“A bold, punchy debut novel that is described as ‘Succession meets Big Little Lies’. High society, big money with bigger egos but characters that are light on virtue and tact. The big players win each time and snuff the light from vulnerable, innocent people – but have they swung their fists one last time from their gilded cage?“
Never underestimate the powerful grit and determination of a mother fighting for her child or a detective driven to right the wrongs of her sister’s disappearance.
All sparkle and polish at the famous Turner homestead is not what it seems. As the Turner brothers gather one Easter to discuss business matters after their father, ruthless Campbell, has died. The events of that one evening will alter their course and it will take a courageous group armed with audacity to tackle the empire.
Be sure to set time aside, because once you’ve cracked the spine on this novel, you won’t give up until the truth is revealed. How satisfying to indulge in narrative that shakes powerful players from position and for the innocent to find their voices.
A mother’s desperate fight for her daughter and a principled detective provide the spine that stiffens in the face of corruption and anchors this utterly gripping novel.
Debut author Rachel Paris draws from her career in law and writes from a genuine mindset after witnessing similar circumstances – which makes the reading more compelling!
Highly recommended.
Sue Reid
Read By Reid NZ
Moa Press NZ
Hachette Publishers NZ
ISBN 9780733652684