Wicked Beauty

by Susan Lewis

Tim and Rachel Hendon are riding high on an ideal marriage and growing political success. Tim is already in the Cabinet, and as they celebrate yet another election victory, they have no idea that they are on the eve of a nightmare that is going to totally devastate their lives.

After a high-profile murder, Katherine Sumner has disappeared. Is she the killer? Or will the information she has on top government officials make hers the next body to turn up on the coroner's table?

Certain that Katherine is alive and in hiding, acclaimed reporter Laurie Forbes joins forces with Rachel Hendon to search out the truth behind one of the World's most secretive and dangerous organisations.

Forbidden love, uncontrolled passion and the ultimate exploitation of power. Wicked Beauty proves there is a crime worse than murder...

Genres: Fiction

752 pages, Paperback

First published November 5, 2002

About the author

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There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.


Susan Lewis is the bestselling author of over forty books across the genres of family drama, thriller, suspense and crime. She is also the author of Just One More Day and One Day at a Time, the moving memoirs of her childhood in Bristol during the 1960s. Following periods of living in Los Angeles and the South of France, she currently lives in Gloucestershire with her husband James, stepsons Michael and Luke, and mischievous dogs Coco and Lulu.

Reviews

[Beth (bibliobeth) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wasn't expecting to like this book as much as I did but a really brilliant read, good characters and fast paced storyline. V.good!

[Emma · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some decent twists and turns but really dull writing style and extraordinarily long chapters making it difficult to snatch 10 minutes reading here and there put me off.

[The Cats’ Mother · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was on OK story but very irritating writing style.

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

The plot itself caught my attention, and the characters were also quite interesting yet somewhat disturbing. However, the writing style wasn’t for me. I found myself glossing over the pages at times. Overall, it was a decent read. I didn’t hate it or feel particularly glad that I read it either. Meh.

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Probably not one to read if you're of a sensitive nature - at times it was pure filth. Full of intrigue and plot twists but I felt it lost its way a little towards the end. Some complicated topics but a great read. Kept me entertained on my holidays.

[Paige Slater · Rating 3 out of 5]

Such a tragedy ending. At first I got confused with characters but I fix that and the fact theres a lot going on in this book but overall good read

[Trish Wright · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this - now I must read The Magus which is referred to throughout!

[Mel Haggart · Rating 1 out of 5]

Painful to read. I had no empathy with the lead character. I’m going to put spoilers but so many things happened that seemed very of the characters characteristics. Unimpressed with the ending

[Corrina Gordon · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is what I'd call glamtrash which is usually ok as a summer read. Unfortunately I found the writing quality unreadable and predictable. Couldn't finish it.

[Tuesday's Child · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kinda good, read it quite a while back.

[Jules · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've read a few novels by Susan Lewis. I like her style of writing. The Mill House currently remains my favourite by her.

[Andrien]

good read

[Merisha Naidoo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thouroughly enjoyed. Superb characters and brilliant story,

[Steph ✨]

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[Caroline Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brilliant story, Susan Lewis is Queen of complex engrossing tales. Loved it!