A Very English Scandal

Explore the riveting narrative of A Very English Scandal, the bestselling book that inspired the acclaimed BAFTA-winning BBC drama starring Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw. Set against the backdrop of the late 1960s, this captivating account unravels the intricate web of corruption, blackmail, and conspiracy to murder that defined the political landscape of the era. Jeremy Thorpe, the charismatic leader of the Liberal Party, faced a potential scandal when his past relationship with Norman Scott threatened his political career. With meticulous research, this true story reveals how Thorpe and his allies engaged in deception, embezzlement, and even a plot to silence Scott. A Very English Scandal not only serves as a thrilling narrative but also as a powerful reflection of British society's struggle with its own political class and the lengths to which the Establishment will go to maintain its image. Readers will find themselves entranced by the masterful storytelling that grips like a classic detective novel, making it a must-have addition to any bookshelf. Perfect for fans of political thrillers and true crime, this book's themes of power and morality resonate wholeheartedly. Order your B-format paperback now and receive it with FREE shipping! Note: Combined shipping is not available for this item. Please allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241973745
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 352


Description:
The bestselling book that inspired the Bafta-winning BBC drama,starring Hugh Grant and Ben WhishawCorruption. Blackmail. Conspiracy to murder. A Very English Scandal has all the hallmarks of a classic thriller with one difference. It's all true.In the late 1960s Jeremy Thorp, the charismatic leader of the Liberal Party, was at the height of his political career. But homosexuality had only just been legalized, and a former relationship with a younger man named Norman Scott threatened to destroy Thorp's carefully curated facade. Helped by fellow politicians, Thorpe schemed, deceived and embezzled until he saw only one way to silence his ex-lover for good.Meticulously researched and endlessly extraordinary, Thorp's trial captured the moment that British society discovered the truth about its political class - and learned just how far the Establishment will go to protect its own.'Gripping. A story of cack-handed assassins, buffoonish policemen, dodgy Home Secretaries' Daily Telegraph'I loved it; eccentric, dark, humane and English in the very best sense' Alain de Botton'Retold with masterful skill . . . It grips like a detective story' Daily Mail, Book of the Week

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