Synopses & Reviews
A provocative novel of jealousy and betrayal between two rival sistersRuth calls herself a malevolent creature, ruled since childhood by hatred and envy for her adopted sister, Elizabeth. She grew up in Elizabeth's shadow, always falling short of her goodness and generosity, constantly resenting her very presence in the family. As they grow old, Ruth sets out to destroy her without guilt or hesitation. Ruth will strike Elizabeth where she's most vulnerable-she will steal her husband and send her collapsing into ruin. Written in Hart's concise, striking prose, Sin is a powerful and compulsively readable exploration of hate-and the destruction and tragedy it begets.The reader looks on with mingled shock and fascination . . . a tour de force. -The New York TimesShocking . . . unrelenting in its intensity . . . you won't be able to put it down. -CosmopolitanA remarkable talent. -Washington Post Book WorldJosephine Hart's international bestselling novels include Damage, Sin, Oblivion, and The Truth About Love. Born and raised in Ireland, she has also produced several successful plays in London's West End. Prior to becoming a writer, Hart worked in publishing and established the Gallery Poets and West End Poetry Hour. She lives in London.
Review
“The reader looks on with mingled shock and fascination . . . a tour de force.” —The New York Times“Shocking . . . unrelenting in its intensity . . . you won’t be able to put it down.” —Cosmopolitan“A remarkable talent.” —Washington Post Book World
Synopsis
A provocative novel of jealousy and betrayal between two rival sisters from New York Times-bestselling author Josephine Hart
Ruth calls herself a malevolent creature, ruled since childhood by hatred and envy for her adopted sister, Elizabeth. She grew up in Elizabeth's shadow, always falling short of her goodness and generosity, constantly resenting her very presence in the family. As they grow old, Ruth sets out to destroy her without guilt or hesitation.
Ruth will strike Elizabeth where she's most vulnerable--she will steal her husband and send her collapsing into ruin. Written in Hart's concise, striking prose,
Sin is a powerful and compulsively readable exploration of hate--and the destruction and tragedy it begets.
Synopsis
The New York Times-bestselling author of Damage takes on the sin of sisterly envy in a "shocking" psychological thriller "unrelenting in its intensity" (Cosmopolitan).
Ruth calls herself a malevolent creature, ruled since childhood by hatred and envy for her adopted sister, Elizabeth. She grew up in Elizabeth's shadow, always falling short of her goodness and generosity, constantly resenting her very presence in the family. As they grow old, Ruth sets out to destroy her without guilt or hesitation.
Ruth will strike Elizabeth where she's most vulnerable--she will steal her husband and send her collapsing into ruin. Written in Hart's concise, striking prose, Sin is a powerful and compulsively readable exploration of hate--and the destruction and tragedy it begets.
Synopsis
A provocative novel of jealousy and betrayal between two rival sisters
The classic novel from New York Times bestselling author Josephine Hart—now available as an ebookRuth calls herself a malevolent creature, ruled since childhood by hatred and envy for her adopted sister, Elizabeth. She grew up in Elizabeth’s shadow, always falling short of her goodness and generosity, constantly resenting her very presence in the family. As they grow old, Ruth sets out to destroy her without guilt or hesitation. Ruth will strike Elizabeth where she’s most vulnerable—she will steal her husband and send her collapsing into ruin. Written in Hart’s concise, striking prose, Sin is a powerful and compulsively readable exploration of hate—and the destruction and tragedy it begets.
About the Author
Josephine Hart’s international bestselling novels include Damage, Sin, Oblivion, and The Truth About Love. Born and raised in Ireland, she has also produced several successful plays in London’s West End. Prior to becoming a writer, Hart worked in publishing and established the Gallery Poets and West End Poetry Hour. She lives in London.