The Best Friend
Books | Fiction / Women
Jessica Fellowes
The dark secrets and deadly betrayals of a lifelong friendship unfold in this gripping psychological thriller.In The Best Friend, Jessica Fellowes, New York Times bestselling author of the Mitford Murders series and the Downton Abbey companion books, weaves a suspenseful tale of two kindred spirits whose intimate bond is tested by acts of cruelty and love over decades.Bella and Kate. Kate and Bella. From childhood, they were inseparable, with Bella as the sensible and cautious one, and Kate, the gregarious and slightly dangerous half of the pair. Yet despite their closeness, a fragile trust exists between them, one that is threatened as men enter their lives and a dark seed takes root in their friendship.As the years pass, the repercussions of both cruelty and love ferment until a single, shocking event pushes their relationship to the brink. Neither will emerge unscathed.Reminiscent of Elena Ferrante and Sally Rooney, The Best Friend delves into the darkest corners of female friendship, where loyalty and betrayal intersect with deadly consequences. Perfect for fans of Leila Slimani's The Perfect Nanny and Ashley Audrain's The Push, this gripping psychological thriller will keep you turning pages until its haunting conclusion.
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Author
Jessica Fellowes
Pages
320
Publisher
St. Martin's Publishing Group
Published Date
2022-09-13
ISBN
1250831814 9781250831811
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"Ummmm!! I'm not even sure what actually happened In this book!! Bella had a really Toxic friend in Kate! That's all I gotta say!"
Victoria Whitlock
"Kate & Bella have been friends almost all of their lives—or have they? From childhood misunderstandings to tragic adult mistakes, each step the women take toward each other seems to include at least two steps back. The reader is left to question if this is friendship, love, or an unhealthy obsession.<br/><br/>This book was not what I expected going in, and perhaps that is one reason why I struggled to connect with the plot. In addition, the lack of clear dialogue shifts left new a bit confused at times. That being said, a reader who enjoys exploring the layers of friendship, love, and betrayal may very well like this title.<br/><br/>Thanks to NetGalley for the digital advance copy."
Ashley Rowe
