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The Bridesmaid
The Bridesmaid | Ruth Rendell
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From the New York Timesbestselling author of A Dark-Adapted Eye: A unique psychological thriller about a gentle young man tempted to kill for love. Philip Wardman is disgusted by murder. He cannot tolerate violent films or the local news, and when his friends discuss such things he often leaves the room. At his sisters wedding, Philip becomes infatuated with a strange, silver-haired woman named Senta Pelham. They sleep together after the reception, and Philip finds himself falling headfirst into obsessive, all-consuming love. He wants to marry Senta and live an ordinary lifebut before they can, she has a murderous idea. To prove the unconventionality of their love, Senta proposes that each of them commit a murder. Shocked by the idea, but unable to resist his beloved, Philip is drawn into a maze of violence and deceitand is horrified to find that he feels quite at home. Subdued tones, stultifying atmosphere, and omniscient narration mark this telling depiction of mutual psychological obsession, writes Library Journal. Ruth Rendell was one of the twentieth centurys finest thriller writers, and The Bridesmaid is one of her most chilling.
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Cathythoughts
The Bridesmaid | Ruth Rendell
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An absolute pick for me. A young man living at home with his mum and sisters in London develops an obsession for an unusual girl. And then there‘s their garden statue , Flora , who plays a part in this story. The 70‘s vibe was fun too, I havnt heard the word ‘Fuz‘ for police in years 😆. Great characters , not a lot of ‘Fuz‘ to be seen ,
more the story of love and obsession. Loved this one.

LeahBergen Great review! 👏 2y
Ruthiella Was this a stand alone or part of the Wexford series? 2y
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Cathythoughts @Ruthiella Stand alone 👍🏻 2y
Tamra Lol, fuz! Me neither! 2y
Cathythoughts @Tamra I know ! What a ridiculous name for the police 😁, and it was widely used slang. So funny. 2y
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Cathythoughts
The Bridesmaid | Ruth Rendell
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Just started this Ruth Rendell and I‘m hooked , hope it continues well 🤞🏻

LeahBergen I know I‘ve read this one but it was many years ago! 😆 2y
Cathythoughts @LeahBergen it‘s a great read 👍🏻❤️ 2y
Cathythoughts @LeahBergen remember the garden statue , Flora ? Then the older bridesmaid ?? Ring any bells ? 😁 2y
LeahBergen Hmm… yes! And I remembered the name Senta after reading the Litsy description. You must try some of the books she wrote under the name Barbara Vine. I think you‘ll really like those, too. 2y
Cathythoughts @LeahBergen Yes , Senta 👍🏻 I must try Barbara Vine too. 2y
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