Bibliograph

The family game, a novel, Catherine Steadman

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The family game, a novel, Catherine Steadman

Language

eng

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no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The family game

Responsibility statement

Catherine Steadman

Sub title

a novel

Summary

Harriet Reed, a novelist on the brink of literary stardom, is newly engaged to Edward Holbeck, the heir of an extremely powerful family. And even though Edward has long tried to sever ties with them, news of the couple's marital bliss has the Holbecks inching back into their lives. As Harriet is drawn into their lavish world, the family seems perfectly welcoming. So when Edward's father, Robert, hands Harriet a tape of a book he s been working on, she is desperate to listen. But as she presses play, it s clear that this isn't just a novel. It's a confession. A confession to a grisly crime. A murder. And, suddenly, the game is in motion. Feeling isolated and confused, Harriet must work out if this is part of a plan to test her loyalty. Or something far darker. What is it that Robert sees in her? Why give her the power to destroy everything? This might be a game to the Holbeck family but losing might still prove deadly

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