"Grabs you by the throat and won't let go." (Woman's Journal) During their thirty years of marriage, Rose Redfern has confided everything (well, nearly everything) to Michael, and is certain that he... This description may be from another edition of this product.
This was my first experience of Gillian White. And I must say; I will definetly be reading her other works. Infact, this book got me rather excited, and I look forward to purchasing further books by White. The story is good. Rose and her husband Michael; the perfect couple. Jessie and Daisy; the couple's rather bizzare and strange daughters. Dinah; Rose's interfering and blunt mother. Jasmine; Jessie's rather 'manly' and religious friend. And Belinda; the twisted focus of the novel. I don't want to give too much of the plot away, but I found it to be written with suspense, and rather dark humour. I laughed aloud during much of this book, much to the dismay of fellow passengers on the London Underground. Rose is an excellent character; almost demented by her insecurities. The commentary she makes on life is hilarious. Then the plot gets nasty. Gripping, well-told, and funny, this book is a must have for those who like their thrillers tinged with a slick of black comedy. Go on, you know you want to buy it. I should also add that I usually read a book in a month or two. This book I read over a weekend.
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