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Big Lies in a Small Town
- Narrated by: Susan Bennett
- Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins
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Summary
Big Lies in a Small Town, by the internationally best-selling author Diane Chamberlain, is a sweeping novel about two women connected by a painting that holds many dark secrets.
North Carolina, 2018: Morgan Christopher’s life has been derailed. Taking the fall for a crime she did not commit, she finds herself serving a three year stint in the North Carolina Women’s Correctional Centre. Her dream of a career in the arts is put on hold – until a mysterious visitor makes her an offer that will see her released immediately. Her assignment: restore an old post office mural in a sleepy southern town. Morgan knows nothing about art restoration but, desperate to leave prison, she accepts. What she finds under the layers of grime is a painting that tells the story of madness, violence and a conspiracy of small-town secrets.
North Carolina, 1940: Anna Dale, an artist from New Jersey, wins a national contest to paint a mural for the post office in Edenton, North Carolina. Alone in the world and desperate for work, she accepts. But what she doesn’t expect is to find herself immersed in a town where prejudices run deep, where people are hiding secrets behind closed doors and where the price for being different might just end in murder.
What happened to Anna Dale? Are the clues hidden in the decrepit mural? Can Morgan overcome her own demons to discover what exists beneath the layers of lies?
Critic reviews
"Fans of Jodi Picoult’s style will love how Diane Chamberlain writes." (Candis)
"Narrator Susan Bennett offers a moving performance of this multilayered story of two women whose lives are affected by a New Deal art mural. Portraying Morgan, Bennett's voice has a tone of artistic sensitivity. When Anna's life spirals out of control, she adds feverish intensity. For the locals, Bennett superbly delivers a languid Southern drawl. Overall, Bennett adds an exciting dimension to a gripping story of racism, madness, murder, and even romance." (J.E.S, AudioFile)
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-05-20
A very engaging story
Nicely narrated and an easy going and captivating read. Slightly over emotional at points but a worthy read and I would recommend.
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- Amazoncustomer
- 10-02-24
The story was absolutely brilliant I really enjoyed it
Nothing at all it’s a good book I loved listening to it couldn’t wait go to work to listen to it
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- Sadie Ryan Author
- 11-01-22
Fab!
Brilliant. Very enjoyable. Performance perfect. This was an origional story line and one that I enjoyed very much.
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- Surrey Mum
- 31-01-21
Slow burn but worth it
Took a while to get going but when it did you get sucked in. Stick with it.
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- Kathryn Yeo
- 18-07-21
Another brilliant book by Diane Chamberlain
I've been a fan of Diane Chamberlain's books for some time now and I can honestly say this book is up there as one of my favourites. I love the way the plot and characters are inexplicably twisted together then bit by bit become untangled.
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-02-20
Good read
Felt a bit rushed towards the end despite this a real page turner. Wished it were a little longer or at least went into more detail regarding characters.
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- V_Nerdbooks
- 26-04-20
Big lies
Loved it
story very good .Makes you wait for a while how it all come together
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- Judith
- 26-06-20
Beautifully written, beautifully read
So thrilled more of Diane's books are now available on Audible. Loved every minute of this book.
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- Christineb
- 05-04-20
What a great book
This was so out of my usual genre but it was so enjoyable It's great when you find such a gem Brilliant story absolutely mesmerizing Couldn't put it down Originality was eye-opening but so well written and narrated
Don't usually like Celebrity endorsed books but wow Reece Witjespoon collection so far has been exceptional
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- PJ8964
- 02-01-23
Riveting read!
Love this book - the reader seems to be able to bring the story to life. I live getting lost in their stories.
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