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Anatomy of a Scandal
by Sarah Vaughan
Thank you NetGalley for granting me access to this prior to publication in exchange for my review.
A timely story, focusing on the abuse of power, sexual dynamics and the extent to which the old boys’ network is used to hide all manner of activities.
Our tale takes in a fairly large time-frame, first introducing us to key characters as they attend Oxford University and later as they go about their lives. Our key focus is barrister, Kate, harbouring a terrible secret that drives her in her determination to get justice for those who deserve it. She finds herself prosecuting friend to the Prime Minister, James, a man used to getting what he wants and perfectly capable of manipulating a situation to his advantage. When he is charged with rape many are shocked. His wife, Sophie, desperately hopes it will go away but we soon see this case is bringing to the fore little cracks that were first apparent years earlier.
My overwhelming feeling as I read this was a sense of sickening disgust at the awful behaviour exhibited by those who feel money grants them all manner of privileges. Many stereotypes are perpetuated here but i liked the fact we got to see more than the obvious story.
A timely story, focusing on the abuse of power, sexual dynamics and the extent to which the old boys’ network is used to hide all manner of activities.
Our tale takes in a fairly large time-frame, first introducing us to key characters as they attend Oxford University and later as they go about their lives. Our key focus is barrister, Kate, harbouring a terrible secret that drives her in her determination to get justice for those who deserve it. She finds herself prosecuting friend to the Prime Minister, James, a man used to getting what he wants and perfectly capable of manipulating a situation to his advantage. When he is charged with rape many are shocked. His wife, Sophie, desperately hopes it will go away but we soon see this case is bringing to the fore little cracks that were first apparent years earlier.
My overwhelming feeling as I read this was a sense of sickening disgust at the awful behaviour exhibited by those who feel money grants them all manner of privileges. Many stereotypes are perpetuated here but i liked the fact we got to see more than the obvious story.