''A taut, chilling read with a killer twist at the end'' Sun

''Brilliant and insidious'' Lucy Clarke

''A compelling addictive read'' Karen Hamilton

Helena is beautiful, privileged, happily married and the Creative Director for the UK''s hottest luxury beauty retailer. She has everything that Ashley has ever wanted.

When Ashley wins a job as Helena''s assistant, she is determined to impress. But is Ashley the perfect protégée or a ruthless rival?

When Helena discovers she is pregnant, Ashley''s fierce ambition soon becomes apparent and it sets in motion a terrible series of events that could see both women lose everything . . .

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