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David Rothman is a successful psychiatrist whose picture‑perfect marriage to Adele appears flawless. Yet the blend of control, secrecy, and marital conflict suggests something darker beneath their façade. When Louise, David’s new secretary, is drawn into the couple’s orbit, she uncovers unsettling truths that challenge her own safety. The novel explores how far a person will go to protect the fragile integrity of a marriage and the chilling consequences that follow when secrets threaten to surface.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Sarah Pinborough
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