relationship starts to break down. Her mother was telling the truth. Adele just has to prove it, even if it puts her own life in terrible danger. A heart-stopping, intense and emotionally engrossing read that will keep you compulsively turning the pages late into the night. If you read one book this year, make it The Thorn Girl. Read what everyone is saying about The Thorn Girl 'This is a compelling and gripping read that I didn't want to put down. I devoured this book in one sitting. Laura Elliott pulled me in from the very start. I highly recommend.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Amazing book! Kept me on the edge of my seat. Tons of suspense and twists and turns. Just when I thought I had it figured out, I was wrong. Can't wait to read more from this author.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book is one of my favorites of the year. I finished it in two days. I could not put this book down. This book keeps you guessing and keeps you so hooked on the story... Stop whatever you are doing and pick up a copy of this book. You will not be disappointed.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A powerful emotional rollercoaster.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is brilliantly written, you feel as if you were in the room with her mother...a really, really wonderful book that I will be thinking about for quite a while.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A really powerful story... handled superbly. A sterling read and one I won't forget.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| fragile lies laura elliot: Essays of George Eliot George Eliot, 1883-01-01 |
| fragile lies laura elliot: Manager as Negotiator David A. Lax, James K Sebenius, 1987-01-05 This fine blend of Harvard scholarship and seasoned judgment is really two books in one. The first develops a sophisticated approach to negotiation for executives, attorneys, diplomats -- indeed, for anyone who bargains or studies its challenges. The second offers a new and compelling vision of the successful manager: as a strong, often subtle negotiator, constantly shaping agreements and informal understandings throughout the complex web of relationships in an organization. Effective managers must be able to reach good formal accords such as contracts, out-of-court settlements, and joint venture agreements. Yet they also have to negotiate with others on whom they depend for results, resources, and authority. Whether getting fuller support from the marketing department, hammering out next year's budget, or winning the approval for a new line of business, managers must be adept at advantageously working out and modifying understandings, resolving disputes, and finding mutual gains where interests and perceptions conflict. In such situations, The Manager as Negotiator shows how to creatively further the totality of one's interests, including important relationships -- in a way that Richard Walton, Harvard Business School Professor of Organizational Behavior, describes as sensitive to the nuances of negotiating in organizations and relentless and skillful in making systematic sense of the process. This book differs fundamentally from the recent spate of negotiation handbooks that tend to espouse one of two approaches: the competitive (Get yours and most of theirs, too) or the cooperative (Everyone can always win). Transcending such cynical and naive views, the authors develop a comprehensive approach, based on strategies and tactics for productively managing the tension between the cooperation and competition that are both inherent in bargaining. Based on the authors' extensive experience with hundreds of cases, and peppered with a number of wide-ranging examples, The Manager as Negotiator will be invaluable to novice and experienced negotiators, public and private managers, academics, and anyone who needs to know the state of the art in this important field. |
| fragile lies laura elliot: Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, Volume One: Summary Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, 2015-07-22 This is the Final Report of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission and its six-year investigation of the residential school system for Aboriginal youth and the legacy of these schools. This report, the summary volume, includes the history of residential schools, the legacy of that school system, and the full text of the Commission's 94 recommendations for action to address that legacy. This report lays bare a part of Canada's history that until recently was little-known to most non-Aboriginal Canadians. The Commission discusses the logic of the colonization of Canada's territories, and why and how policy and practice developed to end the existence of distinct societies of Aboriginal peoples. Using brief excerpts from the powerful testimony heard from Survivors, this report documents the residential school system which forced children into institutions where they were forbidden to speak their language, required to discard their clothing in favour of institutional wear, given inadequate food, housed in inferior and fire-prone