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Notes On A Scandal

Shortlisted for the 2003 Man Booker Prize, Zoe Heller`s Notes on a Scandal is a darkly compelling novel that explores the taboo subject of pupil/teacher relationships, obsession and betrayal. From the first day that the beguiling Sheba Hart joins the staff of St George`s history teacher Barbara Covett is convinced she has found a kindred spirit. Barbara`s loyalty to her new friend is passionate and unstinting and when Sheba is discovered having an illicit affair with one of her pupils, Barbara quickly elects herself as Sheba`s chief defender. But all is not as it first seems in this dark story and, as Sheba will soon discover, a friend can be just as treacherous as any lover.`Brilliant, nasty, gripping` Zadie Smith`Compelling, dark, sexy` Observer`Superbly gripping. One of the
most compelling books I`ve read in ages` Daily Telegraph`Deliciously sinister` Daily MailZoe Heller is the author of three novels, Everything You Know, Notes on a Scandal, which was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2003 and The Believers. The 2006 film adaptation of Notes on a Scandal, starring Cate Blanchett and Judi Dench, received four Oscar nominations. She lives in New York.

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Shortlisted for the 2003 Man Booker Prize, Zoe Heller`s Notes on a Scandal is a darkly compelling novel that explores the taboo subject of pupil/teacher relationships, obsession & betrayal. From the first day that the beguiling Sheba Hart joins the staff of St George`s history teacher Barbara Covett is convinced she has found a kindred spirit. Barbara`s loyalty to her new friend is passionate & unstinting & when Sheba is discovered having an illicit affair with one of her pupils, Barbara quickly elects herself as Sheba`s chief defender. But all is not as it first seems in this dark story &, as Sheba will soon discover, a friend can be just as treacherous as any lover.` Brilliant, nasty, gripping` Zadie Smith` Compelling, dark, sexy` Observer` Superbly gripping. One of the most compelling books I`ve read in ages` Daily Telegraph` Deliciously sinister` Daily Mail Zoe Heller is the author of three novels, Everything You Know, Notes on a Scandal, which was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2003 & The Believers. The 2006 film adaptation of Notes on a Scandal, starring Cate Blanchett & Judi Dench, received four Oscar nominations. She lives in New York.

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Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.

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