Anatomy of a Scandal

A Novel

By: Sarah Vaughan

Narrated by: Julie Teal, Luke Thompson, Esther Wane, Sarah Feathers

Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

Soon to be a Netflix series

Instant International Best Seller

“A nuanced story line perfectly in tune with our #metoo times.” (People, Book of the Week)

“One of the season’s most buzzed-about thrillers.” (Bookish)

“A strong choice for book clubs. Former political correspondent Vaughan makes an impressive debut with this savvy, propulsive courtroom drama.” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)

“Vaughan offers gripping insight into a political scandal’s hidden machinations and the tension between justice and privilege…. Absorbing, polished.” (Booklist, starred review)

“Skillfully interweaving the story of the unfolding scandal, Vaughan gradually reveals just how shockingly high the stakes are…. Sinewy…engrossing, twist-filled.” (Publishers Weekly, starred review)

Some people’s secrets are darker than others.

Sophie Whitehouse has a lovely home, two adorable children, and a handsome, successful husband. In other words, she has the “perfect” life. But everything changes the night her husband, James, comes home and confesses an indiscretion. Suddenly, her neat, ordered world is turned upside down. Did she ever really know the man she married?

And, as it turns out, James’s revelation is just the tip of the iceberg. He stands accused of a terrible crime. But, the truth is even more shocking than anyone ever could have thought. Is James the guilty perpetrator or an innocent victim of a toxic agenda?

In this riveting story of love, revenge, and deception, no one’s motives are pure, but some people’s secrets are much darker than others.

©2017 Sarah Vaughan (P)2017 Simon & Schuster, Inc.

Critic reviews

"A strong choice for book clubs. Former political correspondent Vaughan makes an impressive debut with this savvy, propulsive courtroom drama." ( Kirkus Reviews)

"Vaughan offers gripping insight into a political scandal’s hidden machinations and the tension between justice and privilege.... Absorbing, polished." ( Booklist)

"Skillfully interweaving the story of the unfolding scandal, Vaughan gradually reveals just how shockingly high the stakes are.... Sinewy...engrossing, twist-filled." ( Publishers Weekly)

Try to put it down!

This book is perfect for today’s climate. It brings up compelling questions of what it means when a woman says no, and how can a man be sure. Even more pointedly, it shows the fall out when hubris makes a man think that a woman saying no actually means yes.

This book has beautiful pros, and of story that is beautifully woven, and hard to put down.

I would recommend this book to fans of John Grisham, Scott Turow, he and Hillary Mantell.

A timely tale of privilege and entitlement.

Replace Harvey Weinstein's lot with English politicos, and you have a well-told tale. I couldn't stop listening. The narrators made it all very real.

Loved it

This is the kind of legal thrillers I love. This was written from perspectives of different characters and told in an engaging way that I could not put it down.

I just looked for the author's other releases but could not find any thrillers. I will be looking for her books in the future. The narrators were all great.

Mystery without murder

Probably my favorite fiction genre is mystery, in paricular, murder. When I started listening to this, I assumed there was going to be a murder. NOT!
By the time I figured out that this was the case, I was too involved with the story and had to see where this was going. I am so glad that I continued listening.
I consider myself a pretty savvy reader when it comes to mystery, etc., but I could not begin to guess how this was going to end. Every time I thought that I had it figured out, there was another twist.
I would highly recommend this audiobook. The story is excellent and the narration is outstanding. The four different voices meshed well together to keep the story going. I can't say enough good things about this experience. Enjoy!

Absolutely outstanding.

It is simply a must read. Very thought-provoking. One cannot put it down after starting it.

Dreadful cliche

This story is mind numbing. The wife with a designer life that she accepted. Later, supposedly realizes people actually lie & more horribly that people change & compromise for their loved ones. Well I never!

Men behaving badly

This is a timely story centered on the issue of consent vs rape. The male characters do not come across favorably. The courtroom scenes were compelling, but the flashback sequences slowed the narrative to a crawl. The best of the (4) narrators was LukeThompson, the others were adequate. Overall, disappointing due to the slow pacing.

Listened to it without a pause

What made the experience of listening to Anatomy of a Scandal the most enjoyable?

Story
Sarah Vaughan
Quality of the writing and the narration.
On the edge of my seat the whole time.
Wish there were more audiobooks this spectacular

Really really good! Loved it!

This author can write! A well woven and beautifully told story. The narrators were excellent as well. Highly recommend!

great read

Great characters, fast moving plot. Believable and engrossing. I highly recommend this book, and I'm picky!