As a sensational celebrity libel trial unfolds, a young woman at the periphery secretly wields the power to make or break the case. But with her own hidden past, will she dare to speak up?
A slow-build, psychological mind game for the characters and readers alike ... Readers who enjoy character-driven stories will be drawn in by these women and their messy, complicated lives. For fans of books by Liz Nugent and Charlotte McConaghy.
In London, a defamation trial is happening which is, at its heart, a struggle for the soul of a young woman named Mary ... As the book goes on, more and more questions arise about victimhood, power, perspective. Many are unanswerable, all are fascinating. Readers will be on tenterhooks waiting for the outcome of the trial.
Bewitching ... The crackling story toggles effortlessly from past to present as the depth of the characters’ betrayals and manipulations comes out in open court, especially once Gus takes the stand. This serpentine courtroom drama will captivate readers.
