A Good Liar
A heartbreaking and utterly gripping story of how one devastating night will changes lives forever
Amanda Brooke(Author)
Embla Books (Publisher)
Published on 29. January 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-1-4714-2152-5 (ISBN)
Description
When a fire destroys the Empress Theatre, a devastating tragedy unfolds.
Amelia's mother lost her piece of mind forever when she left her daughter alone for a few life-changing moments
.
The dance school lost their beloved teacher, Hilary, who died saving the lives of her young pupils.
Karin lost her memory, and the answers she desperately craves.
Claudia lost the one thing that would have made her perfect life complete.
As local reporter Leanne picks over the embers of that night, what seemed like a straightforward case of negligence becomes something else entirely: somebody is lying - each person has lost something, but one of them has sold their soul...
Amelia's mother lost her piece of mind forever when she left her daughter alone for a few life-changing moments
.
The dance school lost their beloved teacher, Hilary, who died saving the lives of her young pupils.
Karin lost her memory, and the answers she desperately craves.
Claudia lost the one thing that would have made her perfect life complete.
As local reporter Leanne picks over the embers of that night, what seemed like a straightforward case of negligence becomes something else entirely: somebody is lying - each person has lost something, but one of them has sold their soul...
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bonnier Books Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 199 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
298 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4714-2152-5 (9781471421525)
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Person
Amanda Brooke is a bestselling author from Liverpool who draws much of her inspiration from the place she loves. She began writing in her forties after the death of her young son and her debut novel, Yesterday's Sun, was a Richard and Judy Book Club pick. She continues to write emotionally charged stories that peel back the layers of family and friendships to reveal secrets some would rather you didn't know.
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