The Secretary

Reviews

A cool, contemporary, whip-smart thriller. A black diamond of a thriller - gleaming, sharp, deeply dark - but so much more: a cool, elegant novel with a heartbeat, a pulse, and a sting in its tail. Clever, clever, clever. At the black heart of this story is a personal assistant - the colleague in your office who hears and knows everything about everyone - and Renée leads us on a deeply unsettling exploration of the limits of loyalty. Believe me, chats by the photocopier will never be the same . . . A scintillating double psychological portrait . . . an arresting ending reminiscent of Rendell at her flintiest. An explosive tale of revenge that had me completely hooked. Truly menacing. A meticulously constructed thriller . . . Woah, you are in for a treat with The Secretary! Dark and intriguing with utterly compelling characters. I genuinely couldn’t put it down. An engrossing study of twisted dynamics in a relationship where one person holds all the power. Fans of Notes on a Scandal will love it. Deceptively clever and so unsettling. I love the way she casually slips in a twist that makes you shake your head at how wrong you were! Filled with a creeping sense of menace that intensifies beautifully as the novel unfolds. Watch out for this one . . . absolutely brilliant. Expand reviews