Synopsis
*A LISA JEWELL PICK IN Woman & Home*
‘Brilliantly structured’ LISA JEWELL
'So original, thrilling and utterly addictive' ALICE FEENEY
'Beautifully written, experimental, and fast-paced. I’m addicted' GILLIAN McALLISTER
'Unique, punchy and super-smart' ABIGAIL DEAN
ONE TRIAL. FIVE TRUTHS. BUT ARE THEY READY FOR HERS?
When Katie is charged with murdering four men at the exclusive private club where she’s a waitress, her personal life and upbringing are thrust into the spotlight.
During the trial, the people closest to Katie start to question how well they really know her.
Her father remembers the sweet schoolgirl.
Her childhood friend misses her kindness and protection.
Her lover regrets ever falling for her.
Her lawyer believes she is hiding something.
A journalist is convinced she is a cold-blooded killer.
To each of them she's someone different. But is she guilty?
READERS LOVE HER MANY FACES:
‘Utterly compelling and had me hooked from the first to the last page!’
‘Such clever, edgy writing’
‘Simply brilliant. Five massive stars for this one’
‘An original, completely immersive reading experience’
‘Nicci Cloke delivers a masterclass in unreliable narration’
Publisher information
- Publisher: Vintage Publishing
- ISBN: 9781529938180
- Number of pages: 384
- Dimensions: 197 x 129 x 25 mm
- Weight: 270g
- Languages: English
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An achievement that questions assumptions and biases.
In her psychological thriller, Her Many Faces, Nicci Cloke develops a multi-perspective narrative that examines how one woman can be perceived so different... READ MORE
Impressions
A young woman is on trial, accused of murder. Her story is told from the viewpoint of some of the men around her. Her father who loves without prejudice,... READ MORE
Her Many Faces
Her Many Faces is a gripping and inventive psychological thriller told through five sharply drawn male perspectives: John (her father), Tarum (lawyer), Con... READ MORE
A Roller-Coaster Read!
London's most exclusive, influential club's members are all of a special calibre; four members hold a meeting there, and all of them die, poisoned. Attenti... READ MORE
Good courtroom thriller
A cleverly written book is told from the perspectives of five different men leading you to think just how many versions are there to one woman,a loving ki... READ MORE
Which one is the real Katie?
Loved this story of the rather unlikeable Katie who stands in the dock accused of murdering four men. It’s told through the perspective of five other men: ... READ MORE
Unique and Original
This is a cleverly structured thriller with strong underlying messages that never feel clumsy or heavy handed. Told through the views of five male narrator... READ MORE
Clever idea but didn't really click with it
Nicci Cloke has come up with a really clever idea in the way that she presents Katie Cole's story in "Her Many Faces" and the story of 4 poisoned men and a... READ MORE
A clever twisty page turner
A young waitress is arrested and charged with the murder of four very wealthy men who were members of an exclusive club, ‘The March House’ where she work... READ MORE
Fast paced
I actually really enjoyed this book. The basic premise is Katie has been charged with the murder of four wealthy businessmen. The story is told from the pe... READ MORE
Story well told
Quite a complex book to read with five narrators. A story well told.
Fast Paced, Multiple Twists and Turns
Katherine is arrested for murder.
The narrative has multiple POV's taken from the important men in her life, each one giving a different perspective of he... READ MORE
Extremely Clever
What a clever book with so much going on I always had to read just one more chapter… and then another. It was sharp and fascinating with interesting and di... READ MORE
Murder mystery
I had high hopes for this book and I am sure that there are loads of people who will absolutely love it but sadly, it wasn't for me.
Catherine Cole (Katie... READ MORE
very clever plot
This was a very clever book and a refreshing addition to the whodunnit/ courtroom drama genre. Kate, a young waitress in an exclusive club, is accused of m... READ MORE
Is she guilty... Here's what the boys think
This book was unusual in that it gave the story of Katie from the point of view of several men who surround her. She is charged with murder, and we find o... READ MORE
Masterfully plotted suspense novel
Five men. Five stories. You can’t wait to find out her story.
Nicci Cloke delivers a masterfully plotted and utterly absorbing suspense novel in Her Man... READ MORE
Highly enjoyable read!
I couldn't put this book down. Told from 5 different male perspectives each giving their own view on Katie who is on trial for poisoning 4 men at a private... READ MORE
Captivating!
Murders have been committed and a young waitress has been accused of being the perpetrator. This is a did she/didn't she do it story with a twist because t... READ MORE
Complex and compelling.
An interesting read told from different viewpoints. It’s a compelling and original story but you do need to concentrate to keep it all straight in your hea... READ MORE
Her Many Faces
A great book. I did struggle in the beginning with the change of characters regularly but once I had them sorted in my mind I really enjoyed the rollerco... READ MORE
Who’s that girl
This has short chapters which I found made for an engaging style of reading and I love how the story is about a female but told by five male voices based o... READ MORE
A book that makes you think!
Katherine, Kat, Katie. K.C. are all the names the woman in the dock is known by. She is accused of multiple murders...
