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Elizabeth Day’s new novel Magpie is available to pre-order now.
AN OBSERVER BOOK OF THE YEAR
A gripping story of betrayal, privilege, and hypocrisy, set in the unassailable heart of the British establishment.
‘A terrifying, hilarious, brilliantly written original with a wit to die for’ Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Martin Gilmour and Ben Fitzmaurice have been best friends for 25 years, since their days together at Burtonbury School. They are an unlikely pair: the scholarship boy with the wrong accent and clothes, and the dazzlingly popular, wealthy young aristocrat. But Martin knows no one else can understand the bond they share – and no one else could have kept Ben’s secret for over two decades.
At Ben’s 40th birthday party, the cream of the British establishment gathers in a haze of champagne, drugs, and glamour. Amid the politicians, the celebrities, the old money, and the newly rich, Martin once again feels that pang of not quite belonging. His wife Lucy has her reservations, too. There is something unnerving in the air. But Ben wouldn’t do anything to damage their friendship. Would he?
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The Party by Elizabeth Day is praised as a gripping psychological thriller, likened to works like Brideshead Revisited and The Talented Mr Ripley. Reviewers commend its exploration of obsession, betrayal, and class distinctions, with the writing described as impeccable, suspenseful, and clever. The narrative is noted for being skilfully constructed and infused with wit, making it a compelling and stylish read that delves into themes of privilege and power.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780008194307
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 April 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 270g
Pages: 304
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About the Author
Elizabeth Day is the author of four novels and Sunday Times bestelling memoir, How to Fail. Her acclaimed debut Scissors, Paper, Stone won a Betty Trask Award and Home Fires was an Observer book of the year. Her third, Paradise City, was named one of the best novels of 2015 in the Evening Standard, and The Party was an Amazon bestseller and a Richard & Judy bookclub pick. She is also an award-winning journalist and has written extensively for The Times, the Telegraph, the Guardian, the Observer, Harper's Bazaar and Elle. She is currently a columnist for the Mail on Sunday's You magazine and host of the iTunes chart-topping podcast, How To Fail With Elizabeth Day.
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