Blood Orange: The gripping, bestselling Richard & Judy book club thriller

Harriet Tyce's new thriller, "A Lesson in Cruelty," is a gripping story of a woman who kills her husband and must defend herself in court. The book is filled with twists and turns that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final, heart-stopping conclusion.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 12 December 2019
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

A LESSON IN CRUELTY, the eagerly anticipated new thriller from acclaimed author Harriet Tyce, is set to captivate readers soon. Don't miss out on this thrilling adventure by pre-ordering now!

Utterly compelling... I couldn't put it down! Lisa Jewell, the acclaimed No.1 bestselling author of The Family Upstairs, praised A LESSON IN CRUELTY as a "classy thriller with complex and compelling characters."

Twists that keep you frantically turning the pages! The Sunday Mirror hailed it as "BOLD AND SHOCKING, BLOOD ORANGE WILL HOLD YOU IN ITS GRIP UNTIL ITS FINAL, HEARTSTOPPING CONCLUSION."

Alison's life appears perfect on the surface. She's married to a loving husband, has an adorable daughter, and is flourishing in her career. But beneath the surface, secrets and lies simmer.

Alison struggles with alcoholism, neglecting her family, and carrying on an affair with a colleague who enjoys pushing boundaries. One night, fueled by her addiction and a desire for escape, Alison takes a fatal decision.

She stabs her husband, and her client admits to the crime, seeking a guilty plea. However, something about Alison's story doesn't add up. As she delves deeper into the case, Alison realizes that saving her client may be the first step toward saving herself from the demons that haunt her.

Someone knows Alison's secrets, and they're determined to make her pay for her actions. As the stakes rise, Alison finds herself in a race against time to uncover the truth and protect those she loves from the wrath of the unknown.

Gripping! The Daily Mail described A LESSON IN CRUELTY as "gripping," while Heat magazine praised it as "sizzlingly addictive." Delicious and addictive - a perfectly crafted treat! Louise Candlish, the author of Our House, hailed it as "glittering and fierce," adding, "a glorious bonfire of a marriage thriller."

Glittering and fierce... a glorious bonfire of a marriage thriller! The Irish Times praised A LESSON IN CRUELTY as "glittering and fierce," describing it as a "glorious bonfire of a marriage thriller."

Pre-order your copy of A LESSON IN CRUELTY today and prepare to be transported into a world of suspense, intrigue, and shocking revelations. Don't miss out on this unforgettable thriller from Harriet Tyce!

Weight: 240g
Dimension: 194 x 131 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472252746