The book follows some of the males ... READ MORE
Brilliant
This is a brilliantly plotted book with immaculate pacing. Katherine Cole is accused of poisoning four high powered men in a private club where she worked... READ MORE
A must read
I can’t believe how long this was sat in my TBR folder for. It was an exceptional read, really unique and fresh.
The books is told from 6 POVs; Katie t... READ MORE
Multi dimensional thriller
How do you know what’s wrong and what’s right? The view of the Katie who is s complex character by various men and how they interpreted her were questionin... READ MORE
A perfect read for the summer
I was so looking forward to reading this and it did not disappoint. The very first paragraph had me hooked. As we delve into the life of Katie Cole from th... READ MORE
Unusual and intriguing
This book grabbed me from the very start and held me tight. It tells the story of Katherine, on trial for the murder of 4 wealthy businessmen in a private ... READ MORE
Her Many Faces
Katie Cole is many things to many people.
To her father John she is the apple of his eye, daddy's girl, KitKat
To her barrister Tarun she is the unknown ... READ MORE
A Thrilling Read
Her Many Faces by Nicci Cloke is a medium paced thriller following the story of Kate and her arrest and subsequent trial for the murder of 4 rich and power... READ MORE
Enjoyable
This book was somewhat of a rollercoaster. The premise of this book was really appealing. Early on I struggled to get into the story, with it being written... READ MORE
Interesting concept
Five influential men are murdered at an exclusive London club. The police soon suspect a young waitress.
We see the main character, Kate, through the ey... READ MORE
Very enjoyable
A very enjoyable and well written book. I enjoyed the different perspectives of the story from the five characters who were involved with Katie. I also e... READ MORE
Ingenious.
By Jove, Nicci Cloke knows how to maintain the mystery! One of the best psychological thrillers I have read in a while, the well-paced delivery lets the re... READ MORE
Utterly gripping
This was a really gripping read. Fast paced and told from 5 men’s perspectives of Katie who is accused of the murder of 4. The short chapters and changing ... READ MORE
Excellent courtroom drama
Her Many Faces is an apt title as the reader is led through the murder trial of a young woman through the voices of men who played a part in her life.
Kat... READ MORE
A great read
I can’t believe how long this was sat in my TBR folder for. It was an exceptional read, really unique and fresh.
The books is told from 6 POVs; Katie t... READ MORE
Unique writing style
Who is Katie Cole and is she capable of multiple murders?.....I loved the writing style here, it's different but it works.
You'll read many narrators that... READ MORE
A brilliant read!
Loved this! Incredibly well written and fascinating to tell the story through the differing viewpoints about the main character. Quite different to your us... READ MORE
The twists and turns of the court case
The youngest child, always different adored and indulgenced by her oldest brother, conflict with the next brother.
An unusual adolescene always wanting a... READ MORE
Unique
Who is Katie Cole? Is she the murderer of 4 prominent men or has she been used as a scapegoat? In this brilliant unique novel we hear from 5 men who all ha... READ MORE
A murder mystery told in an intriguing way
Katherine Coles is a young woman accused of poisoning four rich businessmen in an exclusive private club where she worked as a waitress. The story is told ... READ MORE
Suspense!
This book had me from the first page, I couldn’t put it down!! The way it is written is genius, each persons perspective of the young waitress who has been... READ MORE
Clever, original, legal thriller
Katie as she thinks of herself; Katherine is how her Barrister likes to refer to her; KitKat as her father has always called her; Killer Kate as Max, a jou... READ MORE
Gripping
I found Her Many Faces gripping and compelling. We slowly get to know Kate through the eyes of several men who know (or know of) her - her father, her frie... READ MORE
Five stars!
What do we see when we look at a woman accused of murder? Who gets to tell her story? In Her Many Faces, Nicci Cloke delves into these very questions with ... READ MORE
A very good read, disappointing ending
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book.
This is a very good and engrossing read. It reminds of the film "The Woman in Qu... READ MORE
Who is Katie Cole
Who is the real Katie Cole? A question a lot of people want to know the answer to.
Did she become a murderer or was she set up? Troubled upbringing an... READ MORE
So enjoyable
This is not the usual type of thriller that I read, but wow, it was so enjoyable. The premise hooked me straightaway. When four very wealthy, very powerful... READ MORE
A well executed whodunnit
A really satisfying thriller, Her Many Faces keeps the reader on their toes as they work to figure out if the right person is being tried for murder. I gre... READ MORE
This book is so cleverly written.
This book is so cleverly written. Katie is on trial for the murder of four very rich and influential men and her story is told from the perspective of five... READ MORE
Exciting crime, thriller and mystery
This is a crime and mystery thriller story that has a nice style to it. It is told from the perspective of those who know her. A room full of men were murd... READ MORE
Original and compelling
What a fascinating and compelling book. The main protagonist is Katherine ‘Katie’ Cole who has been arrested and charged with murder. Told in dual timeli... READ MORE
Guilty or Not!?
This book had me from the first page, I couldn’t put it down!! The way it is written is genius, each persons perspective of the young waitress who has been... READ MORE