'Beautifully observed deeply humane' Marina Kemp author of The Unwilding'Unafraid to confront
toxic power ... Stunning' Amy Beashel author of Spilt Milk Rhianne is not who she used to be
or who she wants to be either. Art school has shattered her confidence. So she moves back to
her rural family home in the West Country and dives into the high-pressure world of a hotel
kitchen where sharp knives and hot plates leave little time to think about what happened in
London. Her dad Dominic is relieved to have her close while her step-mum Melissa treads
clumsily but with compassion. But then there's Callum the enigmatic chef with a controlled
manner and an intense gaze. There's attraction compulsion and maybe even a little
inspiration. As Rhianne reconnects with her art she starts to heal. But to truly move forward
Rhianne must find the courage to see herself - and those around her - in full colour for the
first time. 'Subtly subversive utterly memorable' Helen Mort'A reminder that abusive
relationships don't have to involve smashed glasses or black eyes. [Price reveals] the
deliberate diminishing of a partner the dimming of their inner light... with tender care and
quietly devastating accuracy' Holly Williams ObserverReaders LOVE The Orange Room 'I was swept
away by the beautiful subtle writing ... her style reminds me of Sally Rooney''I haven't read
anything like it''A sucker punch of a novel & beautifully done''Subtly crafted ... just as
nuanced as her brilliant debut''Moving ... I loved the rawness. A powerful story and one I
think people will resonate with'Praise for What Red Was:'One of the most powerful debuts you'll
ever read' Stylist'Scorching and original' Sunday Times'An urgent story told beautifully' -
Dolly Alderton
