‘A taut, chilling read with a killer twist at the end’ Sun
‘Brilliant and insidious’ Lucy Clarke
‘A compelling addictive read . . . I absolutely loved it’ Karen Hamilton
Helena is beautiful, privileged, happily married and the Creative Director for the UK’s hottest luxury beauty retailer. She has everything that Ashley has ever wanted.
When Ashley wins a job as Helena’s assistant, she is determined to impress. But is Ashley the perfect protégée or a ruthless rival?
When Helena discovers she is pregnant, Ashley’s fierce ambition soon becomes apparent and it sets in motion a terrible series of events that could see both women lose everything . . .
The Rival is a gripping psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Chloe and One of the Girls.
READERS ARE LOVING THE RIVAL
‘Tense, intriguing and satisfying’ *****
‘Don’t miss this gripping, shocking and poignant read’ *****
‘Fantastic, brilliantly evocative’ *****
‘A must-read’ *****
‘Brilliant and insidious’ Lucy Clarke
‘A compelling addictive read . . . I absolutely loved it’ Karen Hamilton
Helena is beautiful, privileged, happily married and the Creative Director for the UK’s hottest luxury beauty retailer. She has everything that Ashley has ever wanted.
When Ashley wins a job as Helena’s assistant, she is determined to impress. But is Ashley the perfect protégée or a ruthless rival?
When Helena discovers she is pregnant, Ashley’s fierce ambition soon becomes apparent and it sets in motion a terrible series of events that could see both women lose everything . . .
The Rival is a gripping psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Chloe and One of the Girls.
READERS ARE LOVING THE RIVAL
‘Tense, intriguing and satisfying’ *****
‘Don’t miss this gripping, shocking and poignant read’ *****
‘Fantastic, brilliantly evocative’ *****
‘A must-read’ *****
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Reviews
This is a taut, chilling read with a killer twist at the end
Absolutely terrific, a beautifully written debut from an exciting new voice in psychological fiction
The Rival is a gripping psychological suspense that delves deep into the complex relationship of two women
A chilling and compelling debut
A distinctive new direction in psychological suspense, The Rival is as compelling as it is unpredictable, building tension cleverly right up to the satisfying conclusion. An excellent, fresh and absorbing read
Brilliant and insidious
A novel that charts how the toxicity of the modern workplace pits women against each other in a battle no one can win. I loved this original, unnerving psychological suspense story!
A compelling, addictive read... I absolutely loved it
A fantastic debut of how female relationships can turn toxic with devastating consequences
Sharply observant, smartly plotted and beautifully written
The Rival is a compelling, original read about ambition, motherhood and how far people will go to get what they want. Chilling, complex and unnerving, I loved it
A gripping, unpredictable read with two compelling female characters who I both loved and hated in equal measure
Dark, thought-provoking and compelling, The Rival is a brilliant study of female tensions that builds to a shocking and unexpected climax
Charlotte Duckworth ticks all the boxes with her debut psychological thriller... gripping