Whispers of a Scandal: a completely addictive psychological suspense thriller that will keep you hooked for 2022 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Julie Corbin (Author), Coral Sinclair (Narrator), Rebecca Trehearn (Narrator),

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Who knows your darkest secret?

After every parents' evening, friends Nina, Bel and Rachel look forward to their regular debrief at the pub. But there will be no clinking Prosecco tonight.

They are discussing an anonymous note that has been left in a child's schoolbag: this class has secrets. All the parents tell lies.

As more notes are discovered, scandalous accusations are made and the school playground becomes rife with rumours.

Who could be revealing the three friends' secrets? Because they thought the only people who knew everything about them were each other....

An addictive psychological suspense thriller full of twists and turns, perfect for fans of Heidi Perks, Lisa Hall and Jane Corry.

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9 hours and 31 minutes
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Julie Corbin
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Coral Sinclair, see all
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October 21, 2021
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English
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Hodder & Stoughton
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B099FGKQ5J
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Product details

Listening Length	9 hours and 31 minutes
Author	Julie Corbin
Narrator	Coral Sinclair, Rebecca Trehearn, Sarah Durham
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com Release Date	October 21, 2021
Publisher	Hodder & Stoughton
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B099FGKQ5J
Best Sellers Rank	#101,595 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #1,990 in Psychological Thrillers (Audible Books & Originals) #3,293 in Crime Fiction (Audible Books & Originals) #6,708 in Psychological Thrillers (Books)

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Damzlfly

Nice light escapism

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 24, 2021

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Nice story, well told. The reader rightly suspects so many characters of the various misdeeds committed throughout the novel. In the end, characters stay true to form, which is a relief. There is nothing worse than a deus ex machina moment when it pertains to a character in a mystery.

Along those lines, I did take issue with a main character- Nina - who is a lawyer specializing in corporate acquisitions, mergers, etc. who, with a single partner, built an extremely successful and lucrative practice. She is the sort of person one imagines to be highly intelligent, with a track record of smart decisions. At least one of the characters even remarks on Nina's capacity for cool focus. Even so, she makes one emotion-driven, ludicrously stupid mistake after another, especially in connection to legal matters. This becomes frustrating to witness.

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cdl

Another page-turner from Julie Corbin

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 15, 2021

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I have read all of Julie Corbin's books and her latest did not let me down. As with all her books, the plot kept me guessing right to the very end! Highly recommend!

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SVG

a fun read

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 11, 2022

The book was a fun read with 3 best friends with their daughters being good friends when one of them found a scandalous note in the bag of her daughter. That would have caused the whispers of a scandal to come out. It was up to the friends to stop them.
Quite intriguing in most of the book in its writing with complex dynamics of friendship. But a new subplot added at the end felt to be not-needed. So it was easy to guess the perp. overall, an enjoyable read.

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Steph Warren

A gripping read, packed with secrets and lies, betrayals and intrigue

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 11, 2021

*I received a free ARC of this book with thanks to the author and Hodder & Stoughton. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*

I really enjoyed Julie Corbin’s A Lie for a Lie and this book, while not a sequel in any way, has a very similar premise and style, so if you liked one you will probably like all.

This story follows three school mums – Nina, Bel and Rachel – as they navigate the school gate cliques, their relationship troubles and parenting their nine-year-old daughters (who are also best friends). But something is wrong right from the start, as Nina’s daughter, Lily, has been receiving anonymous letters accusing the class parents of secrets and lies, and the friends that should be coming together in support, find themselves drawing apart in suspicion instead.

The narrative is told in the first person for most of the story, with the perspective moving between the women’s viewpoints – mainly Nina’s – as denoted at the head of each chapter. This insider view into the different women’s heads should give the reader an advantage over the characters in working out what’s going on, but in Julie Corbin’s writing (as in real life) you can’t always trust that someone is even telling the truth to themself. Everyone has secrets, but who is lying?

I honestly couldn’t put this book down and stayed up way too late reading to find out what was going on with the notes, and the marriages, and the kids… I really liked almost all of the characters – with one glaring and notable exception; I loathed HIM with the burning heat of a thousand fiery suns! – and so I was very invested in positive outcomes for them all, even though things looked so grim that it seemed impossible to imagine.

If you’re looking for a gripping read, packed with secrets and lies, betrayals and intrigue, then look no further, because Julie Corbin has mastered domestic psychological suspense. Just make sure you don’t have to be up early the next day!

‘My jaw tenses as Mrs Fleming walks across to the projector. I’ve been dreading this moment. I know that the notes are going to be even more shocking, magnified several times and projected onto the whiteboard. And I’m right. As soon as the first note appears the mood in the room sharpens. Backs straighten and several parents let out small gasps of shock. The first note says:

This class has secrets all the parents tell lies‘

– Julie Corbin, Whispers of a Scandal

Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog

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R M Moxey

Brilliant psychological thriller

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 7, 2022

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I read this book while on holiday in Greece. Definitely enhanced my holiday experience. I loved the characterisation of the three women and their relationship. The story maintained a level of suspense throughout and I loved all the twists and turns. There was no way I could have guessed the ending! I could see this as a tv mini series . I cannot understand the one negative review that I have read. I am glad I ignored it. I will be reading more of her novels. Read this- you won’t be disappointed.

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Bookworm

Very boring

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 6, 2021

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Can’t believe the reviews for this book. I managed to get half way through then had to abandon it. It’s incredibly boring. All about a group of women and their spoilt children. One gets nasty notes at school and of course they all have secrets. It’s dull in the extreme. Many pages filled with descriptions of what they have to eat/drink,and lots of talking drivel. These are supposed to be modern women but all seem to be afraid of upsetting their husbands! Didn’t care about any of them. It may be a generational thing as everyone is completely self absorbed. Maybe I’m too old.

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Julie T

Another great book from Julie Corbin

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 31, 2021

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I had to stop myself from reading this book in one sitting as I did with Julie’s last book. It’s full of twists and turns and keeps you guessing. I like when I can’t work out “whodunnit” and I certainly couldn’t on this occasion.
Those of us with children will recognise the characters of the mothers and how evil the “school ground mafia” can be.

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Jonathan Andrews

Another corker from Corbin!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 12, 2021

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I loved this book by Julie Corbin and could not put it down!
A terrific story, the plot of which could so easily occur in any primary school around the country. The Sussex setting with its detailed local references, allows the reader to fully immerse themselves in the storyline, which is the mark of a great novel. Her characters are, by and large, both unkind and unpleasant but so well observed, all of which combine to make her books so realistic. I did not see the ending coming in its particular guise, but enjoyed the twist when it came.
I love her books, as whenever I put them down and return to my normal life, I realise how lucky (and dull!) I am!

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Marilyn

Excellent plot and delivery

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 31, 2021

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I have read and enjoyed all Julie Corbin’s books, and this one is no exception. All the characters are ordinary people whom you might meet any day of the week, and their surroundings equally “ordinary”. The plot is ingenious and I just could not work out who was/were going to be responsible. One particular chapter taking place at a local quiz, had me inwardly shouting “Nooooo, don’t say anything …!”. No pressure Julie, but can’t wait for your next ….😀.

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