So on the first page we thrown into the life of Zoe. Her meticulous attention to fine details and perfection and the fact that as she sets about her task she has one ear listening out for her husbands movements.
Then we are given the smallest of insights into this man's thinking - his need for power and his insistence on wearing the bold colour of red. The author makes subtle indications early on about Daniel's obsession with timings , everything has to be done at just the right moment. The start of this book sort of puts you on edge, waiting for him to find fault.
Zoe clearly has no monetary worries in this marriage and yet you find yourself not at all in envy of her diamonds and designer clothes, which he clearly has to approve. I flinched hearing of his glance at her stomach and already you anticipate the danger. Daniel clearly is a troubled man, the final sentence leaves you questioning who in this marriage will be the one to break or be broken. The title is definitely fitting!
Then we are given the smallest of insights into this man's thinking - his need for power and his insistence on wearing the bold colour of red. The author makes subtle indications early on about Daniel's obsession with timings , everything has to be done at just the right moment. The start of this book sort of puts you on edge, waiting for him to find fault.
Zoe clearly has no monetary worries in this marriage and yet you find yourself not at all in envy of her diamonds and designer clothes, which he clearly has to approve. I flinched hearing of his glance at her stomach and already you anticipate the danger. Daniel clearly is a troubled man, the final sentence leaves you questioning who in this marriage will be the one to break or be broken. The title is definitely fitting!