The Life I Stole

By Nikola Scott

A secret identity threatens a doctor's career and love in post-war London.

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368 pages

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In 1953 London, Isobel McIntyre, a doctor-in-training, hides a life-altering secret. Three years ago, she assumed another woman's identity, a choice now jeopardizing her career, friendships, and a budding romance. As the weight of her deception grows, Isobel must decide if she has the courage to reveal the truth, risking everything she holds dear. Can love survive in a world built on lies, or will Isobel's past unravel her future? Dive into a tale of identity, courage, and the quest for happiness amidst the shadows of post-war society.

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‘Nikola’s best yet . . . I was immediately drawn into the story, rooting for the characters all the way to the end. Atmospheric and compelling. I loved it!’ Lorna Cook ‘A fascinating novel packed with intrigue, heart and emotion . . . brought the realities and attitudes of post-war London to life through a complex and delightful character for whom I was rooting all the way’ Louise Fein ‘This beautiful story stole my heart. A compelling read for anyone who loves great stories, love and romance, mysteries and secrets . . . I tore through it!’ Lizzie PageIt’s 1953. Memories of the war are beginning to fade. Young Queen Elizabeth has just ascended to the throne. Isobel McIntyre is a doctor-in-training at a London teaching hospital. It’s not easy being a woman working in medicine. And Isobel carries the additional burden of a shocking secret . . . One night three years ago, Isobel took the chance to walk into another woman’s life. By the time she understood the implications, it was too late to turn back. Now the secret she’s been hiding for so long threatens everything - her career, new-found friendships, and a love affair that promises the kind of joy Isobel thought was only for others. Love and happiness can’t thrive in a world of lies. But does Isobel have the courage to tell the truth, whatever the consequences? Readers love The Life I Stole: ‘I loved this book from the beginning . . . I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Nikola Scott’s books to anyone’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘A fascinating novel packed with intrigue, heart and emotion . . . Scott’s historical detail from extensive research shines through on every page, transporting her reader through time and place’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘I tore through the book . . . this is a compelling read’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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