Intelligent, darkly humorous and brilliantly written STANLEY TUCCIThis is Elizabeth Days writing at its finest DOLLY ALDERTONA tantalising portrait of privilege and power THE TIMESIn this compulsive story of betrayal, old bonds and buried scandals, one British establishment family comes face to face with the consequences of privilege and the true cost of power.Martin and Ben were friends for decades - best friends, Martin would have said - before the terrible events at Bens 40th birthday party tore them apart. So when Martin receives a surprise invitation back into the inner sanctum of the dazzling Fitzmaurice family after seven years of silence, he cant resist the chance to get his revenge.Ben has risen through the ranks of power, and is now touted as the next Prime Minister. But Martin cant help but notice certain flies in the ointment...

Bens wife, Serena, for instance, whose privileged existence is beginning to feel like a gilded cage. Or their daughter, Cosima, an environmental activist fighting against everything her parents once stood for. Or the disgraced MP Richard Take, determined to make his big comeback.

And then theres Fliss, the Fitzmaurice black sheep, whose untimely death sparks more suspicion than closure. Through their intertwined stories, we see a family - and a nation - unravelling under the weight of its secrets.With everyone watching, the stage is set for a reckoning. Its time for Martin and Ben to confront what love truly means when everything-family, power, and loyalty-is on the line.Speaks truth to power in such an entertaining, gripping way MARIAN KEYESThis timely story about the abuse of power is one of those books you just want to inhale in one go GOOD HOUSEKEEPINGGorgeously written, utterly compelling, and full of characters you will love and hate - and also love to hate SARA COLLINSThe thinking persons thriller.

Part Highsmith, part Waugh ... A superbly gripping plot LUCY FOLEY