β Scribed by Tanya Byrne
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
The sensationally good Tanya Byrne returns with her new novel - a dark, compulsive tale of obsession and betrayal
When sixteen-year-old Adamma Okomma, a Nigerian diplomat's daughter, arrives at exclusive Crofton College in Wiltshire, she is immediately drawn to beautiful, tempestuous, unpredictable Scarlett Chiltern. Adamma and Scarlett become inseparable - until they fall for the same guy. Soon the battle lines are drawn and Adamma is shunned by Scarlett and her privileged peers. But then Scarlett goes missing and everything takes a darker turn. Adamma always knew that Scarlett had her secrets, but some secrets are too big to keep and this one will change all of their lives for ever.
Intriguing and compelling - a very accomplished debut Sophie Hannah, bestselling crime fiction author 'Byrne is a talented writer with attitude and a fresh, original voice' Daily Mail 'It's compelling and clever. We loved' Company 'Reminiscent of The Catcher in the Rye, this psychological jigsaw of a novel will appeal to your dark side' Glamour
Tanya Byrne was born in London and studied in Surrey, where she still lives with her cat who goes by several names, none of which he actually answers to. After eight years working for BBC Radio, she left to write her debut novel, Heart-Shaped Bruise, which was shortlisted for the CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger, and longlisted for the Branford Boase Award. Tanya was also shortlisted for New Writer of the Year at the National Book Awards. She has travelled all round the country; to speak to crowds at the Edinburgh festival and to classrooms of young people.
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