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Title:
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Accusation, The |
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Authors:
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James, Wendy |
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Genre:
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Fiction |
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Pages:
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340 |
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Year:
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2019 |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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Eighteen-year-old Ellie Canning's account of her abduction and escape, garners her instant attention and sympathy. She becomes a media darling, and in the furore that follows her accusing Susannah Wells, a middle-aged teacher and newcomer to the area, of her incarceration, the media can't get enough of the story. But is it possible that the truth could end up being a casualty as much as Ellie was?
Loosely based on the 18th century English Canning affair, this clever Australian thriller with its convincing characters and astute depiction of small-town dynamics, calls attention to the manipulation of public opinion in the age of the social media 'influencer'.
Comments from BDS Reviewers:"The narrative moves along at a great pace and there were times I just had to finish the chapter before turning the light out."
"I like the idea of crime thrillers but rarely enjoy read them – I enjoyed this one."
"Good pace, easy read, intriguing premise."
"I think the author captured beautifully the small-minded pettiness of life in a small town."
"A good story made better for discussion by the primary subject matter being very topical."
"Wonderfully well-drawn and utterly believable characters."
"Very well constructed plot, keeps the reader on tenterhooks and thoroughly engaged."
"While I enjoyed the book, I think the ending was a little soft."
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Categories:
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Fiction, Community, Contemporary, Relationships, Suspense/Thriller, True Crime, Australia, 2022 Titles - Coming Soon |
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Reviews
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By: TAUR 035
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2021-02-23 14:20:21 |
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An enjoyable read. Easy to pick up and difficult to put down. |
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