buildings, required to work when they should have been studying, and subjected to emotional, psychological and often physical abuse. In this setting, cruel punishments were all too common, as was sexual abuse. More than 30,000 Survivors have been compensated financially by the Government of Canada for their experiences in residential schools, but the legacy of this experience is ongoing today. This report explains the links to high rates of Aboriginal children being taken from their families, abuse of drugs and alcohol, and high rates of suicide. The report documents the drastic decline in the presence of Aboriginal languages, even as Survivors and others work to maintain their distinctive cultures, traditions, and governance. The report offers 94 calls to action on the part of governments, churches, public institutions and non-Aboriginal Canadians as a path to meaningful reconciliation of Canada today with Aboriginal citizens. Even though the historical experience of residential schools constituted an act of cultural genocide by Canadian government authorities, the United Nation's declaration of the rights of aboriginal peoples and the specific recommendations of the Commission offer a path to move from apology for these events to true reconciliation that can be embraced by all Canadians. |
| fragile lies laura elliot: The Demands of Liberty Pierre Rosanvallon, 2007 Arguing that the French have cherished and demonized Jacobinism at the same time--their hearts following Robespierre, but their heads turning toward Benjamin Constant--Rosanvallon traces the long history of resistance to Jacobinism, including the creation of associations and unions and the implementation of elements of decentralization. |
| fragile lies laura elliot: The Tinderbox Laura Elliot, 2020-12 In the small hours of a cold winter morning, charcoal grey clouds gather in the sky over Hyland Hall where a young teenage girl is about to make an emergency call to say her life is in danger ... With her marriage in pieces and desperate to find work and a new home for her and daughters, Isobel and Julie, Sophy accepts a job as a live-in nurse for Jack Hyland. Once a magnificent house, Hyland Hall has fallen into disrepair and its owner, Jack, disfigured in a terrible fire that broke out on the property years ago, is now a recluse. As Sophy's daughters struggle to adjust to their new surroundings, exploring every forbidden corner of the house, Sophy does her best to care for Jack and her broken family. But Jack has secrets of his own and Sophy's arrival is about to set in motion a chain of events that will uncover the devastating truth of Hyland Hall's past. A truth that will put her daughters in harm's way. An intense and emotionally engrossing read that will keep you compulsively turning the pages late into the night. If you read one book this year, make it The Tinderbox. |
| fragile lies laura elliot: The Puma Years Laura Coleman, 2021-06 In this rapturous memoir, writer and activist Laura Coleman shares the story of her liberating journey in the Amazon jungle, where she fell in love with a magnificent cat who changed her life. Laura was in her early twenties and directionless when she quit her job to backpack in Bolivia. Fate landed her at a wildlife sanctuary on the edge of the Amazon jungle where she was assigned to a beautiful and complex puma named Wayra. Wide-eyed, inexperienced, and comically terrified, Laura made the scrappy, make-do camp her home. And in Wayra, she made a friend for life. They weren't alone, not with over a hundred quirky animals to care for, each lost and hurt in their own way: a pair of suicidal, bra-stealing monkeys, a frustrated parrot desperate to fly, and a pig with a wicked sense of humor. The humans, too, were cause for laughter and tears. There were animal whisperers, committed staff, wildly devoted volunteers, handsome heartbreakers, and a machete-wielding prom queen who carried Laura through. Most of all, there was the jungle--lyrical and alive--and there was Wayra, who would ultimately teach Laura so much about love, healing, and the person she was capable of becoming. Set against a turbulent and poignant backdrop of deforestation, the illegal pet trade, and forest fires, The Puma Years explores what happens when two desperate creatures in need of rescue find one another. |
| fragile lies laura elliot: As Far as You Can Go Lesley Glaister, 2014-12-30 For a carefree British couple, the Aussie outback becomes a nightmare in this “erotic psychological thriller” from the award-winning author (The Independent). What better way to flee a dreary English winter than a temporary job tending a sheep farm in sunbaked western Australia? For Cassie, a teacher of organic gardening, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. For her commitment-phobic boyfriend, Graham, the arid red-rock landscapes could provide new inspiration for his painting. But the ramshackle sheering station of Woolagong is further from civilization than they anticipated. There is no radio, telephone, or electricity, and though they send letters home, they’ve yet to receive a response. Their only other companions are