Skylark

Paperback Published on: 09/06/2022
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Synopsis

'O'Keeffe brings the world Skylark inhabits to vibrant life, painting the passions of her activists so vividly that the reader - and Dan himself - are drawn into their desire to change the world.' - Observer

'Alice O'Keeffe deftly renders the shocking truth of the spy cops scandal into a moving tale of love, identity and betrayal. Essential reading.' - Jake Arnott

Their ideals brought them together, but how closely should you follow your heart?
It's the mid-90s, and rebellion is in the air.
Skylark is an activist, a raver, a tree-dweller, a world-changer.

Handsome, dependable Dan appears on the scene, offering her the security she has never had. When they fall in love, she shows him a new way to live; he will never be the same.

But Dan has a secret, which Skylark must never, ever know.

A secret so powerful that its fault-lines run from their ordinary council flat right up to the highest echelons of the state.
Their story is the story of Britain's undercover police.
As Skylark comes to doubt not only Dan's commitment to their shared ideals, but his very identity, she finds herself asking: can you ever really know the person you love?

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
  • ISBN: 9781529303391
  • Number of pages: 416
  • Dimensions: 196 x 130 x 32 mm
  • Weight: 300g
  • Languages: English

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Skylark
Skylark
This is based on the truth that came out not too long ago regarding undercover cops and the shenanigans they got up to when they infiltrated gangs and acti... READ MORE
Ashrae
Skylark
Highly recommended
Skylark is based on real events which took place in the 90's in the UK. Police were operating undercover and infiltrating protest groups with the aim of di... READ MORE
MoziDogReads
Skylark
Beautifully imagined but based in truth
From the day home counties schoolgirl Lilian met the wild and eccentric people who inhabited the local common she found her way in life. Now, after years ... READ MORE
Jo-anne Atkinson
Skylark
Excellent read
4.5 This novel is inspired by real historical events with the names of those involved changed. In the mid 90’s The Special Demonstration Squad, a group o... READ MORE
Celia Short
Skylark
An Intriguing Read
It's the mis-nineties and a rebellion is in the air. Skylark is an activist, a raver, a tree-dweller, a world-changer. Handsome dependable Dan appears on t... READ MORE
Louise Wilson