The Life I Stole

A gripping and emotional novel of secrets, romance and betrayal in 1950s London

'Atmospheric and compelling. I loved it!' Lorna Cook

'Packed with intrigue, heart and emotion . . . brought the realities and attitudes of post-war London to life through a complex and delightful character' 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 Page

It'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 on the identity of someone else. 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' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

PRAISE FOR THE LIFE I STOLE:
Nikola's best yet: 1950s London, a female doctor, family mystery, identity theft. 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. The author 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. As with all her novels, Scott's historical detail from extensive research shines through on every page, transporting her reader through time and place. Most importantly, this is a story of innocent lives destroyed by harsh, prejudiced social norms, the power of love, and forgiveness. I loved it! Louise Fein
This beautiful story stole my heart. A compelling read for anyone who loves great stories, love and romance, mysteries and secrets, the early years of the NHS and women in medicine. I tore through it! Lizzie Page
Praise for NIKOLA SCOTT:

'A clever, wonderful, expertly woven story. I enjoyed every second of it!'

Lorna Cook, author of THE GIRL FROM THE ISLAND
'Full of intrigue, fascinating historical detail and brilliant characterisation, I had no idea what was coming next . . . Truly fabulous!' Louise Fein, author of PEOPLE LIKE US

'Beautifully twisty . . . Like unwrapping a pass-the-parcel with a wonderful gift at its heart'

Lizzie Page, author of WHEN I WAS YOURS

'An atmospheric and gripping read'

My Weekly
'A well-written, intriguing read full of family secrets... Brilliant' Fabulous

'Characters you won't forget'

Sunday Express

'Wonderful characters and a very moving storyline'

The Sun

Nikola Scott started her career in book publishing before she became a writer herself a decade later. Her acclaimed debut novel, My Mother's Shadow, was translated into over a dozen languages and became a long-running bestseller in Norway. Her other novels, Summer of Secrets and The Orchard Girls, were also published widely around the world. Nikola lives in Frankfurt with her husband and two sons.

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