The Secretary: A Novel

ISBN: 0062362364

Author: Knight, Ren

Condition: New

A cool, contemporary, whip-smart thriller.-Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the TrainRenée Knight follows up her international sensation Disclaimer with this shivery tale of psychological suspense, featuring a character as disturbing and compelling as Mrs. Danvers in Daphne Du Mauriers Rebecca.From her first day as Mina Appletons 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 Minas life. So quiet you would hardly know she is there.Day after day, year after year, Christine has been invisible-watching, listening, absorbing all the secrets floating around her and keeping them safe.But 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.The Secretary is a razor-sharp, twisting tale of power, obsession, obedience, and revenge.