their peculiar employers, Larry and Mara, who stay sedated in a shed. As Cassie and Graham wonder why they came, everything warps in the stifling heat: their sense of direction, their sex drives, their feelings of safety, and their perception of right and wrong. For the both of them, leaving is no longer an option. Only escape. The Australian outback has been a source of psychological menace in such works as Walkabout, Wake in Fright, The Last Wave, and Wolf Creek. In As far as You Can Go, Somerset Maugham Award winner Lesley Glaister lends her talents to the untapped potentials of this “sun-baked hell . . . cranking up the tension in every possible way. The gripping result is guaranteed to make any flight to Oz go faster.” —The Guardian “Before Gillian Flynn, there was Lesley Glaister.” —Harper’s Bazaar |
| fragile lies laura elliot: The Marriage Retreat Laura Elliot, 2024-11-11 ‘OMG… Totally blew my mind, seriously! I can't even find the right words to express how freaking awesome it was! A total master of deception… So many crazy twists and turns that I never saw coming… Had me doubting everything!… So gripping… A page-turning, mind-bending thriller.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My husband saved other people’s marriages. But his secret will destroy ours. I always thought my life was perfect. A wonderful family, a successful business and a beautiful home. My husband Victor and I were so happily married we thought we could help transform other people’s lives at our boutique marriage retreat. This tranquil hotel with the soothing sound of the waterfall outside is the perfect setting for couples to repair their fractured relationships. Our marriage has always been the shining example of honesty and trust. Or at least that’s what I thought… When a police officer knocks on my door to tell me that my husband has been killed in a tragic accident, I am absolutely devasted. But that isn’t all. An unnamed woman was by his side when Victor died, and she now lies in a coma. Who is she? And what was she doing with my husband? As I begin to unravel Victor’s secrets, I realise that my perfect marriage might never have been perfect at all. And that the man I swore to love for all my life has a more shocking past than I could ever have imagined. Because now my future is at stake and my life is in danger. All because of Victor’s secrets and lies. Someone is back to make us pay. But they don’t know how far I’ll go to protect myself and my family. Or what I’ll do to protect the secrets I’ve long kept hidden behind these walls… What readers are saying about The Marriage Retreat: ‘Holy hell… What an absolute mind-blowing thriller. I cannot put into enough words how phenomenal this was… Like nothing was as simple as it seems, there was so many possible options that I didn't even see them coming… page-turning.’ @book_brilliance_xo, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘EXCELLENT… kept me glued to my kindle!!!!… WOW!!!!… This book I will NOT FORGET for a long time, definitely will be telling my friends about it.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow… Could not put this book down, so many twists and turns… Late night reading this as no way was it going to be put down without finding out the truth.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Heart-stopping… Grips from the very first page… Keeps readers on the edge of their seats… Chilling… Will leave readers stunned… A rollercoaster of emotions and a relentless sense of suspense… Will stay with readers long after they've turned the final page.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fantastic gripping dark thriller which had me up late reading needed to know how it was going to end… intriguing… excellent… A fantastic gripping story.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Scary, twisty and utterly brilliant… The perfect book to read on a rainy weekend – pick it up and you won’t put it down until you have finished.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A wild ride and one that kept me on my toes with reveal after reveal… I was gripped throughout… I encourage you to pick up if you enjoy psychological mysteries full of twists.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I raced through this book. Gripping from the start and everything that a psychological thriller should be. Don’t take my word for it, read it! You wont’ be disappointed… Awesome.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Brilliant… Will hook you from the beginning until the very end… Loved it.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| fragile lies laura elliot: Fragile Lies Laura Elliot, 2015-02-13 Previously published under title: Deceptions. |
