The Teacher's Secret

Packed with heart and suspense... I absolutely loved it' Jenny Ashcroft Delicately woven... a big-hearted book' Joanne Fedler' Elegantly structured, unsettling, yet with moments of surprising wit' Kathryn Heyman' Masterfully constructed... Drawn with wit and clear-eyed affection' Mark Lamprell' Leal's novel shows us, achingly and beautifully, the slippery nature of truth' Maggie Joel'A rich interweaving of beautifully drawn characters' Robin de Crespigny A gutsy yet intricate examination of one of society's nightmares' Robert Wainwright'Leal writes with her hand on her heart' Charles Waterstreet' Suspenseful, moving and full of heart. I couldn't put it down' Richard Glover'An eloquent story of a life thrown into disarray; it drew me in and held me' Rachel Seiffert Things aren't always as they seem...A small town can be a refuge, but while its secrets are held, it's hard to know who to trust and what to believe.The Teacher's Secret is a tender and compelling story of scandal, rumour and dislocation, and the search for grace and dignity in the midst of dishonour and humiliation.Perfect for fans of The Slap by Christos Tsiolkas, Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty and A Song for Issy Bradley by Carys Bray.