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Apple Tree Yard

From the writer of BBC smash hit drama 'Crossfire'
By Louise Doughty
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Apple Tree Yard by Louise Doughty is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the life of Yvonne Carmichael, a respected geneticist whose world unravels after a chance encounter leads to a passionate affair. As her carefully constructed life begins to collapse, she finds herself caught in a web of deceit and legal drama. This suspenseful narrative delves into themes of reliability, desire, and the unpredictable consequences of choices.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to psychological thrillers that delve into the complexities of relationships and the unforeseen consequences of seemingly impulsive choices. With its gripping narrative and exploration of trust, betrayal, and morality, it keeps you on the edge of your seat, making it perfect for fans of intense, character-driven stories.

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Apple Tree Yard

A stunning psychological thriller about a respected female scientist and the single reckless decision that leads to her standing trial for murder.

Apple Tree Yard is Louise Doughty's stunning psychological thriller about a respected female scientist and the single reckless decision that leads to her standing trial for murder.

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Yvonne Carmichael has worked hard to achieve the life she always wanted: a highflying career in genetics, a beautiful home, a good relationship with her husband and their two grown-up children.

Then one day she meets a stranger at the Houses of Parliament and, on impulse, begins a passionate affair with him—a decision that will put everything she values at risk. At first, she believes she can keep the relationship separate from the rest of her life, but she can't control what happens next. All of her careful plans spiral into greater deceit and, eventually, a life-changing act of violence.

Apple Tree Yard is a psychological thriller about one woman's adultery and an insightful examination of the values we live by and the choices we make, from an acclaimed writer at the height of her powers.

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Apple Tree Yard by Louise Doughty is often praised for its gripping and suspenseful narrative, blending psychological thriller elements with a deep exploration of human frailty and moral complexity. The book's protagonist, Yvonne Carmichael, is a well-developed character whose life spirals into chaos following an impulsive affair, engaging readers with its tense courtroom drama and thought-provoking themes. Many reviewers appreciate Doughty's ability to intertwine intriguing plot twists with nuanced character studies, making it a compelling read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571278640

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 January 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 448

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Louise Doughty

About the Author

Louise Doughty is the author of eight novels, most recently Black Water, which was published in 2016 to critical acclaim in the UK and US, where it was nominated as one of the New York Times Notable Books of the Year. Her previous book was the Top Ten bestseller Apple Tree Yard, adapted for BBC One as a four-part series starring Emily Watson. She is a critic and cultural commentator for UK and international newspapers and broadcasts regularly for the BBC. She lives in London.

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