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The Many Lies of Veronica Hawkins
- Narrated by: Laurence Bouvard
- Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins
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The Many Lies of Veronica Hawkins
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Laurence Bouvard
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Publisher's Summary
'Glamorous, shocking and deliciously deceptive. The kind of sharp, exciting and sophisticated mystery I just adore' CHRIS WHITAKER, author of We Begin at the End
'An engaging tale of intrigue, glamour . . . laced with claustrophobic menace and mystery' Financial Times
'A richly drawn and riveting tale of friendship gone wrong, with too many secrets, twists, and lies to count' SARA SHEPARD, author of Pretty Little Liars
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo meets Gone Girl in this deliciously gripping novel set in the world of Hong Kong's super-rich, where everyone has secrets... some of which may get you killed.
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When Martina Torres arrives in the glamorous and vibrant metropolis of Hong Kong, newly married to her high school sweetheart, the world seems to be her oyster. But looks can be deceiving. Adrift in a foreign city, with no job and no friends, Martina chafes in her new role as Expat Wife.
Her luck changes when she meets Veronica Hawkins. Beautiful, sophisticated, and very, very rich, Veronica is the epitome of Old Hong Kong - the last surviving member of a British mercantile dynasty that built the city during its colonial heyday. Martina can hardly believe her fortune when she's taken under Veronica's wing and into her confidence, with Veronica helping her to find a new apartment, a new career, and most importantly, a new self.
Veronica transforms Martina's life and then, shockingly, she dies. She disappears over the side of a yacht during a party attended by Hong Kong's most influential people - yet somehow there are no witnesses.
Was it murder? Suicide? A terrible accident? What really happened to Veronica Hawkins?
Somebody knows but nobody's telling.
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'A twisty thriller with rich and complex female friendships. I tore through this one' KELLEY ARMSTRONG, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author
'A joyous, addictive exploration of materialism and excess, beautifully conjuring Hong Kong in all its societal layers. This is a delightfully dark novel which brings to mind The Great Gatsby in early 21st Century Hong Kong' LISA BALLANTYNE, author of The Innocent One
'Smart, suspenseful, and utterly addictive' KAREN M. MCMANUS, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying
'Vivid, immersive and compulsive, the layers of detail are gorgeous, and the quick wit and devious twists mean that you know everyone is lying, but it's a rollercoaster ride to find out what they're lying about' ALEXIA CASALE, author of The Best Way to Bury Your Husband
'A smart, twisted story filled with secrets and lies played out in the vibrant, glittering setting of Hong Kong' MARINA MCCARRON, author of The Time Between Us
'With its richly drawn setting and thorny, complex characters, this story of two women, a friendship, and a fateful night keeps you guessing to the end' KATE ALICE MARSHALL, author of What Lies in the Woods
'A thrilling expose of ex-pat life; deliciously dark and compelling' KATE MAXWELL, author of Hush
'An engaging tale of intrigue, glamour . . . laced with claustrophobic menace and mystery' Financial Times
'A richly drawn and riveting tale of friendship gone wrong, with too many secrets, twists, and lies to count' SARA SHEPARD, author of Pretty Little Liars
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo meets Gone Girl in this deliciously gripping novel set in the world of Hong Kong's super-rich, where everyone has secrets... some of which may get you killed.
__________________________________________
When Martina Torres arrives in the glamorous and vibrant metropolis of Hong Kong, newly married to her high school sweetheart, the world seems to be her oyster. But looks can be deceiving. Adrift in a foreign city, with no job and no friends, Martina chafes in her new role as Expat Wife.
Her luck changes when she meets Veronica Hawkins. Beautiful, sophisticated, and very, very rich, Veronica is the epitome of Old Hong Kong - the last surviving member of a British mercantile dynasty that built the city during its colonial heyday. Martina can hardly believe her fortune when she's taken under Veronica's wing and into her confidence, with Veronica helping her to find a new apartment, a new career, and most importantly, a new self.
Veronica transforms Martina's life and then, shockingly, she dies. She disappears over the side of a yacht during a party attended by Hong Kong's most influential people - yet somehow there are no witnesses.
Was it murder? Suicide? A terrible accident? What really happened to Veronica Hawkins?
Somebody knows but nobody's telling.
__________________________________________
'A twisty thriller with rich and complex female friendships. I tore through this one' KELLEY ARMSTRONG, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author
'A joyous, addictive exploration of materialism and excess, beautifully conjuring Hong Kong in all its societal layers. This is a delightfully dark novel which brings to mind The Great Gatsby in early 21st Century Hong Kong' LISA BALLANTYNE, author of The Innocent One
'Smart, suspenseful, and utterly addictive' KAREN M. MCMANUS, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying
'Vivid, immersive and compulsive, the layers of detail are gorgeous, and the quick wit and devious twists mean that you know everyone is lying, but it's a rollercoaster ride to find out what they're lying about' ALEXIA CASALE, author of The Best Way to Bury Your Husband
'A smart, twisted story filled with secrets and lies played out in the vibrant, glittering setting of Hong Kong' MARINA MCCARRON, author of The Time Between Us
'With its richly drawn setting and thorny, complex characters, this story of two women, a friendship, and a fateful night keeps you guessing to the end' KATE ALICE MARSHALL, author of What Lies in the Woods
'A thrilling expose of ex-pat life; deliciously dark and compelling' KATE MAXWELL, author of Hush
©2024 Kristina Perez (P)2024 Hachette Audio UK
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- irene
- 22-07-2024
My favourite novel of all times!
I have to agree with some other reviewer who said that this book is like Gone Girl (which is amongst my top 3 favourite novels) but infinitely more glamorous.
The setting in HK makes this even more interesting and the author really conveyed the historical nuances really well
It would be great to include a glossary (in an included PDF) of all the Chinese words that are used throughout the novel to help the western readers understand the meaning of them better,
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