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''Nikola''s best yet . . . 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 . . . 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'' Louise Fein

''This beautiful story stole my heart. A compelling read for anyone who loves great stories, love and romance, mysteries and secrets . . . I tore through it!'' Lizzie Page

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

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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 *

'Characters you won't forget'

* Sunday Express *

'Wonderful characters and a very moving storyline'

* The Sun *

The Life I Stole

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      Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
      Publication Date: 14/09/2023
      ISBN13: 9781472260833, 978-1472260833
      ISBN10: 147226083X

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''Nikola''s best yet . . . 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 . . . 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'' Louise Fein

      ''This beautiful story stole my heart. A compelling read for anyone who loves great stories, love and romance, mysteries and secrets . . . I tore through it!'' Lizzie Page

      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

      Trade Review
      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 *

      'Characters you won't forget'

      * Sunday Express *

      'Wonderful characters and a very moving storyline'

      * The Sun *

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