The Image of Her: The perfect bookclub read you'll want to discuss with everyone

Description: The Image of Her by Sonia Velton Stella and Connie have never met and never will. So why is Stella stalking Connies every move on social media? FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description TOTALLY ORIGINAL Elly GriffithsA BRILLIANT BOOK Fiona ErskineA COMPULSIVE PAGETURNER Awais KhanStella and Connie have never met and never will. So why is Stella stalking Connies every move on social media?Stella lives with her mother, a smothering narcissist. Her world has shrunk since the terrible accident that left her a shut-in. Her days are broken up by deliveries from a courier that she always returns and by the irresistible urge to watch the life of a stranger - beautiful Connie - unfold on social media. But why is she so drawn to a woman she has never met? And what caused the accident she doesnt want to speak about?Connie is an expat living in Dubai with her partner, Mark, and their two children. On the face of it she wants for nothing and yet she fears that her husband is turning into a stranger. When she finds herself drawn into the lives of the local domestic helpers, she discovers that there are dark secrets in this glittering city.Two women with nothing in common except a twist of fate. What happens when their lives collide?***************PRAISE FOR THE IMAGE OF HERA triumph Fiona MitchellA fascinating, gripping book Sophie van LlewynAn eye-opener, and an evocative glimpse into two lives Promoting Crime FictionCompelling characters and a plot that just wont let you stop reading Frances QuinnA gripping story about friendship, self-worth and the versions of ourselves we show the world Womans Own Author Biography Sonia Velton grew up between the Bahamas and the UK. After graduating from university with a first class law degree, she qualified as a solicitor at an international law firm, later going on to specialise in discrimination law. Sonia relocated to the Middle East in 2006. Eight years and three children later she returned to the UK and now lives in Kent. Blackberry & Wild Rose, inspired by real characters and historical events, was Sonias first novel. The Image of Her is her second. Sonia lives near Tunbridge Wells with her three children. Review I loved everything about this novel - its wisdom, its beautiful prose, the taut plot, and that last scene which turned me into an emotional wreck... A triumph -- Fiona Mitchell, author of THE MAIDS ROOMI loved it! Beautifully written and a totally original concept, two women who never meet whose lives intertwine... with a very clever mystery at its heart -- Elly Griffiths, author of THE DR RUTH GALLOWAY MYSTERIESA fascinating, gripping book about a subject that was unfamiliar to me. Sonia has such a light touch in weaving so many themes together and a deep understanding of the human psyche -- Sophie van Llewyn, author of BOTTLED GOODSA brilliant book, bringing a deft touch to more than one difficult modern issue while digging deep into questions of identity as old as time -- Fiona Erskine, author of THE CHEMICAL DETECTIVEA thoroughly original idea, beautifully written with compelling characters and a plot that just wont let you stop reading. I loved it -- Frances Quinn, author of THE SMALLEST MANBrims with love and compassion... A compulsive page-turner that kept me hooked well into the early hours. Emotional and thought provoking ... a testament to an author at the height of her powers -- Awais Khan, author of IN THE COMPANY OF STRANGERSBoth main characters ... are equally great and you will be easily consumed by them as you read. Brilliant ... highly recommended. Sonia is a brilliant writer -- Fiona Sharp, Waterstones, DurhamThe urgency to decipher the link that binds Stella and Connie is what makes The Image of Her such an exceptional page-turner * The National, Dubai * Long Description TOTALLY ORIGINAL Elly Griffiths A BRILLIANT BOOK Fiona Erskine A COMPULSIVE PAGETURNER Awais Khan Stella and Connie have never met and never will. So why is Stella stalking Connies every move on social media? Stella lives with her mother, a smothering narcissist. Her world has shrunk since the terrible accident that left her a shut-in. Her days are broken up by deliveries from a courier that she always returns and by the irresistible urge to watch the life of a stranger - beautiful Connie - unfold on social media. But why is she so drawn to a woman she has never met? And what caused the accident she doesnt want to speak about?Connie is an expat living in Dubai with her partner, Mark, and their two children. On the face of it she wants for nothing and yet she fears that her husband is turning into a stranger. When she finds herself drawn into the lives of the local domestic helpers, she discovers that there are dark secrets in this glittering city. Two women with nothing in common except a twist of fate. What happens when their lives collide? *************** PRAISE FOR THE IMAGE OF HER A triumph Fiona Mitchell A fascinating, gripping book Sophie van Llewyn An eye-opener, and an evocative glimpse into two lives Promoting Crime Fiction Compelling characters and a plot that just wont let you stop reading Frances Quinn A gripping story about friendship, self-worth and the versions of ourselves we show the world Womans Own Review Quote I loved everything about this novel - its wisdom, its beautiful prose, the taut plot, and that last scene which turned me into an emotional wreck... A triumph Promotional "Headline" Stella and Connie have never met and never will. So why is Stella stalking Connies every move on social media? Details ISBN1529406536 Author Sonia Velton Pages 416 Publisher Quercus Publishing Year 2022 ISBN-10 1529406536 ISBN-13 9781529406535 Format Paperback Imprint Quercus Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2022-07-21 UK Release Date 2022-07-21 Subtitle The perfect bookclub read youll want to discuss with everyone you know DEWEY 823.92 Audience General NZ Release Date 2022-11-28 AU Release Date 2022-11-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135644802;

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