Sweet Damage (Paperback, Main)

From the internationally bestselling author of "Beautiful Malice" comes a captivating novel of psychological suspense about love and friendship, loyalty and betrayal--perfect for readers of S. J. Watson and Lisa Unger.
Tim Ellison feels lucky when he finds a cheap place to rent in his dream location, close to the restaurant where he works as a chef, and even closer to his favorite surf spot at Sydney's popular Manly Beach. But the cavernous house is infused with a sense of foreboding, and his furnished room there comes with a condition: he must look after the mansion's mysterious owner.
Anna London is withdrawn and frail, a twenty-year-old with the inexplicable demeanor and habits of an elderly woman. From her grand home on the hill, she can see the city and the ocean, but she can never leave. Her anxieties keep her locked inside, unable to handle the outside world.
As Tim settles in, he struggles to get to know the person who depends on him for food and care. Slowly, Anna reveals glimpses of herself--her history, her sadness, her crippling fears. And then strange things begin to happen: loud banging in the night, unexplained figures in the shadows, sinister messages on the walls. Tim is startled to find that even as his unease about the house grows, he is increasingly attracted to its hauntingly beautiful owner. But is Anna London someone to pity . . . someone to love . . . or someone to fear?
Taut and intense, "Sweet Damage" is an addictive novel about vulnerability, obsession, and duplicity, with a modern Gothic twist.
Praise for Rebecca James's previous novel, "Beautiful Malice"
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"Utterly gripping Rebecca James is an exciting new writer."--Cecelia Ahern, author of "PS, I Love You"
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" An] impressive debut . . . This unflinching exploration of psychological manipulation and the tragedies it creates introduces a promising new talent in literary suspense."--"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
"As the truth unfolds towards a devastating climax, no one escapes untouched. . . . One can only imagine what else Rebecca James has up her sleeve."--"The""Daily Mail"
"A good, suspenseful, psychological thriller . . . worthy of passing on to friends."--"The Roanoke Times"
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"Powerfully emotional . . . a mesmerizing story."--Wichita Falls "Times Record News"

General

Imprint:	Faber and Faber
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2014
Authors:	Rebecca James
Dimensions:	198 x 126 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	400
Edition:	Main
ISBN-13:	978-0-571-25529-0
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > General Promotions
LSN:	0-571-25529-9
Barcode:	9780571255290

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