{"product_id":"the-secretary-a-novel-isbn-9780062362353","title":"The Secretary: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A cool, contemporary, whip-smart thriller.” — —Paula Hawkins, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Girl on the Train\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShe could be the most dangerous person in the room...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom her first day as Personal Assistant to the celebrated Mina Appleton, Christine Butcher understands what is expected of her. Absolute loyalty. Absolute discretion. For twenty years, Christine has been a most devoted servant, a silent witness to everything in Mina’s life. So quiet, you would hardly know she is there. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDay after day, year after year, Christine has been there, invisible—watching, listening, absorbing all the secrets floating around her. Keeping them safe. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristine is trusted. But those years of loyalty and discretion come with a high price. And eventually Christine will pay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut it would be a mistake to underestimate such a steadfast woman as Christine. Because as everyone is about to discover, there’s a dangerous line between obedience and obsession.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA novel of psychological suspense about the intricate power struggle between a prominent female executive and her faithful personal assistant—and its explosive consequences.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom her first day as Mina Appleton’s assistant, Christine Butcher understands what is expected of her: Absolute loyalty. Absolute discretion. For nearly twenty years, Christine has been a devoted servant and silent witness to everything in Mina’s life. So quiet you would hardly know she is there. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDay after day, year after year, Christine has been invisible—watching, listening, absorbing all the secrets floating around her and keeping them safe.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut there is a dangerous line between loyalty and obsession, and it would be a mistake to underestimate her. When someone like Christine Butcher is pushed to her limit, she may just turn out to be the most dangerous person in the room. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Secretary\u003c\/em\u003e is a razor-sharp, twisting tale of power, obsession, obedience, and revenge.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“British author Knight follows \u003cem\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/em\u003e, her well-received debut, with a decidedly creepy psychological thriller...Readers are sure to be left breathless.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A cinematic page-turner steeped in atmosphere and just awaiting its adaptation to miniseries.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Knight builds tension in this page-turning story about misplaced loyalty, secrets, manipulation, and class with an alternating time line, slowly revealing what happens when one woman’s desire to be helpful and needed ruins her life. Highly recommended.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A scintillating double psychological portrait. . . . Knight conjures an arresting ending reminiscent of Ruth Rendell at her flintiest.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLondon Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Woah, you are in for a treat with \u003cem\u003eThe Secretary\u003c\/em\u003e! Dark and intriguing with utterly compelling characters. I genuinely couldn’t put it down.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaura Marshall, author of Friend Request\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Deceptively clever and so unsettling. I love the way she casually slips in a twist that makes you shake your head at how wrong you were!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLesley Kara, author of The Rumour\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I started reading \u003cem\u003eThe Secretary \u003c\/em\u003elast night and couldn’t put it down… Such a deliciously dark, hugely satisfying read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaul Burston, author of The Black Path\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Secretary\u003c\/em\u003e is an excellent, dark and clever thriller with a compelling central character. The story draws you in from the start and builds and builds to an intense and unsettling conclusion. 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