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'Brings twist after delicious twist. I love this book.' Jo Spain
______________________________

Their school is about to be taught a lesson...


Beverley Franklin will do whatever it takes to protect her local school's reputation.

So when a scandal involving her own daughter threatens to derail the annual school musical's appearance on national television, Beverley goes into overdrive.

But in her efforts to protect her daughter and keep the musical on track, she misses what's really going, both in her own house and in the insular Glass Lake community - with dramatic consequences.

Glass Lake primary school's reputation is about to be shattered...

'Eithne Shortall mixes humour and tragedy with a deftness reminiscent of Marian Keyes' Irish Times



Trade Review

The queen of the character-driven plot returns with a slow-burn Irish mystery that brings twist after delicious twist. I love this book.

* Jo Spain *

Sharp, funny and brilliantly observed - I absolutely loved it!

* Andrea Mara *
A wonderfully gossipy read, layered with dark moments, dry humour and a mystery at its heart to keep you guessing right to the end * Carmel Harrington *
As cleverly plotted as an Agatha Christie whodunnit ... thought-provoking, with well-drawn characters ... tempered by empathy and witty humour * Irish Independent *
Insightful ... an engrossing page turner that'll leave you shocked and amused in equal measure * Belfast Telegraph *
This novel knocked me for six ... carefully and beautifully written ... I couldn't have liked it more. * Daily Mail on Three Little Truths *
Funny... relatable, contemporary and exceptionally witty * Irish Times on Three Little Truths *
Funny, endearing, mysterious and outrageous, this book is wildly entertaining and hugely enjoyable. -- Liz Nugent on Three Little Truths
A smart, humorous and gripping whodunnit, clear your schedule: this is a book for devouring in one sitting * Sunday Business Post *
'A witty take on school-gate politics ... a multi-layered story' * Sunday Independent *
Many secrets are hidden and shared in this page-turner whose scandal-evolving plot is meticulously constructed * Irish Examiner *

It Could Never Happen Here

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    A Hardback by Eithne Shortall

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      Publisher: Atlantic Books
      Publication Date: 03/02/2022
      ISBN13: 9781838951849, 978-1838951849
      ISBN10: 1838951849
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      'Brings twist after delicious twist. I love this book.' Jo Spain
      ______________________________

      Their school is about to be taught a lesson...


      Beverley Franklin will do whatever it takes to protect her local school's reputation.

      So when a scandal involving her own daughter threatens to derail the annual school musical's appearance on national television, Beverley goes into overdrive.

      But in her efforts to protect her daughter and keep the musical on track, she misses what's really going, both in her own house and in the insular Glass Lake community - with dramatic consequences.

      Glass Lake primary school's reputation is about to be shattered...

      'Eithne Shortall mixes humour and tragedy with a deftness reminiscent of Marian Keyes' Irish Times



      Trade Review

      The queen of the character-driven plot returns with a slow-burn Irish mystery that brings twist after delicious twist. I love this book.

      * Jo Spain *

      Sharp, funny and brilliantly observed - I absolutely loved it!

      * Andrea Mara *
      A wonderfully gossipy read, layered with dark moments, dry humour and a mystery at its heart to keep you guessing right to the end * Carmel Harrington *
      As cleverly plotted as an Agatha Christie whodunnit ... thought-provoking, with well-drawn characters ... tempered by empathy and witty humour * Irish Independent *
      Insightful ... an engrossing page turner that'll leave you shocked and amused in equal measure * Belfast Telegraph *
      This novel knocked me for six ... carefully and beautifully written ... I couldn't have liked it more. * Daily Mail on Three Little Truths *
      Funny... relatable, contemporary and exceptionally witty * Irish Times on Three Little Truths *
      Funny, endearing, mysterious and outrageous, this book is wildly entertaining and hugely enjoyable. -- Liz Nugent on Three Little Truths
      A smart, humorous and gripping whodunnit, clear your schedule: this is a book for devouring in one sitting * Sunday Business Post *
      'A witty take on school-gate politics ... a multi-layered story' * Sunday Independent *
      Many secrets are hidden and shared in this page-turner whose scandal-evolving plot is meticulously constructed * Irish Examiner *

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