The Pupil
A page-turning suspense thriller that will have you hooked
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3.7 • 26 Ratings
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- $3.99
Publisher Description
She wants to learn everything – about you.
Mel has practised law for twenty years. She is well-regarded by her peers. Her clients are happy. But behind the scenes her life is disordered. Her son grows increasingly distant from her. The married man she is sleeping with fails to give her what she needs.
When a trainee lawyer is allocated to Mel it is poor timing. The last thing she wants is a pupil watching her every move. And Natasha does watch. She sees each detail – and every mistake. Mel cannot shake the feeling that Natasha isn’t just learning the job. She is learning Mel.
Natasha is good at getting what she wants, and now Mel has the power to give her all she desires. But when Mel chooses not to, Natasha knows just what Mel’s vulnerabilities are – and how to turn them against her. Mel’s secrets could ruin her. But who will be believed?
A twisted and gripping tale of desperation and revenge perfect for fans of Renée Knight, Sarah Vaughan and Michelle Frances.
Praise for The Pupil
‘Tense, twisty, and a great read.’ Sharon Bolton, author of The Split
‘I really enjoyed this book... For fans of Apple Tree Yard and Blood Orange’ Reader review
‘An excellent novel... highly recommended’ Reader review
‘A brilliant suspenseful novel’ Reader review
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Part psychological thriller and part legal drama, this fast-paced mystery reads like a dream collaboration between Scott Turow and Gillian Flynn. Mel is a successful lawyer at a high-powered London firm when she’s assigned to mentor an ambitious new trainee, Natasha. Mel’s personal life is in a precarious state even before Natasha shoves things—including Mel’s relationships with her teenage son and a married man—right over the edge. First-time novelist Ros Carne, a lawyer herself, previously co-authored a textbook on legal ethics. That background gives The Pupil a lived-in feeling of authenticity. With its shades-of-gray plotting and nuanced characters, The Pupil is a fascinating and thrilling read: Neither Mel nor Natasha is an obvious villain, and watching them square off and manipulate each other is a nasty delight.
Customer Reviews
Gobbled it up in 2 days
This book is well written and delves into the realistic struggles and pleasures that surround these individuals. I’ve spent almost a decade in the world of Family Courts in the US and this story was relatable in many ways for me. I found myself attached to this sophisticated story taking place in another country. This author writes with a compelling friction that carries you on an on through the complexities of all these characters.