| fragile lies laura elliot: Guilty Laura Elliot, 2018-07-26 'I was gripped from the first few pages and found myself hooked on a rollercoaster ride up to the last few pages ... I read it in pretty much one sitting, I just needed to know how the book was going to end' Donna's Book Blog It begins with a phone call. It ends with a missing child. On a warm summer's morning, thirteen-year-old school girl Constance Lawson is reported missing. A few days later, Constance's uncle, Karl Lawson, suddenly finds himself swept up in a media frenzy created by journalist Amanda Bowe implying that he is the prime suspect. Six years later . . . Karl's life is in ruins. His marriage is over, his family destroyed. But the woman who took everything away from him is thriving. With a successful career, husband and a gorgeous baby boy, Amanda's world is complete. Until the day she receives a phone call and in a heartbeat, she is plunged into every mother's worst nightmare. An utterly compelling psychological thriller that will keep you guessing to the very last page. Perfect for fans of Close to Home and Claire Douglas. Read what everyone is saying about Guilty: 'Guilty was such a great book. It was filled with so many twists and turns...It was well written and definitely made you wanting more with every page turn.' Oh My Lit 'Guilty is one gripping psychological thriller with a well-constructed plot and realistic and believable characters...Incredibly thought-provoking, it'll make you question everything.' Novel Deelights 'A mesmerizing psychological thriller...and will leave you completely fulfilled with a flawless ending.Guilty is the first novel I have read by Laura Elliot and it will NOT be my last. I found Guilty to be impossible to put down, the characters are intoxicating, and the story compulsively addictive.' Books and Smiles 'A great thriller that is full of suspense and tension.' Goodreads Reviewer 'This book is a raw, edge-of-the-seat page-turner. The story is told in four parts, all of which lead into each other beautifully.' Goodreads Reviewer 'Dealing with passion, adultery, deception and tragedy, and how the past has a way of creeping up on you...a really intriguing page-turner with a surprising twist.' Evening Echo 'Entertaining and highly thought-provoking.' Closer Magazine |
| fragile lies laura elliot: Guilty Laura Elliot, 2020-03-03 A gripping and suspenseful psychological thriller that Booklist calls intriguing from start to finish, perfect for fans of New York Times bestselling authors Paula Hawkins and Gillian Flynn. It begins with a phone call. It ends with a missing child. On a warm summer's morning, thirteen-year-old school girl Constance Lawson is reported missing. A few days later, Constance's uncle, Karl Lawson, suddenly finds himself swept up in a media frenzy created by journalist Amanda Bowe implying that he is the prime suspect. Six years later ... Karl's life is in ruins. His marriage is over, his family destroyed. But the woman who took everything away from him is thriving. With a successful career, husband and a gorgeous baby boy, Amanda's world is complete. Until the day she receives a phone call and in a heartbeat, she is plunged into every mother's worst nightmare. Intriguing from start to finish, with meaty characters and unrelenting suspense. --Booklist |
| fragile lies laura elliot: No Accident Laura Bates, 2022-12-06 No matter how you try to hide it, the truth will always come out . . . When a small plane crash ends with a group of seven teens washed up on a deserted island, their first thought is survival. With supplies dwindling and the fear of being stranded forever becoming more of a reality, they quickly discover that being the most popular kid in high school doesn't help when you're fighting to stay alive. And when strange and terrifying accidents start to occur all around them, the group realizes that they are being targeted by someone who was on the plane, and that the island isn't their only danger. A terrible secret from a party the night before the flight has followed them ashore—and it's clear that someone is looking for justice. Now survival depends on facing the truth about that party: who was hurt that night, and who let it happen? Laura Bates is one of the most important feminist voices we have and The Trial is engaging and clever, thought-provoking and thrilling. I inhaled it in one sitting. — Louise O'Neill, author of Asking For It Praise for THE BURNING: A haunting rallying cry against sexism and bullying — Kirkus Reviews Emotionally charged...powerful. — Booklist A painfully realistic, spellbinding novel. — Shelf Awareness |
| fragile lies laura elliot: The Thorn Girl Laura Elliot, 2020-10-15 A swallow flutters its wings into a dimly lit attic as Adele Foyle stumbles across the secret diary of the mother she has never met, and a shocking account of a crime committed over twenty-five years ago ... Adele Foyle has returned to Reedstown, the last place her mother, Marianne, was seen alive. With her mother's words etched in her mind and in the pages tucked into her jacket pocket, Adele has one purpose: to find those responsible for the devastating attack on Marianne and see them brought to justice. Born into a Mother and Baby home run by The Thorns, a self-proclaimed religious group led by Gloria Thornton, Adele needs to first unlock the disturbing chain of events that led to her own birth if she is to understand what happened to her mother. But news of Adele's arrival and the diary spread like wildfire amongst the small close-knit community of Reedstown. Old memories are stirring