{"product_id":"the-russian-doll-9781473693807","title":"The Russian Doll","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Fast-paced and clever, with a pleasing blend of political intrigue and romantic suspense as well as a whodunnit, this is perfect entertainment for a winter's evening' \u003ci\u003e- Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Elena is a delicious villainess, and the compelling dynamic between plutocrat and protégée makes this an addictive read' - \u003ci\u003eThe \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Part thriller, part romance, part social commentary, this is a wildly entertaining novel' \u003ci\u003eLiterary Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Firm\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eMcMafia\u003c\/i\u003e in Marina Palmer's thrilling and exciting novel, which opens the door on the Russian high life in London and corruption at the heart of British politics, reaching all the way into the Secret Services.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Packed with twists, intrigue, betrayal, romance and suspense, \u003ci\u003eThe Russian Doll\u003c\/i\u003e constantly wrong-foots the reader and delivers a perfect \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat a fantastic book! She has a keen eye for detail and character . . . Best book I've read this year * Simon Conway, author of The Stranger *\u003cbr\u003eI couldn't put it down and finished it in a day . . . The novel is perfectly named - each twist removed another layer, laying bare a new threat and leaving me turning the pages even faster . . .  Superb! * Mara Timon, author of City of Spies *\u003cbr\u003eThe Russian Doll gripped me with layer upon dangerous layer * Alison Bruce, author of The Moment Before Impact *\u003cbr\u003eBrilliant and extraordinary. \u003ci\u003eThe Russian Doll\u003c\/i\u003e is a captivating novel that enthrals and surprises throughout. Marina Palmer takes readers into a fascinating world and introduces them to unforgettable, engaging characters. Don't miss this book * Adam Hamdy, author of Pendulum *\u003cbr\u003eA dark, glittering thriller that draws you deep into a shadowy world where no one is who they seem. Intricate, brilliantly written and highly compelling * Erin Young, author of The Fields *\u003cbr\u003eElena is a delicious villainess, and the compelling dynamic between plutocrat and protégée makes this an addictive read * The Sunday Times *\u003cbr\u003eA pacy read * Prima *\u003cbr\u003ePart thriller, part romance, part social commentary, this is a wildly entertaining novel * Literary Review *\u003cbr\u003eFast-paced and clever, with a pleasing blend of political intrigue and romantic suspense as well as a whodunnit, this is perfect entertainment for a winter's evening * Guardian *\u003cbr\u003eA real page-turner * Sun *\u003cbr\u003eA sharply observed take on the Faustian pact - and contemporary London * Financial Times *\u003cbr\u003eA fantastically compelling novel about an ordinary person who is propelled into the seductive world of Russian oligarchs, where nothing and nobody is who they appear to be. Tense, twisty and highly topical, Its skewering of the obscenely rich makes for a sophisticated treat by a dazzling new star of Cold War fiction. -- Amanda Craig, author of The Golden Rule\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRussian money of questionable provenance is at the heart of Palmer's novel, with a terrorist strike in London transforming the life of her struggling heroine Ruth. Strong on the topical issue of \"Londongrad\"\u003c\/i\u003e -- Barry Forshaw * The i '10 of the best spy novels to read now' *\u003cbr\u003e[A] sharply drawn and very timely thriller * Financial Times, best books of summer 2022 *","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48885780119895,"sku":"9781473693807","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781473693807.jpg?v=1722537665","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-russian-doll-9781473693807","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}