{"product_id":"the-art-of-a-lie-9781529053746","title":"The Art of a Lie","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Georgian London, widowed confectioner Hannah Cole must prove the legitimacy of her late husband's fortune with the help of his associate, William Devereux. But both are hiding secrets . . .\u003c\/p\u003e*THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER* *A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick of the Summer (2025)*  'Astonishing. A rare and wonderful story' - Chris Whitaker, author of All the Colours of the Dark  'Fiendishly clever and completely gripping' - Jennie Godfrey, bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things  'Laura Shepherd-Robinson takes delight in pulling the rug out from under her readers' feet . . . in this cleverly structured and consistently enjoyable novel' - The Times  London, 1749.  Hannah Cole's world shatters with her husband's brutal murder. Her confectionery shop, the Punchbowl and Pineapple, teeters on the brink of ruin.  Just as she uncovers a hidden fortune - money her husband secretly possessed - a new nightmare begins.  Magistrate Henry Fielding, the renowned author, suspects illicit gains. To save her inheritance, her shop and her very reputation, Hannah must delve into her late husband's secret life. But, as she unearths a labyrinth of lies and deceit, she finds herself entangled in a battle of wits far more dangerous than she could ever have imagined.  From Sunday Times bestselling author Laura Shepherd-Robinson comes a twisty, immersive thriller where the truth is a luxury that Hannah Cole can't afford and every secret is a step closer to her own undoing.  Praise for The Art of a Lie:  'A twisty confection as subtle and delicious as one of Hannah's iced creams. I loved it' - Ruth Ware, author of The Woman in Cabin 10  'An absolute treat of a historical crime novel. Sheer perfection' - Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal  '[Laura Shepherd-Robinson's] best yet, and I don't say that lightly' - Harriet Tyce, bestselling author of Blood Orange\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781529053746\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Pan Macmillan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: London, United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 20.1(H)x13(L)x1.9(W)210\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 210\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003eLaura Shepherd-Robinson worked in politics for nearly twenty years before re-entering normal life to complete an MA in Creative Writing. Her debut novel, Blood \u0026amp; Sugar, was a Waterstones Thriller of the Month and won the Historical Writers' Association Debut Crown and the CrimeFest\/Specsavers Crime Fiction Debut Award. Her second novel, Daughters of Night, was shortlisted for the Theakston's Crime Novel of the Year Award, the Goldsboro Glass Bell Award and the HWA Gold Crown. Her third novel, The Square of Sevens, was an instant Sunday Times bestseller, a USA Today bestseller, and featured on BBC Two's Between the Covers. The Art of a Lie is her fourth novel. She lives in London with her husband Adrian.\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003eThis deliciously devious tale of skulduggery, questionable motives and untrustworthy appearances will keep you gripped * Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003eLaura Shepherd-Robinson takes delight in pulling the rug out from under her readers’ feet and the revelation of the identity of Jonas’s murderer is only the first in a number of narrative surprises she springs on us in this cleverly structured and consistently enjoyable novel * The Times *\u003cbr\u003e[A] breathtaking historical thriller . . . Brilliantly researched and masterfully told, this page-turner is every bit as delicious as Hannah's apricot tarts. 10\/10 * The Mirror *\u003cbr\u003eFiendishly clever and completely gripping, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of a Lie \u003c\/i\u003ehad me in its grip right till the satisfying finish. I loved it -- Jennie Godfrey, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe List of Suspicious Things\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA thrilling ride through the streets of 18th century London, full of twists and turns, unforgettable characters, evil deeds and delicious food. I loved it -- Elly Griffiths, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Crossing Places\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn irresistible confection to beguile, bemuse and delight, with a slither of ice at its heart -- Essie Fox, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Fascination\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA brilliant novel -- Martin Lewis\u003cbr\u003eSuch a treat . . . Brilliantly plotted, brilliant written, endlessly twisty and inventive * The Sunday Times *\u003cbr\u003eA devilish delight of a novel, full of sly treats and unexpected moments. This is Laura Shepherd-Robinson at her finest -- D.V. Bishop, author of \u003ci\u003eCity of Vengeance\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art of a Lie \u003c\/i\u003eis a delicious mystery and I savoured every twist and turn. An impeccably atmospheric, startling and clever historical thriller that kept me guessing to the final page. Completely brilliant! -- Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAriadne\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA delicious tale of romance, reputation, women in business and above all, betrayal -- Joanna Miller, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Eights\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Laura Shepherd-Robinson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50573976502489,"sku":"9781529053746","price":22.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781529053746.jpg?v=1790774910","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/the-art-of-a-lie-9781529053746","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}