up fresh wounds. No-one wants the truth to be told. The diary is just a story, they say. Yet as Adele begins to unravel the layers of deceit, the tissue paper lies begin to fragment. Her mother was telling the truth. Adele just has to prove it. A heart-stopping, intense and emotionally engrossing read that will keep you compulsively turning the pages late into the night. If you read one book this year, make it The Thorn Girl. Read what everyone is saying about Laura Elliot: 'This page-turner is gripping, all the more because it presents the dilemmas of betrayal with brutal honesty' Irish Independent 'Electrifying, tautly written, and heart-stopping ... It was so real, so powerful, I had to put it down a few times and walk away to let my emotions settle' NetGalley Reviewer 'I couldn't put this book down, it really is that good ... I honestly can't rate this book highly enough. 5 stars just isn't enough. Book of the year for me! Don't miss this one' NetGalley Reviewer 'Laura Elliot has done it again - another twisty suspenseful thriller! Keeps you on the edge of your seat with many turns and surprises. The Wife Before Me is a pulse-pounding thrill ride from beginning to end!' NetGalley Reviewer 'A gripping thriller which will have you reading way past your bedtime! I enjoyed the book and the twisting plot ... An engrossing thriller I thoroughly enjoyed' Escape With A Book 'This was a nail-biting, gripping, too-close-for comfort compelling read that I could not put down. This book is an absolute winner' Goodreads Reviewer 'This page-turner is gripping, all the more because it presents the dilemmas of betrayal with brutal honesty' Irish Independent |
| fragile lies laura elliot: The Library Journal , 1998-07 Includes, beginning Sept. 15, 1954 (and on the 15th of each month, Sept.-May) a special section: School library journal, ISSN 0000-0035, (called Junior libraries, 1954-May 1961). Also issued separately. |
| fragile lies laura elliot: The New Yorker Harold Wallace Ross, William Shawn, Tina Brown, David Remnick, Katharine Sergeant Angell White, Rea Irvin, Roger Angell, 2009-08 |
| fragile lies laura elliot: Time Out Film Guide John Pym, 2004 This guide is a collection of engaging and provocative capsule reviews of films across the spectrum of cinema history, from Russian silent movies to American comedies, classic documentaries to Japanese anime, and beyond. |
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| fragile lies laura elliot: The Virgin Illustrated Encyclopedia of Pop & Rock Nic Oliver, 2002 Cut through the haze of rock reference with the updated second edition of this illustrated encyclopedia. There are over 1800 entries on the stars who have shaped rock history, whether they were destined to become icons or bygones, influential or infamous. Each entry provides essential facts and opinion on songwriters, musicians and producers and includes a sidebar of star-rated recommended albums. There are over 600 images to complement the text and a full album listing for each act at the back of the book. |
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| fragile lies laura elliot: Fragile Lies Lilian Harris, 2020-07-13 THEIR ARRANGEMENT IS PERFECT UNTIL IT ISN'T. Since the devastation of her ex-fiancé's affair, Lexi hasn't felt a deep attraction to anyone, until she meets Jax. What begins with flirtatious texts, turns into much more. But there's one catch: he only wants to be friends...with benefits. He's gorgeous, funny, and well--she hasn't had any action in a year, so she agrees. Though Lexi knows they're temporary, her feelings for him aren't. Jax is used to hookups, but with Lexi, one night just isn't enough. She's beautiful, sassy, and everything he wants in a woman. With time, his need for her turns into something he never bargained for, but he knows he can't have her. His dark nightmares enslave him. His secrets keep his heart locked away. So he lets her go, knowing if he doesn't, his demons would destroy her light. Could he shatter all that keeps him prisoner or would their hearts be the only things left shattered? Fragile Lies is a steamy contemporary romance and isn't suitable for those under 18. It contains strong language, sexual situations and references. It is the 2nd book in the Fragile Hearts series and part I of Jax and Lexi's story. It contains a cliffhanger and must be read with Fragile Truths. Both books can be read as a stand-alone romance, but you first meet the couple in Fragile Scars. Author Note: Below is a trigger warning for those who may need it. Please stop reading now if you don't want one. * * * This story contains instances of PTSD. If these are triggers for you, please proceed with caution. |
| fragile lies laura elliot: Fragile Lies Harris Lilian (author), 1901 |
