De achtendertigjarige Catherine is diep geschokt wanneer ze in een populaire thriller de gedetailleerde beschrijving van een aangrijpende gebeurtenis van twintig jaar eerder uit haar eigen leven tegenkomt; een gebeurtenis die ze altijd heeft verzwegen en die ze heeft proberen te verdringen. Wanhopig leest ze verder, tot ze uiteindelijk vol afschuw haar eigen dood beschreven ziet. Wat is er destijds gebeurd en wie wil haar, nu, kapotmaken?
The twisty, enthralling new novel from the No. 1 bestselling author of Disclaimer.'Poised to establish herself as a big name' TelegraphLook around you. Who holds the most power in the room? Is it the one who speaks loudest, who looks the part, who has the most money, who commands the most respect?Or perhaps it's someone like Christine Butcher- a meek, overlooked figure, who silently bears witness as information is shared and secrets are whispered. Someone who quietly, maybe even unwittingly, gathers together knowledge of the people she's there to serve - the ones who don't notice her, the ones who consider themselves to be important.There's a fine line between loyalty and betrayal. And when someone like Christine Butcher is pushed to their limit, she might just become the most dangerous person in the room . . .
A heartbroken prince embarks on a journey of self-discovery and healing after a devastating loss. As he navigates his grief, he encounters unexpected allies and adversaries, each influencing his path toward redemption. Themes of love, loss, and resilience are woven throughout the narrative, highlighting the prince's struggle to reclaim his identity and purpose. Set against a richly imagined backdrop, the story explores the transformative power of connection and the importance of confronting one's emotions.
Cuando Catherine Ravenscroft encuentra en su mesilla de noche un libro titulado El perfecto desconocido y lo lee, revive con pavor un día fatídico que decidió olvidar para siempre. El libro revela detalles inconfundibles sobre lo que le ocurrió veinte años atrás, su secreto mejor guardado, del que ni su marido ni su hijo sa ben nada. Pero lo más inquietante es que, a juzgar por el final de la novela, el autor no se detendrá ante nada hasta desenmascararla e imponer su cruel venganza. A partir de entonces, la vida de Catherine, se convierte en una pesadilla