The Orchid Papers
by Kat Thurston
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Pub Date 28 Nov 2024 | Archive Date 25 Feb 2025
Troubador Publishing Ltd. | Troubador
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Description
A divorcing woman discovers the sordid truth beneath her glitzy life when she takes on her cheating husband and the tax haven island hiding his secrets.
On the paradise island of Jersey, society hostess and amateur aviator, Cass Hartmann, has a perfect life. A beachside home, a chalet in the alps, two gorgeous daughters and a to-die-for husband. She has everything, in fact, except for the truth.
At a lavish party hosted by a Russian oligarch, Cass discovers her husband, Magnus, has been leading a double life. She files for divorce and starts unravelling his clandestine business affairs, dreaming of a new life with half the marital spoils. Magnus cuts off her funds, alienates her from friends and family and absconds with their daughters. Alone, destitute, and with mysterious forces on the island working against her, Cass must find the strength within her. She joins forces with three women she meets in a relationship therapy group to delve into the murky corporate world to uncover an operation of money laundering, sanctions busting and arms dealing. When Cass is offered a vast out of court settlement to keep quiet, she is set on an unexpected path…
Inspired by true events.
A Note From the Publisher
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781836287278 |
| PRICE | £4.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 472 |
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Featured Reviews
reviewer 0, Media/Journalist
I really enjoyed THE ORCHID PAPERS. Cass Hartmann is an engaging protagonist, and you really feel for her as she discovers her fabulous life is built on secrets and lies. Her husband Magnus is a great villain and sets things in motion by leaving her alone on the island. I enjoyed how Cass related to the other women in therapy and how they work together. My only complaint is that the novel could have been shortened. I recommend THE ORCHID PAPERS for fans of women's fiction.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance e-galley; all opinions in my review are 100% my own.
Jacki V, Reviewer
The Orchid Papers was a tense and twisty read, full of suspense, drama, betrayal, hope, and friendship. I really enjoyed it.
I loved the bond that was formed between Cass, Alex, Veronika & Bella. They were all strong, determined, and complex women.
It's hard to believe that men can still get away with offering so little in divorce proceedings. Women really aren't valued enough as housewives. Supporting their husband's careers for years on end, only to be told it doesn't count for anything in the end.
I loved the way the ladies grouped together in the end to fight for justice. Not only for themselves, but also for the greater good.
This is the first book I've read from Kat, and I devoured it in one sitting, I honestly couldn't put it down.
I highly recommend.
4 stars from me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks to Netgalley, Troubador, and Kat Thurston for the chance to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
lauren g, Reviewer
Cass discovers her husband is cheating. Suddenly she finds herself locked out of her high society life. Marcus her husband has cut her out of their life, draining money, kicking out her house. As she starts to unravel secrets she discovers the whole island is in on nefarious activities including a snuff film. She has to find the courage to fight for her freedom and what is right. At times it was slow but it all came together at the end. I am intrigued that is inspired by true events.
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