| fragile lies laura elliot: Fragile Truths Lilian Harris, 2020-08-13 THEY WEREN’T MEANT TO FALL IN LOVE, YET THEY DID. After the brutal way Jax broke her heart, Lexi's done with him for good. But once she sees him again after months apart, all those feelings she still has come crashing back in. And the last thing she wants is to fall back in bed with the man who tore her love apart. Finally facing his demons, Jax wants to be the man Lexi deserves. But when he comes begging for a second chance, he finds something he never expected. And just when he thinks he’s finally won her heart, a devastating event tears their life apart before it ever had a chance to start. Can their hearts ever heal or will tragedy follow them until their love is nothing but ashes? Fragile Truths is a steamy contemporary romance and isn't suitable for those under 18. It contains strong language, sexual situations and references. It is the 3rd book in the Fragile Hearts series and the end of Jax and Lexi’s story. It must be read with Fragile Lies. Both books can be read as a stand-alone romance, but you first meet the couple in Fragile Scars. Author Note: Below is a trigger warning for those who may need it. It is a huge spoiler so please stop reading now if you don’t want one. This story contains a miscarriage and mentions sexual assault. If these are triggers for you, please proceed with caution. Proceed with caution. |
| fragile lies laura elliot: Fragile Laura Bonalumi, 2009 |
| fragile lies laura elliot: The Best Laid Lies Laura Honken, 2022 |
FRAGILE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
fragile, frangible, brittle, crisp, friable mean breaking easily. fragile implies extreme delicacy of material or construction and need for careful handling. frangible implies susceptibility to being …
FRAGILE Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster
Some common synonyms of fragile are brittle, crisp, frangible, and friable. While all these words mean "breaking easily," fragile implies extreme delicacy of material or construction and need …
FRAGILE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
FRAGILE definition: 1. A fragile object is easily damaged or broken: 2. easily destroyed, ended, or made to fail: 3…. Learn more.
FRAGILE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
Fragile definition: easily broken, shattered, or damaged; delicate; brittle; frail.. See examples of FRAGILE used in a sentence.
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If it's delicate and easily broken, like a rare glass vase or the feelings of an overly emotional friend, it's certainly fragile.
FRAGILE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
If you describe a situation as fragile, you mean that it is weak or uncertain, and unlikely to be able to resist strong pressure or attack.
fragile adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage …
Definition of fragile adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Fragile - definition of fragile by The Free Dictionary
fra·gil′i·ty (frə-jĭl′ĭ-tē), frag′ile·ness n. These adjectives mean easily broken or damaged. Fragile applies to objects that are not made of strong or sturdy material and that require great care …
fragile, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English …
fragile, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary
Meaning of fragile – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary
FRAGILE definition: 1. easily broken, damaged, or destroyed: 2. physically or emotionally weak: . Learn more.
FRAGILE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
fragile, frangible, brittle, crisp, friable mean breaking easily. fragile implies extreme delicacy of material or construction and need for careful handling. frangible implies susceptibility to being …
FRAGILE Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster
Some common synonyms of fragile are brittle, crisp, frangible, and friable. While all these words mean "breaking easily," fragile implies extreme delicacy of material or construction and need …
FRAGILE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
FRAGILE definition: 1. A fragile object is easily damaged or broken: 2. easily destroyed, ended, or made to fail: 3…. Learn more.
FRAGILE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
Fragile definition: easily broken, shattered, or damaged; delicate; brittle; frail.. See examples of FRAGILE used in a sentence.
Fragile - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com
If it's delicate and easily broken, like a rare glass vase or the feelings of an overly emotional friend, it's certainly fragile.
FRAGILE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
If you describe a situation as fragile, you mean that it is weak or uncertain, and unlikely to be able to resist strong pressure or attack.
fragile adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage …
Definition of fragile adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Fragile - definition of fragile by The Free Dictionary
fra·gil′i·ty (frə-jĭl′ĭ-tē), frag′ile·ness n. These adjectives mean easily broken or damaged. Fragile applies to objects that are not made of strong or sturdy material and that require great care …
fragile, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English …
fragile, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary
Meaning of fragile – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary
FRAGILE definition: 1. easily broken, damaged, or destroyed: 2. physically or emotionally weak: . Learn more.
