The Art of a Lie by Laura Shepherd-Robinson (Pan Macmillan, 2025)
Historical Fiction
Laura Shepherd-Robionson: The Art of a Lie (ISBN: 9781529053722), a favourite BOOKMARK author. Set in 1749, in the London parish of St James’, our protagonist, confectioner Hannah Cole, is struggling to keep her shop going after the murder of her husband. An unexpected inheritance from her husband allows her to begin offering the new, expensive delicacy of ‘iced cream’ and things start to look up. But her success also attracts the unwelcome attention of rival businesses and the local magistrate, putting her inheritance at risk. Full of twists and turns, and intriguing characters, a delight for Shepherd-Robinson fans.