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From: fieryredhead
on 07-Jul-08 21:22
Overall rating 8.0
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Very addictive reading like all Vincenzi's, I couldn't put it down! one to devour in the bath with a glass of wine when the kids are in bed!
Its set in the 80's (although not a great deal of 80's nostalgia except references to Princess Diana!)and featuring a cast of rich and beautiful people who are happy and secure in thier riches and luxuries then a financial scandal hits them and causes ructions! Affairs are started, relationships tested to the limits and someone ends up losing there life!
Lots of twists and turns - I found I couldn't second guess the plot like I usually do!
Lovely bit of escapism into the world of the rich and glamorous!
Its set in the 80's (although not a great deal of 80's nostalgia except references to Princess Diana!)and featuring a cast of rich and beautiful people who are happy and secure in thier riches and luxuries then a financial scandal hits them and causes ructions! Affairs are started, relationships tested to the limits and someone ends up losing there life!
Lots of twists and turns - I found I couldn't second guess the plot like I usually do!
Lovely bit of escapism into the world of the rich and glamorous!
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