The Secretary: A Razor-Sharp Tale of Power, Obsession, and Revenge - Softcover

Knight, Renée

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062362364 ISBN 13: 9780062362360

Publisher: Harper Perennial, 2020

Synopsis

“A cool, contemporary, whip-smart thriller.”—Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train

Renée Knight follows up her international sensation Disclaimer with this shivery tale of psychological suspense, featuring a character as disturbing and compelling as Mrs. Danvers in Daphne Du Maurier’s Rebecca.

From her first day as Mina Appleton’s assistant, Christine Butcher understands what is expected of her: Absolute loyalty. Absolute discretion. For nearly twenty years, Christine has been a devoted servant and silent witness to everything in Mina’s life. So quiet you would hardly know she is there.

Day after day, year after year, Christine has been invisible—watching, listening, absorbing all the secrets floating around her and keeping them safe. 

But there is a dangerous line between loyalty and obsession, and it would be a mistake to underestimate her. When someone like Christine Butcher is pushed to her limit, she may just turn out to be the most dangerous person in the room.

The Secretary is a razor-sharp, twisting tale of power, obsession, obedience, and revenge.

About this title

About the Author

Renée Knight worked for the BBC directing arts documentaries before turning to writing. She has had TV and film scripts commissioned by the BBC, Channel Four, and Capital Films. In April 2013, she graduated from the Faber Academy “Writing a Novel” course, whose alumni include S. J. Watson. She lives in London with her husband and two children.

From the Back Cover

A novel of psychological suspense about the intricate power struggle between a prominent female executive and her faithful personal assistant—and its explosive consequences.

From her first day as Mina Appleton’s assistant, Christine Butcher understands what is expected of her: Absolute loyalty. Absolute discretion. For nearly twenty years, Christine has been a devoted servant and silent witness to everything in Mina’s life. So quiet you would hardly know she is there.

Day after day, year after year, Christine has been invisible—watching, listening, absorbing all the secrets floating around her and keeping them safe. 

But there is a dangerous line between loyalty and obsession, and it would be a mistake to underestimate her. When someone like Christine Butcher is pushed to her limit, she may just turn out to be the most dangerous person in the room.

The Secretary is a razor-sharp, twisting tale of power, obsession, obedience, and revenge.

Edition details

• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0062362364
• ISBN 13: 9780062362360
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304