The Art of Scandal

by Susan Loughnane

Uninspired artist Katie's life in New York, and almost everyone in it, has been about as genuine as a Prada handbag from Chinatown. When it all comes crashing down she flees back to Ireland. There she finds her dormant artistic inspiration unexpectedly reignited in a small rural town. However, it is not the beautiful landscape that has captured her imagination. It is the local men. Katie sets out to create a collection of nude male portraits but before long the story of her project grows a skin as it winds its way in whispers and murmurs around the town. Speculation is rife about what she is offering the men in return for their life-modelling. Assumptions and accusations soon turn Katie's utopian escape into a minefield.

322 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

Susan Patricia Loughnane is an award winning Irish actress, author and columnist. She is best known for playing the lead role of Debbie in the hit RTÉ drama Love/Hate opposite Aidan Gillen, for which she won the 2013 Irish Film and Television Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her first fiction novel 'The Art of Scandal' is being published by Poolbeg Press in October 2014.

Loughnane's first role was on the Irish hidden-camera comedy TV series Anonymous[2] as the daughter of Pamela Flood's character Doreen. While training in New York City, Loughnane starred in the short film 50 Ways, which debuted at the Traverse City Film Festival in July 2010. She then appeared as Elaine in Single-handed for ITV and RTE. Prior to this Loughnane was also a contestant on Britain's Next Top Model. Susan has completed filming Love/Hate season 4 and Loving Miss Hatto for BBC and also feature film 'The Food Guide to Love'. She also played the guest role of Chloe in Hollyoaks in August 2013, and returned for a longer stint in November of that year.

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Reviews

[Pdrg · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my kind of book and I don't think I'm the target audience BUT it was quite entertaining I must say!

[Mari-Tricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great debut novel. Since I was just in Ireland, it made me nostalgic to return! I could picture the countryside and the characters in the small town.

[Orla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very funny. Worth reading.

[Ailish Cleary Egan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very funny

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny and enjoyable. Would like to read more by this author

[Karin A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful story. Very fun book of modern Ireland. Some "oh no" moments. I didn't want it to end. More please, Susan Loughnane. I love your writing style. Reminds me of Cecilia Ahern.