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The Understudy by Clare Mackintosh, B.A. Paris, Sophie Hannah, and Holly Brown is a gripping crime and thriller novel that revolves around the lives of four mothers with daughters attending the same prestigious drama school. The story explores the intense rivalries, hidden secrets, and dark undercurrents as each mother becomes entwined in a chilling mystery. The tension builds as ambitions clash, and each parent must question how far they are willing to go to ensure their child's success.
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This gripping crime thriller, crafted by four talented authors, weaves a suspenseful tale that delves into the complexities of friendship and rivalry among four ambitious women. You might enjoy this book if you appreciate thrilling narratives filled with unexpected twists and intricately woven suspense. Perfect for those who love exploring dark secrets and intricate human dynamics in a tense, dramatic setting.

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The Understudy

Four authors at the top of their game come together on this pacey, suspenseful novel of secrets, betrayal and motherhood

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Written by Sophie Hannah, B.A. Paris, Clare Mackintosh, and Holly Brown, this psychological thriller is perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Louise Candlish.

HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO PROTECT YOUR DAUGHTER?

Carolyn, Bronnie, Elise, and Kendall are bound together by one thing - their four daughters are best friends at the highly competitive Orla Flynn Academy for the Performing Arts.

Imogen Curwood is a new girl at the Academy, and her behaviour is odd from the start. On the day she arrives, bad things start to happen. As one threatening incident follows another, the four mothers begin to ask themselves: are their girls in danger?

When an attempted murder rocks the school, Imogen is pleased to report that she has an alibi. If she isn't the guilty party, someone else must be.

Carolyn, Bronnie, Elise, and Kendall are determined to uncover the truth and protect their daughters. But are they prepared to risk their own secrets being exposed?

The Understudy is the outstanding new novel from four masters of suspense.

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The Understudy is a gripping thriller that delves into the complexities of female friendships, highlighting themes of jealousy and rivalry. Readers have praised it for its intense narrative and compelling character dynamics, captivating their attention throughout.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529303926

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 254g

Pages: 352

About the Author

B A Paris is an internationally bestselling author who has sold over one million copies in the UK alone and is a New York Times bestseller. Her books have sold in 38 territories around the world. Her next novel, The Dilemma, publishes in January 2020.

Clare Mackintosh is a Sunday Times bestselling author who has sold over 2 million copies of her books worldwide. Her latest novel, After The End, published in June 2019.

Holly Brown is a highly acclaimed author of four novels and is a practising marriage and family therapist in the San Francisco Bay Area. How Far She's Come is her latest novel.

Sophie Hannah is an internationally bestselling crime fiction writer. Her crime novels have been translated into 49 languages and published in 51 countries. Her next thriller, Haven't They Grown, publishes in January 2020.

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