‘Anatomy of a Scandal’ by Sarah Vaughan, published by Simon & Schuester
Vaughan’s psychological thriller came off the back of a series of sexual misconduct allegations within parliament. It was also released just months after the #MeToo movement began to gain momentum.
The book follows the high-profile marriage of Tory MP James Whitehouse and his wife Sophie, which begins to unravel when James has an affair with his aide, Olivia, who then accuses him of rape.
When The Independent reviewed the novel, our writer noted that it explores a “certain type of toxic masculinity that’s bred by institutionalised male privilege”, and praises Vaughan’s critique of these “societal structures”. Adding that it’s “well written, pacy, and full of twists and turns”.
Whether you are yet to watch the Netflix series, or you’ve just finished it, we’d recommend adding this to your reading pile as it sounds like an engrossing, unputdownable read.