The Art of a Lie Is a Pleasingly Sophisticated Novel

The Art of a Lie is a pleasingly sophisticated novel

In this age of lies and delusions, the trickster may seem to be a peculiarly modern creature, but he or she is almost as old as literature itself. Long before phishing or fake news, stories about cunning foxes, Loki, Anansi the Spider-Man and Odysseus brought delight; Puck, Tom Ripley and Sarah Waters’s fingersmith Sue Trinder are some of their descendants. Encountering such a figure is always a joy, and in Laura Shepherd-Robinson’s latest novel…

The Art of a Lie by Laura Shepherd Robinson

Today it is over to Mandie who is sharing her thoughts on The Art Of A Lie by Laura Shepherd Robinson, which is out today. Happy publication day, Laura. With thanks to the publisher, Mantle, who provided an advance copy for review. Here's what the book is all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 10 July 2025Publisher:…