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Her book delves into the heart of Tudor history, exploring the dramatic trial of Anne Boleyn and her lovers for adultery and treason. The quote itself comes from Thomas Cromwell; many of the men he has accused of adultery are his political enemies.
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Sarah Vaughan, author of Anatomy of a Scandal. Sophie’s...
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Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan About the Book...
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Sarah Vaughan studied English at Oxford and went on to...
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Anatomy of a Scandal was completed a year before the Weinstein allegations broke, and the subsequent slew of sexual misconduct revelations in Hollywood, the media, and - in the UK - Westminster. What is it about some powerful men that makes them dangerous?
2. From the beginning of the book Sarah Vaughan foreshadows there are some dark, scandalous secrets surrounding the Libertines. What were your early theories about what it could be? 3. A lot of the characters question Olivia Lytton’s reasons for coming forward and accusing James.
- Sienna Miller Plays Sophie Whitehouse
- Michelle Dockery Plays Kate Woodcroft
- Rupert Friend Plays James Whitehouse
- Naomi Scott Plays Olivia Lytton
- Josette Simon Plays Angela Regan
- Geoffrey Streatfield Plays Tom Southern
- Joshua Mcguire Plays Chris Clarke
Who is Sophie Whitehouse? Sophie is an Oxford graduate, mother of two, and the wife of an ambitious junior minister. Her blissful marriage and charming life are quiet, until her husband is accused of sexual assault and the illusion shatters. With the world imploding around her, Sophie is desperate to cling onto her perfect life, yet must suddenly n...
Who is Kate Woodcroft? Kate Woodcroft, QC, is a hotshot criminal barrister who specialises in sexual assault crimes. With a steely demeanour and an unshakable sense of justice, she is excited to be handed the most high-profile case of her career. When the case opens, Kate begins a cut-throat prosecution that threatens to tear Westminster, and the W...
Who is James Whitehouse? He may be charismatic and ambitious to start, but when junior minister James Whitehouse is accused of sexually assaulting his aide, he soon finds his marriage and his career being undone. As a graduate of Oxford and Eton, James has lived a life of privilege that has helped him all the way into parliament and the exclusive ‘...
Who is Olivia Lytton? Olivia is a young, high-achieving parliamentary researcher, whose life changes forever when she begins an affair with James Whitehouse. Yet after a non-consensual encounter with him, she is left reeling and confused at what to do. She decides to tell her story but worries about the consequences for her career and the trauma of...
Who is Angela Regan? Opposite Kate Woodhouse is irreverent defence barrister Angela Regan, who is determined to see James Whitehouse cleared of his crimes. She finds the pomp of the courtroom hard to take seriously but also has her mindset on only one goal: winning. Her feelings towards the case don’t matter as she sets out to get James off, no mat...
Who is Tom Southern? Tom Southern is the Prime Minister and a personal friend of James', who chooses to publicly support him following the rape allegation. The pair attended Oxford University together. What else has Geoffrey Streatfeild been in? Geoffrey Streatfeild's CV includes Life, The Miniaturist, The Thick of It and Spooks.
Who is Chris Clarke? Chris Clarke is the slimy Downing Street communications chief who is concerned that the Prime Minister's refusal to distance himself from James will jeopardise his standing among his colleagues and the public. What else has Joshua McGuire been in? Joshua McGuire has appeared in Cheaters, Industry and Lovesick, among others. Ana...
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Mar 6, 2022 · Anatomy of a Scandal Book Club Questions. 1. What were your impressions of Kate when we meet her as a Barrister? What were your first impressions of Sophie as a politician’s wife? 2. From the beginning of the book Sarah Vaughan foreshadows there are some dark, scandalous secrets surrounding the Libertines.
Apr 14, 2022 · Anatomy Of A Scandal — release date, cast interviews, trailer, plot, first look pictures, and everything we know. Anatomy Of A Scandal is a Netflix thriller about a political couple caught in a media storm and stars Rupert Friend, Sienna Miller and Michelle Dockery.
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