Would you kill for love? A breathtakingly tense and taut exploration into the criminal power of love from multi-million copy and SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Ruth Rendell. Perfect for fans of PD James, Ann Cleeves and Donna Leon.

''Every sentence is appallingly, shockingly convincing . . a memorably harrowing journey through sick and weak minds, written with a skill that makes it relentlessly gripping'' -- The Times
''To read her at her best - and The Bridesmaid is perhaps her best book - is like stepping on to a trundling country bus and feeling it turn into a roller coaster'' -- Sunday Times
''Absorbing and unputdownable'' -- ***** Reader review
''Ruth Rendell at her very best'' -- ***** Reader review
''Couldn''t put it down'' -- ***** Reader review
''Top class, as usual'' -- ***** Reader review

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Philip Wardman''s feminine ideal is the statue of the Roman goddess Flora in his mother''s gardenHis marble Flora doesn''t fade, doesn''t alter, doesn''t die.

But then he meets Senta Pelham, a beautiful, sensual, childlike actress and a living incarnation of the statue.

The two embark on a passionate affair that soon becomes dangerous when Senta sets Philip a test; to prove their love, they must each commit the ultimate crime against humanity...



Format Häftad Omfång 304 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Cornerstone Utgivningsdatum 1990-04-05 ISBN 9780099681809