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What the critics say

[A ] gripping psychological thriller... Harris is one of our most accomplished novelists and GENTLEMEN & PLAYERS, with its pace, wit and acute observation, shows her at the top of her form' DAILY EXPRESS
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[A] delicious black comedy ... the plot is so cleverly constructed, the tension so unflagging, you'd think she'd been writing thrillers all her life
- DAILY MAIL

'With a lightness of touch, Harris illuminates just how resentment of privilege and exclusion can lead to violent resolutions... Marvellously mischievous' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
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'[A] clever story of obsession and revenge... Ms Harris has scored another success' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
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'A classic whodunnit with the characters carefully crafted and the tension at a knife edge' SUNDAY EXPRESS TOP TEN FICTION 2005
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'A terrific and absorbing suspense novel, with a cast of characters you come to really care about and enough twists and turns to keep you on your toes' PETER ROBINSON
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'Book groups of the world, watch out' GUARDIAN
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A wonderfully clever book, rich in atmosphere, crawling with fascinating characters, and packing a terrific surprise as well
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[A] literary gobstopper with an aniseed heart ... wildly entertaining
- INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY

A diverting and absorbing story which will delight her legions of fans
- THE SCOTSMAN

A perfectly plotted lesson in murderous retribution ... pitch perfect
- GLAMOUR

A delicious black comedy... a clever story of obsession and revenge, with a spectacular final twist
- DAILY EXPRESS

This is a satisfying and absorbing read from a best-selling author and mistress of her craft.
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This gripping page-turner is Joanne Harris at her best.
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A spooky, twisty spine-chiller
- EVE