Description
| Product ID: | 9781782277170 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | The Second Woman |
| Authors: | Author: Louise Mey, Louise Rogers Lalaurie |
| Page Count: | 304 |
| Subjects: | Domestic abuse, Domestic violence |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating 'An in-depth examination of women and their bodies, of violence and manipulation, Mey's work transcends an ordinary psychological thriller, ultimately providing a portrayal of domestic violence that is at once both difficult to look at and away from' - Christine Mangan, author of Tangerine “Astonishingly immersive… and beautifully wrought.” -- Lisa Harding, author of Bright Burning Things, a READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK “A brilliant portrayal of female strength… In a genre that thrives on the mistreatment of women, Mey shows us the other side.” --Anna Bailey The addictive French noir about coercive control and survival that turns on a knife edge—the perfect next read for fans of The Perfect Nanny Missing persons don’t always stay that way… Sandrine is unhappy in her body, her house, and her life. But none of that matters when she meets her man. He makes room for her, a place in his home, with his son. He cares about where she is, and who she is speaking to. He loves her, intensely. Everything would be perfect, if only the first woman--the one from before--would just stay away. . . TV RIGHTS SOLD FOR ADAPTATION SHORTLISTED FOR THE MAISON DE LA PRESSE PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE LANDERNEAU CRIME FICTION PRIZE From a high-profile French feminist comes a noir thriller that is both a suspenseful page-turner and fiercely empathetic with victims of domestic control--not to be missed! |
| Imprint Name: | Pushkin Press |
| Publisher Name: | Pushkin Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2022-10-06 |
