The Teacher's Secret

Lauren North is a bestselling British author of psychological suspense novels that delve into the darker side of relationships and families, including All the Wicked Games, One Step Behind, The Perfect Betrayal and She Says She's My Daughter. North's love of psychological suspense has grown since childhood and from her dark imagination of always wondering what’s the worst thing that could happen in every situation. North also publishes bookclub thrillers under the name L.C. North. North studied psychology before moving to London where she lived and worked for many years. She now lives with her family in the Suffolk countryside. North's latest thriller is My Sister's Secrets (2026).

Emma Woods is a British actress and voiceover artist who has worked across theatre, television and film. Notable screen appearances include roles in BBC’s Miranda and Heyday Films’ Testament of Youth. On stage she has appeared in The Sonnet Walk at Shakespeare’s Globe and James Cary’s The God Particle. Emma has previously narrated Tanya Blanchard's A Woman of Courage and The Teacher's Secret by Lauren North.