Araminta Hall Knihy

From the author of PERFECT STRANGERS, comes a dark mystery inspired by the author's own family.

The remarkable new novel from the bestselling author of Everything and Nothing is a warm and heartbreaking tale of three generations of women.

"This is simply one of the nastiest and most disturbing thrillers I've read in years. In short: I loved it, right down to the utterly chilling final line." —Gillian Flynn This is a love story. Mike’s love story.Mike Hayes fought his way out of a brutal childhood and into a quiet, if lonely life, before he met Verity Metcalf. V taught him about love, and in return, Mike has dedicated his life to making her happy. He’s found the perfect home, the perfect job, he’s sculpted himself into the physical ideal V has always wanted. He knows they’ll be blissfully happy together.It doesn’t matter that she hasn’t been returning his emails or phone calls. It doesn’t matter that she says she’s marrying Angus.It’s all just part of the secret game they used to play. If Mike watches V closely, he’ll see the signs. If he keeps track of her every move he’ll know just when to come to her rescue…A spellbinding, darkly twisted novel about desire and obsession, and the complicated lines between truth and perception, Our Kind of Cruelty introduces Araminta Hall, a chilling new voice in psychological suspense.

"On the surface, Ruth and Christian seem like an ordinary working couple with two kids -- and a home in chaos. As the cracks in their marriage widen, they decide to get their very own super-nanny, Aggie. Quietly efficient, she brings calm and order, and the children adore her. But why is Aggie so eager to gain their trust? Is there something sinister about her efforts to create the perfect family? And what is she really doing in their home?"--Page 4 of cover.

YOU'D DO ANYTHING FOR YOUR FRIENDS. BUT WOULD YOU TELL THEM THE TRUTH?'Rare and complex' Marian Keyes'Immersive and unsettling.' Sarah Vaughn'An excellent twist.' Dorothy Koomson'Painfully honest' Dolly Wells'Beautifully written' Samantha Downing'A masterclass' Simon Lelic'Immersive, intelligent and gripping' S.E. Lynes'Pitch-perfect' Philippa EastNancy, Eleanor and Mary met at college and have been friends ever since, through marriages, children and love affairs. Nancy married her college sweetheart and is now missing that excitement of her youth.Eleanor put her career above all else and hasn't looked back, despite her soft spot for Nancy's husband.Mary fell pregnant far too young and is now coping with three children and a mentally unwell husband.But when Nancy is killed, Eleanor and Mary must align themselves to uncover her killer. And as each of their stories unfold, they realise that there are many ways different truths to find, and many different ways to bring justice for those we love...Everyone wants a perfect life. But there is no such thing...

A gripping feminist thriller that delves into themes of empowerment and societal expectations, this novel by Araminta Hall promises a captivating narrative filled with tension and intrigue. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into a world where strong female characters confront challenges and fight against the constraints imposed on them, making for a thought-provoking and exhilarating read.

Serienverfilmung mit Elisabeth Moss in Planung Wer die Wahrheit sagt, muss lügen Eleanor, Nancy und Mary sind beste Freundinnen seit der Uni. Eine Karriere, zwei Ehen und mehrere Affären und Kinder später ist von ihren großen Plänen nicht mehr viel übrig. Nur ihre Freundschaft gibt ihnen Halt. Doch dann kehrt Nancy eines Abends nicht mehr nach Hause zurück und wird bald darauf tot aufgefunden. Eleanor ist verzweifelt, denn sie wusste, dass Nancy eine Affäre hatte, die sie beenden wollte – gegen den Willen ihres Geliebten. Doch ist die Lösung wirklich so einfach? Jede der drei Frauen hat ihre eigene Version von dem, was wirklich geschah, und jede hütet ihre eigenen Geheimnisse.