Manchester, 2011. Lawyer Emily Fowler and her daughter Lily are trying to re- build their lives following the conviction of Emily's husband, Robert, for attempting to murder her. But it becomes immediately clear that moving on isn't going to be that easy.
Tens of thousands of men from southern China changed the course of American history with their tireless work in the California gold fields in the 1850s and their crucial contribution in the building of the first Transcontinental Railroad in the following decade.
Does anyone really know what they're capable of when everything they've strived for is put at risk? Robert Mason, a successful head teacher with an outwardly happy marriage and a national profile, has to confront that question head-on. All his achievements are threatened when a co-conspirator from his past threatens to reveal the truth behind a serious incident on a school camp. The story follows Robert's career as he cuts corners, undermines colleagues and blackmails his way to the top. His wife, Emily, initially sees only the confident and caring side to his character, but begins to harbour suspicions as his behaviour becomes increasingly menacing. 'Lessons in Lying' will make you wonder what goes on behind those façades once the school gates close.