Narrative theme: Diversity, equality, inclusion

‘Sits squarely at the tender intersection of race, class, and ethics – wrapped in beautiful prose and a killer plot that keeps you turning the pages’ JODI PICOULT

'Perfect holiday reading' Clare Mackintosh

'A gripping story' Jane Casey

Once secrets catch, they spread.

Fame is a deadly game… Even if you win, you lose.

The dark, razor-sharp new thriller from the author of That Woman and Such a Good Mother.

The Princess and the Prick is a feminist humour and gift book for adults.

THE MOST IMPORTANT NOVEL YOU’LL READ THIS YEAR

‘Harrowing and heartening in equal measure, this book is a breathtaking tale of racial fissures, fury and friendship’ David Lammy, MP and author of Tribes

‘Laskey is a talented, sharp writer and her debut novel has its fingers on the pulse of the human condition’ Kristen Arnett, author of The New York Times-bestseller Mostly Dead Things

‘Refreshing, smartly executed and often very funny’ Mail Online