The Secretary, Renee Knight
The Secretary, Renee Knight
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The Secretary
A Novel

Author: Renée Knight

Narrator: Victoria Hamilton

Unabridged: 8 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Harper

Published: 02/12/2019


Synopsis

Renée 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 Maurier’s Rebecca.

From 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.Day after day, year after year, Christine has been there, invisible—watching, listening, absorbing all the secrets floating around her. Keeping them safe.Christine is trusted. But those years of loyalty and discretion come with a high price. And eventually Christine will pay.Yet, it would be a mistake to underestimate such a steadfast woman. Because as everyone is about to discover, there’s a dangerous line between obedience and obsession.

About Renée Knight

Renée Knight worked for the BBC directing arts documentaries before turning to writing. She has had TV and film scripts commissioned by the BBC, Channel Four, and Capital Films. In April 2013, she graduated from the Faber Academy “Writing a Novel” course, whose alumni include S. J. Watson. She lives in London with her husband and two children.


Reviews

Surprisingly unexpected! Christina Butcher is THE Mina Appleton’s personal assistant. Along with that comes high expectations. Complete loyalty. No slip-ups. Christina has been in this position for over twenty years, and she has it down to a science. She’s also absorbed every single secret Mina has.......more

Goodreads review by Ceecee

4-5 stars. Well, this book makes me realise how lucky I’ve been over the years with my bosses as MOST of them have been good to work for! Mina Appleton runs Appleton’s Supermarket Chain which prides itself on fairness to suppliers and customers. Christine Butcher is her secretary, preferring that ti......more