{"product_id":"what-i-told-my-friends","title":"What I Told My Friends","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA dark academia, coming-of-age thriller about murder, secrets and revenge from an brilliant new voice. A must-read if you love Jo Spain, Samantha Downing and Alice Feeney.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e High Hill Manor has a secret.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe prestigious boarding school attracted the brightest students. But that was before the head girl Emily Asbourne was found dead on the ground below the belltower.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA long list of suspects.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eChloe Carter joined in the final year. Things went badly wrong back in London, and she was desperate for a new start. She had her own reasons to hate Emily, but she wasn't the only one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA much-loved music teacher is charged with murder.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo decades pass, and Chloe greets Mr Aides at the prison gates on the day of his release. She is ready to tell all. But sharing secrets is a dangerous business and comes with a high price.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA dark academia thriller perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eWhen We Were Silent\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Four\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Trial\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMy Dark Vanessa\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eWhat I Told My Friends\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Between its themes of guilt and growth and its propulsive plotting, WHAT I TOLD MY FRIENDS is a layered, darkly atmospheric thriller… Alice Leigh is an absolute thriller master and I can't wait to see what she does next.’ Sara Ochs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e‘\u003c\/i\u003eBeautifully written with a deliciously gothic backdrop, \u003ci\u003eWhat I Told My Friends\u003c\/i\u003e, is a haunting and timely slice of dark academia that will stay with you long after the final page.\u003ci\u003e’ \u003c\/i\u003eNuala Ellwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003ci\u003eWhat I Told My Friends\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘The twists were excellent, and the ending had my mouth hanging wide open… It is complex, complicated and dark – one of those books that makes you think long after you finish.’ Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e‘This honestly encapsulated everything I wanted from a thriller – suspense, tension, secrets and lies.’ Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e‘This book had the perfect mean girl vibes in a dark academia setting.’ Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e‘Moody, layered and quietly unsettling. A great read.’ Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e‘Absolutely fantastic.’ Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e‘Intoxicating, thrilling and captivating this is a fantastic psychological thriller that will have you thinking what would you do in that situation.’ Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e‘The dark academia vibes are perfectly – claustrophobic halls, hidden alliances and that uneasy sense that everyone is lying about something.’ Reader Review \u003cbr\u003e‘Full of intrigue and crime, this is an amazing book to read in one sitting.’ Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canelo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55634657509720,"sku":"9781835982556","price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781835982556_302de3ef-426f-40a6-a6cd-9ba949eee908.jpg?v=1777994125","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/what-i-told-my-friends","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}