The Final Hours of Muriel Hinchcliffe M.B.E : A delicious novel of a friendship gone sour, jealousy and the ultimate revenge… (Hardback)Claire ParkinRecommended Books

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In “The Final Hours of Muriel Hinchcliffe M.B.E,” Claire Parkin delivers a deliciously dark debut novel that delves into the intricate web of friendship, jealousy, and the ultimate pursuit of revenge. Hailed as “dark and twisted, comic and toxic” by Jenny Colgan, and praised as “shocking and compelling” by the Daily Mail, this gripping tale is a rollercoaster ride of emotions that will leave readers breathless until the very end.

Muriel, a former bestselling romantic novelist, and Ruth, a journalist, have been inseparable since childhood, sharing every aspect of their lives—even the most vicious of fights couldn’t tear them apart. Now, fate has brought them together under one roof in North London, with Ruth assuming the role of caregiver as Muriel’s health deteriorates. Their days pass in a haze of Scrabble games, arguments, and reconciliations, their bond fraught with scars from years of intertwined existence.

But when Muriel makes a shocking and sinister announcement one afternoon, Ruth’s world is turned upside down, plunging her into a vortex of chaos and uncertainty. With the revelation, the very foundation of their relationship crumbles, leaving Ruth to grapple with the aftermath and navigate the treacherous waters of betrayal and vengeance.

Parkin’s debut is an intensely gripping narrative that explores the darker facets of friendship, jealousy, and the thirst for retribution. With echoes of A Tidy Ending and Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, “The Final Hours of Muriel Hinchcliffe M.B.E” is a compelling journey into the depths of human emotion—a tale that will leave readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly devouring every twist and turn until the stunning conclusion.