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Chris H, Reviewer
Marisa seems to have it made. Despite experiencing various trauma in her earlier life, she now seems to have found, in Jake, her perfect man. She has an enjoyable and fulfilling job, writing and illustrating specially personalised fairy stories for children. They have a nice house. All she wants now is a baby.
One day, a lone magpie flies into the house. Is this unwanted interloper a bad omen? Does Marisa have cause to be worried about Jake's interfering mother? Or about her attractive female lodger? Is everything as it appears to be?
Elizabeth Day's new novel is a page-turner which will keep you guessing throughout.
One day, a lone magpie flies into the house. Is this unwanted interloper a bad omen? Does Marisa have cause to be worried about Jake's interfering mother? Or about her attractive female lodger? Is everything as it appears to be?
Elizabeth Day's new novel is a page-turner which will keep you guessing throughout.
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