The Hurting

The thrilling debut novel from award-winning author Lucyvan Smit - called 'a writer to watch' by the Irish Times.'The grandeur of a Norwegian setting is not the only elementthat sets Lucy van Smit’s debut novel apart.' FINANCIALTIMES'Fans of Nordic noir dramas like The Killing andThe Bridge will love the intricately wound plot' TEACHSECONDARY'Shocking twists and secrets aplenty in an intense, compellingepic noir thriller' THE BOOKSELLER'Nell’s capacity to recognise the potential dangerswhile also yearning to be with this charismatic boy makes this tautthriller completely believable. She’s a compelling heroinefrom a writer to watch.' IRISH TIMESNell's family arrives in Norway in financial disgrace. She isdominated by her family - her religious father and her sister,whose cancer stops Nell from embracing her dreams of a musicalcareer.She doesn't believe in love, either - until she falls forLukas.But Lukas has his own dark agenda, and in this tale of hiddensecrets and shocking twists, he