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Notes on a Scandal

By: Zoe Heller
Narrated by: Jilly Bond
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When Sheba Hart joins St George's as the new pottery teacher, lonely Barbara Covett senses that she has found a kindred spirit. But Barbara is not the only one drawn to Sheba. Before long Sheba is involved in an illicit affair with a pupil, and Barbara is powerless to stop Sheba from pursuing her foolhardy course of action. But when the liaison is found out and Sheba's marriage falls apart, Barbara is loyally standing by, ready to provide succour.

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In the past 20 years? Complex characters and chilling plot kept me hooked from the beginning. Bravo.

One of the best books written...

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Brilliantly narrated, exciting story that told you just enough but left you thinking & wanting for more.

I sat in my car listening to this!

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I knew this was good as I read the book and saw the film ten years ago. But hearing it - with this fantastic narrator- was the best of all. I will look out for more by Jilly Bond.

Brilliant narrator

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An absolute joy to listen to. Totally bonkers, Barbara lives her life vicariously through her dear friend Sheba. Unfortunately, Sheba, who has the ideal life, throws caution to the wind when she starts an illicit affair with one of her secondary school pupils. The bitching and backing stabbing in the staff room are written perfectly. Barbara might well be lonely, but she's also rather creepy. The characters are brought to life beautifully by Heller, an extraordinary author. Not my usual genre but a thoroughly good book.

Best narrator I've heard in years.

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I'm reading it for English A levels - Definitely worth reading but a very off plot.

story is weird...

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