- Published: 24 June 2025
- ISBN: 9781787636965
- Imprint: Bantam
- Format: Trade Paperback
- Pages: 352
- RRP: $34.99
Private Lives

















- Published: 24 June 2025
- ISBN: 9781787636965
- Imprint: Bantam
- Format: Trade Paperback
- Pages: 352
- RRP: $34.99
Praise for Emily Edwards
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It is hard to imagine a more timely novel. A fascinating exploration of all sides of a particularly knotty, politicized issue.
Jodi Picoult, NYT bestselling author of WISH YOU WERE HERE
Controversial, addictive and clever, and the characters are so multi-layered and complex they are wholly believable.
Woman & Home
Fans of Liane Moriarty will love it!
Stella
Will have book clubs across the country in hot debate! Brilliant.
Clare Mackintosh
Smart, empathetic and with a knock-out twist.
Gillian McAllister
THE HERD is a tense and provocative exploration of parental friendship tangled in one of the most controversial topics of our time. Compelling and nuanced, this hugely impressive page-turner will have readers desperate to discuss: what would they do?
Ashley Audrain
Insightful, compassionate and nuanced. The Herd is so good.
Louise O'Neill
Gripping, thought-provoking, moving and oh-so-topical, The Herd tackles the most divisive parenting issue of our age with skill and compassion. Fans of Jodi Picoult will DEVOUR it
Tammy Cohen
Addictive, thought-provoking, compassionate and cleverly told, Private Lives explores contrasting attitudes to controversial ethical dilemmas, raising the question of how far people have the right to know the personal secrets of those in authority. A highly compelling and complex read that will spark rich and lively debate.
JENNY QUINTANA
Loved this. It's about two residents in a small town whose past catches up with them, causing major upset to both their families and the wider local community. It's about gossip and judgement and forgiveness, and is brilliantly done.
SARAH TURNER (The Unmumsy Mum)
Calling it a perfect book club read (which it is) doesn't do justice to the compulsive urge it invokes to message all your girlfriends and ask them what they would do in the same circumstances! Edwards presents all sides of a complex situation with balance and compassion, wrapped up in a compelling story with beautifully taut prose.
KIT CONWAY
This brilliantly written novel will really get you thinking.
The Sun on Sunday's Fabulous Magazine
Fast-paced with fantastic dialogue, we loved this.
Woman's Weekly
Just who, the novel asks, is the villain here? A great premise and plot with lots of emotion.
Daily Mail