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Every year, the reputable Queensland institution of St. Ignatius, affectionately called Iggy, hosts a Gala Day. This battle of brains and brawn, where 11-year-olds vie for a spot inside those hallowed ivory walls, directly affects admissions and determines the path of each and every candidate.
But in the cutthroat environment of elite academia, three mothers will stop at nothing to see their boys succeed. As Gala Day draws near, one scholarly prospect is struck down in a hit-and-run, and as whispers escalate to accusations, scandals and lies unravel until the only question on everyone’s mind is: who will be left standing?
Exploring the dark side of motherhood and the fierce competition that destroys close-knit communities, this chilling descent into the dangers of suburbia will thrill fans of Lisa Jewell and Andrea Bartz.
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- ISBN: 9781639108121
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- ISBN: 9781639108121
- File size: 948 KB
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- English
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February 1, 2024
In this suburban, psychological thriller, mothers Estella, Kaya, and Bec will do anything for their sons, including risking everything to guarantee their admission into the prestigious St. Ignatius preparatory school. The women's infighting starts off trifling and petty, but as they navigate the final leg of the school run and the annual Gala Day, the mothers' fierce rivalry turns murderous. The story is centered in the wealthy suburbs of Queensland, Australia, but the anchor of the novel is the relationships between the women, their families, and their motivations. Much of the plot is held in the secrets of the mothers and their children, and the narration jumps between the women, in both the present and the past. The plot twists and surprises in Lowe's latest (after The Running Club, 2023) make one feel as if they are on a roller coaster, wanting to learn more despite the fact that some of the turns come so fast they can leave the reader feeling off-kilter. Although Lowe's writing is less polished than Lianne Moriarty's, the story will appeal to fans of The Husband's Secret (2013) and Big Little Lies (2014).COPYRIGHT(2024) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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