The Final Hours of Muriel Hinchcliffe M.B.E

'It's dark and twisted, comic and toxic. I loved it!' - Jenny Colgan, author of The Summer Skies

'A twisty tale of toxic friendships and even some sneaky sedatives added to Heinz tomato soup.' - Julie Cohen, author of Bad Men

'Shocking and compelling. I raced through it. Fabulous' - Daily Mail

Muriel, a former best-selling romantic novelist, and Ruth, a career journalist, are old friends, best friends. As children they were inseparable but, throughout the years, life’s obstacles have tainted their relationship. But they still love each other. Don’t they?

Now, fate has left them sharing a North London home together, with one caring for the other. They rely on each other, they couldn’t possibly live without each other. But old emotional scars still feel new. As the end nears, can either of them be honest about their feelings?

Only one thing is certain, the next seventy-two hours are going to be rougher than ever . . .

The Final Hours of Muriel Hinchcliffe M.B.E is the deliciously dark debut novel from Claire Parkin. An intensely gripping story of toxic friendship, jealousy and revenge, it is perfect for fans of A Tidy Ending and Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine.