'Intelligent darkly humorous and brilliantly written' STANLEY TUCCI 'This is Elizabeth Day's
writing at its finest' DOLLY ALDERTON 'A tantalising portrait of privilege and power' THE TIMES
In this compulsive story of betrayal old bonds and buried scandals one British establishment
family comes face to face with the consequences of privilege and the true cost of power. Martin
and Ben were friends for decades - best friends Martin would have said - before the terrible
events at Ben's 40th birthday party tore them apart. So when Martin receives a surprise
invitation back into the inner sanctum of the dazzling Fitzmaurice family after seven years of
silence he can't resist the chance to get his revenge. Ben has risen through the ranks of
power and is now touted as the next Prime Minister. But Martin can't help but notice certain
flies in the ointment... Ben's wife Serena for instance whose privileged existence is
beginning to feel like a gilded cage. Or their daughter Cosima an environmental activist
fighting against everything her parents once stood for. Or the disgraced MP Richard Take
determined to make his big comeback. And then there's Fliss the Fitzmaurice black sheep whose
untimely death sparks more suspicion than closure. Through their intertwined stories we see a
family - and a nation - unravelling under the weight of its secrets. With everyone watching
the stage is set for a reckoning. It's time for Martin and Ben to confront what love truly
means when everything-family power and loyalty-is on the line. 'Speaks truth to power in such
an entertaining gripping way' MARIAN KEYES 'This timely story about the abuse of power is one
of those books you just want to inhale in one go' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 'Gorgeously written
utterly compelling and full of characters you will love and hate - and also love to hate' SARA
COLLINS 'The thinking person's thriller. Part Highsmith part Waugh ... A superbly gripping
plot' LUCY FOLEY
