The Woman Before Me: 1 - Brossura

Dugdall, Ruth

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ISBN 10: 1907461159 ISBN 13: 9781907461156

Casa editrice: Legend Press Ltd, 2010

Riassunto

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'Ruth Dugdall's novels are intelligent and gripping, with a sophisticated psychological sensibility. She is a huge talent.' Sophie Hannah 'An absolute tour de force that left me thinking for days.' Alex Marwood They came for me, just like I knew they would. Luke had been dead for just three days. Rose Wilks' life is shattered when her newborn baby Joel is admitted to intensive care. Emma Hatcher has all that Rose lacks. Beauty. A loving husband. A healthy son. Until tragedy strikes and Rose is the only suspect. Now, having spent nearly five years behind bars, Rose is just weeks away from freedom. Her probation officer Cate must decide whether Rose is remorseful for Luke's death, or whether she remains a threat to society. As Cate is drawn in, she begins to doubt her own judgement. Where is the line between love and obsession, can justice be served and, if so... by what means? New Edition includes exclusive material and author Q&A A clever, sophisticated, psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, S.J. Watson, B A Paris and Sophie Hannah

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Recensione:

'Ruth Dugdall's novels are intelligent and gripping, with a sophisticated psychological sensibility. She is a huge talent.' --Sophie Hannah

'An absolute tour de force that left me thinking for days.' --Alex Marwood

'A chilling psychological thriller with a shocking twist. I read it one day and couldn't put it down.' --Louise Millar

'Gripping, original, authentic and, in the final few pages, utterly heartbreaking.' --Erin Kelly

'Sad, moving and beautiful.' --Penny Hancock

'Impressive in its unflinching realism... a dark and haunting psychological thriller that possesses both depth and sensitivity.' --Crime Time

Impressive in its unflinching realism - Crime Time

This novel is an extremely addictive debut... a real page-turner... As a debut novel, this is a remarkably assured and well-written book. - Petrona

Authentic... diverting debut - The Daily Mail

Always a page-turner... Just when I thought I'd got it sussed, I'm proved wrong. This is a clever and suspenseful story told in an engaging style. - thebookbag.co.uk

a young British crime-writer who uses her career in the Probation Service to stunning effect... a bleak, dark psychological thriller, at times quite hypnotic... gripping and powerful. - Mike Ripley --Shotsmag

L'autore:

Ruth Dugdall studied a BA (Hons) degree in English and Theatre Studies at Warwick University, and then an MA is Social Work at UEA. She worked as a Probation Officer for almost a decade, working in prisons with numerous high-risk criminals. The Woman Before Me (Legend Press, 2010) was informed by her experiences. Ruth's professional background gives her writing authenticity and credibility.

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• Editore: Legend Press Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1907461159
• ISBN 13: 9781907461156
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 282