Secrets in the Dark, Ceril Campbell
Secrets in the Dark, Ceril Campbell
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Secrets in the Dark
THE glamorous blockbuster and the escapist treat you NEED!

Author: Ceril Campbell

Narrator: Catrin Walker-Booth

Unabridged: 13 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/08/2021


Synopsis

The ultimate glamorous, escapist blockbuster - perfect for fans of Melanie Blake, Jackie Collins and Shirley Conran's Lace.

'Campbell's warm, wise bonkbuster...transports you to the sexual free-for-all of the 1970s... There's an upbeat honesty in the writing that reminded me of Jilly Cooper' Rowan Pelling, Daily Mail

'A rip-roaring, gold-plated, sizzling bonkbuster - this is one for Jackie Collins fans everywhere who are missing the glitz!' Fiona Walker

Glamour. Deceit. Sex. Deadly ambition.
They have the world at their feet.
And they want it ALL.

Innocent Phoebe has only known a life of privilege.

Street-smart Paula has had to make her own way in the world.

When the two girls meet as teenagers, they form a deep sisterly bond, recognising in one another a yearning for love and for lives that are different from the ones they were born into. But when they each suffer a personal trauma, they are torn apart and set out on very different paths.

So begins a rollercoaster journey throughout the 1970s of extreme highs and lows for Phoebe and Paula, as they travel from the epicentre of cool on the Kings Road, Chelsea, to the glamour of Paris, LA and the South of France.

It's a scandalous world of sex, drugs, celebrity and wealth - alluring, addictive...and deceptive.

Listeners adore Secrets in the Dark!

'For those of you missing the fabulous Jackie Collins, look no further than Ceril Campbell's debut novel' 5* reader review

'The perfect escapism...easy to read, full of luxury, romance, style, fashion and rock and roll. Highly recommend!' 5* reader review

'Anyone interested in what made swinging London cool would enjoy this exciting, action-packed narrative - it is both a love letter to London and a tantalizing mystery' 5* reader review

'Loved, loved the story and could not put the book down' 5* reader review

'Terrific mystery that has you guessing till practically the last page. Highly recommended' 5* reader review

'The new Jackie Collins' 5* reader review

'A great debut novel with a clever twist at the end. Recommend as a brilliant holiday read' reader review

(P) 2021 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

About Ceril Campbell

Ceril Campbell has always been passionate about fashion. For over thirty years she has worked as a celebrity stylist, fashion commentator and expert on TV and radio with her own magazine columns and features. Her debut novel, Secrets in the Dark, is not autobiographical in any way, but is inspired by her insider knowledge of the glamorous world of celebrity. Ceril is now a broadcaster and motivational speaker, helping clients with lifestyle, image, life change, self-esteem, positive body confidence and mental wellness. Ceril has also written self-help books, including Discover the New You: Celebrity Stylist Secrets to Transform Your Life and Style. She lives in London and has two adult children.To find out more about Ceril, visit her website www.cerilcampbell.com, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram @cerilcampbell.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Zandra on March 13, 2023

It may seem harsh giving this book 2 stars, as towards the end it certainly redeemed itself with a shocker of an ending! I found this book for the first half very difficult to get into, and at times you just wish the whole story would get to the damn point!!! I also found the main character Phoebe sl......more

Goodreads review by Emma on April 27, 2021

Ooh I liked this. It is a bit of long one so strap yourselves in, you are in for one ride! Focus is on Phoebe and Paula who meet at school age. Due to various events in their lives, they keep in and out of touch and support/champion each other throughout. Lots of dramatic events occur which forces the......more

Goodreads review by Meg on January 28, 2023

Title: Secrets in the Dark Author: Ceril Campbell Genre: Crime/Thriller/Mystery Themes: Glamour, Seduction, Power, Previlege, Escapism Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 I really wanted to love this one. The first half of the book was amazing and the plot twists and events were great. The way the story unfolded was general......more

Goodreads review by HattieB on September 22, 2022

A thought provoking premise and interesting themes such as fame, sexuality and the meaning of belonging, let down by repetitive and uneven writing.......more

Goodreads review by Paula pleasantVile on May 01, 2022

Devastated! This book began as a solid 3-4* for me and even managed to produce a tear. What on Gods green earth happened during the second half though! The writing became so simple it was almost adolescent and the story just turned into an implausible Fuking joke!......more