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The Marriage Pact

The bestselling thriller for fans of THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR
By Michelle Richmond
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The Marriage Pact by Michelle Richmond is a gripping crime and thriller novel that explores the dark consequences of an elite, private club's promise to uphold the sanctity of marriage. A newlywed couple, Alice and Jake, become entangled in this secretive group, only to discover that breaking the rules comes with severe and sinister penalties, testing the bounds of their trust and commitment.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by the idea of a seemingly perfect marriage agreement that spirals into a tense and suspenseful thriller. It may appeal to fans of psychological dramas where secrets unravel and the unexpected lurks around each corner, offering a gripping mix of love and danger.

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Imagine if the marriage of your dreams became your worst nightmare.

The Marriage Pact by Michelle Richmond tells the story of Alice and Jake, the perfect couple—sort of. On the day of their wedding, a stranger offers them the chance to join a mysterious group known as The Pact. With its promise of a lifelong marriage filled with happiness, Jake and Alice are persuaded to accept. But then one of them breaks the rules.

Alice and Jake are about to discover that, like marriage, The Pact is for life. The members will go to any lengths to ensure nobody leaves—until the marriage of their dreams becomes their worst nightmare. Under The Pact, 'Till death us do part' has a whole new meaning.

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The Marriage Pact by Michelle Richmond is widely celebrated as a fast-paced and gripping thriller, praised for its original and thought-provoking premise. It has been described as a nail-biting page-turner that offers chilling suspense and keeps readers on edge with its twists. The novel is noted for its smart writing and intriguing exploration of modern love, creating a creepy and engrossing atmosphere that resonates with fans of psychological thrillers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780718186135

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 December 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 341g

Pages: 496

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Michelle Richmond Penguin Books

About the Author

Michelle Richmond is the bestselling author of The Year of Fog, No One You Know, Hum- Stories, Golden State, Dream of the Blue Room and the award-winning The Girl in the Fall-Away Dress. The Marriage Pact is her debut thriller. She lives with her husband and son in San Francisco.

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