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To Die For is a psychological thriller that explores the dark side of Suzanne Maretto's seemingly perfect life. After a high-profile marriage to the wealthy Maretto family, she becomes entangled in a world of murder, manipulation, and violence, as she uncovers her true desires and the twisted world she has been living in for years.
First publish date: January 1, 1993
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Joyce Maynard
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