Bridesmaid

A breathtakingly tense and taut exploration into the criminal power of love from multi-million copy and SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Ruth Rendell. Perfect for fans of PD James, Ann Cleeves and Donna Leon.'Every sentence is appallingly, shockingly convincing . . . a memorably harrowing journey through sick and weak minds, written with a skill that makes it relentlessly gripping' -- The Times'To read her at her best - and The Bridesmaid is perhaps her best book - is like stepping on to a trundling country bus and feeling it turn into a roller coaster' -- Sunday Times'Absorbing and unputdownable' -- ***** Reader review'Ruth Rendell at her very best' -- ***** Reader review'Couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review'Top class, as usual' -- ***** Reader review**********************************************************************************Philip Wardman's feminine ideal is the statue of the Roman goddess Flora in his mother's garden. His marble Flora doesn't fade, doesn't alter, doesn't die.But then he meets Senta Pelham, a beautiful, sensual, childlike actress and a living incarnation of the statue.The two embark on a passionate affair that soon becomes dangerous when Senta sets Philip a test; to prove their love, they must each commit the ultimate crime against humanity...