by Muriel Spark
First published 2004
In the gilded halls of an elite finishing school on the shores of Lake Geneva, a web of secrets and scandal ensnares its students. Flawless Muriel, a rising literary star, is drawn into a dangerous game of one-upmanship with a rival author. As the tension builds, a body is discovered, and the pursuit of success takes a dark, deadly turn. Muriel must navigate a labyrinth of jealousy, betrayal, and the high-stakes world of literary fame, where the price of the perfect finish may be more than she's willing to pay.
Genres: literary-fiction, 20th-century, contemporary, academic
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, high-stakes
Setting: Genfer See, Lausanne (Switzerland)
Period: 20th-century
151 pages · Hardcover · Wheeler Publishing
Content warnings: death, murder