The Wicked Game

An exotic adventure, an obsessive affair . . . Don't let reality get in the way

Newly divorced Kate longs to escape her predictable life. A new business venture takes her from the grey damp of northern England to the colour and excitement of Nepal. In Kathmandu she meets Chandra, a charismatic young man, and embarks on a relationship that crosses cultural boundaries. Bowled over by his attention, Kate is transformed by the idea that someone like Chandra could find her desirable.

As Chandra pursues her on her return to England, Kate becomes tempted by his vision of a life together. She returns to Nepal, where it becomes increasingly difficult to understand her place in his world. And when reality tracks her down, Kate faces decisions over how much she is willing to give. Because Chandra's version of the future could be very different from Kate's.

With its themes of vulnerability, manipulation and betrayal, The Wicked Game explores how easily we can be led over the line into an alternative version of reality.