Publisher: Headline 2011.
Hardback. 453 Pages.
Source: Bought For Me.
Rating: 3 out of 5.
Synopsis/Blurb: Gabby looked at the woman she had hated nearly all her life. Then she sat down on the ladder-backed chair, put her face into her bloodied hands and cried. To the outside world, Cynthia Tailor is a woman to envy; she has a devoted husband, a lovely home and two gorgeous children. But Cynthia is deeply unhappy with her lot; she has always craved the best things in life, and is determined to see that she gets them. Cynthia will let nothing stand in her way, even if it means devastation and tragedy for those nearest to her. And the casualties are many: her husband Jimmy, weak and unable to fight the wife he can never please; her sister Celeste, from whom Cynthia steals her most precious possession; and her parents, Mary and Jack, who pick up the pieces. But the victims who suffer the most are Cynthia's children. For James Junior and Gabby, the pain she causes will stay with them for ever...
I was recommended by a few family and friends to try this author and when my partner found this book for me at a car boot sale and bought it for me I thought I had nothing to loose. It was written the way I like with the murder first and then how it got to that during the book. I love how books like these are written as I really get into the book to find out who it is. This was written in 3rd person , which I found was a bit strange as I think the book would of worked better if it was written in 1st person from Gabby's point of view. I found this book very long winded and it took me ages to enjoy this book and if I'm honest I will not be reading it again. I will try some of Martina Cole's books as I don't want to judge this author's writing style on one book, but I will choose wisely next time.
See you soon.
Laura xx
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