About the book

A compelling story of betrayal from the international bestselling author "I am in AWE of Jane Green." Marian Keyes A perfect stranger wants her perfect life. Grace Chapman has the perfect life, living comfortably with her husband, bestselling author Ted, in a picture-perfect farmhouse on the Hudson River in New York State. Then Ted advertises for a new assistant, and Beth walks into their lives. Organized, passionate and eager to learn, Beth quickly makes herself indispensable to Ted and his family. But Grace soon begins to feel side-lined in her home - and her marriage - by this ambitious younger woman. Is Grace just paranoid, as her husband tells her, or is there more to Beth than first thought? PRAISE FOR JANE GREEN "Warm, witty, sharp and insightful. Jane Green writes with such honesty and zing" Sophie Kinsella "Green handles grim issues with a sure hand, balancing light romance with tense family drama" Kirkus Reviews "Captivating" Booklist "Green once more proves her skill at exploring the complexities of the human heart." Library Journal "If you're in the mood for a juicy, heartbreaking page-turner, you should definitely give it a try." OKMagazine.com "Essential reading for the modern woman looking for connection and escape." Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of Lucia, Lucia and the Valentine series