The Life I Stole, Nikola Scott
The Life I Stole, Nikola Scott
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The Life I Stole
A moving, romantic and unforgettable novel of love, betrayal and a young woman's tragic secret

Author: Nikola Scott

Narrator: Daphne Kouma

Unabridged: 9 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Review

Published: 09/14/2023

Synopsis

The gripping and emotional new audio novel of secrets, romance and betrayal in 1950s London, from the author of MY MOTHER'S SECRET and THE ORCHARD GIRLS.

It's 1953. Memories of the war are beginning to fade.

Young Queen Elizabeth has just ascended to the throne. Isobel McIntyre is a doctor-in-training at a London teaching hospital. It's not easy being a woman working in medicine. And Isobel carries the additional burden of a shocking secret . . .

One night three years ago, Isobel took the chance to walk into another woman's life. By the time she understood the implications, it was too late to turn back. Now the secret she's been hiding for so long threatens everything - her career, new-found friendships, and a love affair that promises the kind of joy Isobel thought was only for others.

Love and happiness can't thrive in a world of lies. But does Isobel have the courage to tell the truth, whatever the consequences?

From the author of MY MOTHER'S SHADOW, SUMMER OF SECRETS and THE ORCHARD GIRLS: an evocative new audiobook of one woman struggling to protect herself and her dreams, in a city in tatters. Can Isobel hide her secret - or will love force her hand?

(P)2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

About Nikola Scott

Nikola Scott started her career in book publishing before she became a writer herself a decade later. Her acclaimed debut novel, My Mother's Shadow, was translated into over a dozen languages and became a long-running bestseller in Norway. Her other novels, Summer of Secrets and The Orchard Girls, were also published widely around the world. Nikola lives in Frankfurt with her husband and two sons.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Emma on September 06, 2023

This set me up in post war Britain immediately. I got the sense of place and time from the off and felt immersed into that world with ease. I must admit that I hadn't really considered that structural buildings would still be at risk and this made me for not only interesting reading but a great plot......more

Goodreads review by Madeleine - Bokdjungeln on August 19, 2024

Jag uppskattar verkligen historiska romaner där jag får ta del av ett avsnitt av historien inom vilken jag inte är så beläst. Jag kan därmed erkänna att jag inte hade koll på kvinnornas roll i just England under 50-talet. Tycker dock att detta ändrats en del efter att jag har läst denna bok. Gällande......more

Goodreads review by Susan Haggard on September 16, 2023

Excellent! I could not put this book down. I hated to get to the end because I would've enjoyed reading this story for days. Beautifully written; I am a new fan!......more

Goodreads review by Cheryl85_leest on April 03, 2025

3,5⭐️ Prima boek voor tussendoor.......more

Goodreads review by Brenda on September 07, 2024

London struggles to regain control after World War II, things look promising in fact, and there’s a positive outlook on the horizon despite the destruction caused by the constant bombing by the Germans. Many people lost their lives and things that appeared stable were just a facade, masking devastat......more

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PRAISE FOR THE LIFE I STOLE:

Nikola's best yet: 1950s London, a female doctor, family mystery, identity theft. I was immediately drawn into the story, rooting for the characters all the way to the end. Atmospheric and compelling. I loved it! Lorna Cook

A fascinating novel packed with intrigue, heart and emotion. The author brought the realities and attitudes of post-war London to life through a complex and delightful character for whom I was rooting all the way. As with all her novels, Scott's historical detail from extensive research shines through on every page, transporting her reader through time and place. Most importantly, this is a story of innocent lives destroyed by harsh, prejudiced social norms, the power of love, and forgiveness. I loved it! Louise Fein

This beautiful story stole my heart. A compelling read for anyone who loves great stories, love and romance, mysteries and secrets, the early years of the NHS and women in medicine. I tore through it! Lizzie Page

Praise for NIKOLA SCOTT:

'A clever, wonderful, expertly woven story. I enjoyed every second of it!' Lorna Cook, author of THE GIRL FROM THE ISLAND

'Full of intrigue, fascinating historical detail and brilliant characterisation, I had no idea what was coming next . . . Truly fabulous!' Louise Fein, author of PEOPLE LIKE US

'Beautifully twisty . . . Like unwrapping a pass-the-parcel with a wonderful gift at its heart' Lizzie Page, author of WHEN I WAS YOURS

'An atmospheric and gripping read' My Weekly

'A well-written, intriguing read full of family secrets... Brilliant' Fabulous

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