A tender-hearted hero struggles against oppression and betrayal as the tension steadily builds in this captivating and thought-provoking story. “ It’s a page turner with heart and brains and although there is beautiful language and at times real romance, the author does not pull her punches when it comes to the shattering climax . This story stayed with me long after I read it. “ – Joanna Barnard (Best selling novelist and inaugural winner of the Bath Novel Award ) " The book is incredible . It’s hard to categorise; a thriller, a mystery… The ending had me in tears. " [TOP 1000 REVIEWER] [VINE VOICE] A loving couple Cosy cottage Idyllic garden Living life on a knife edge Together, Finn and Sophie defend their ‘Little Eden’ from the corrosive ideas and divisive society beyond their garden wall. For Catherine, the 17 year old daughter of a local dignitary, English lessons with her tutor Finn, are a chance to rebel against her pre-ordained future. But neither Finn nor Sophie anticipate the impact the manipulative teenager will have on their lives. Catherine’s abusive mind games may have devastating consequences. "Catherine...is as chilling a young woman as I've seen in a book in a long time, she wields her power like an AK47 ." - Neema Shah (Author of 'Kololo Hill') " An absolutely gripping read, I literally could not put it down. Terrifying, powerful, and stunningly told, this is a story that needs to be read . Highly highly recommend. " "With revelation after revelation, the tension mounts through to a brilliant finale . It’s hard to read it without reflecting on our own times and, ultimately, upon ourselves." [VINE VOICE] "...conjure a feeling of creeping dread that makes it impossible to put down even though you know the worst is coming. Wonderfully written, the beauty of the prose only seems to make the horror of its message all the more stark." "... a fascinating, twisty tale which feels uncomfortably close to our own troubled times." "...an addictively readable page-turner and with a vulnerable, tender-hearted hero the reader can’t help but root for . A highly original and thought-provoking debut." "A book for our times, it’s a must read ...The characters are so real, it’s impossible to not become invested in their fates." "I always see things coming, and rare are authors that can successfully deliver a final twist I can't foresee! And yet MS Clements superbly I'm still recovering !" "I really found myself rooting for the protagonists and was moved to tears by the conclusions. An excellent book ."