About the book: 2020 / A heady mixture of "The Devil Wears Prada" and "Gone Girl" with tart notes of "Cruella" from the fashion editor of the Times newspaper. For more than ten years she has written for publications such as Vogue, Financial Times and The Guardian. True, exclusive details of the underbelly of the fashion world from an industry worker. An exciting thriller about how quickly a successful life can go downhill if you lose self-confidence, succumbing to fears and soul-searching. About female friendship and hatred. About the problems of pregnancy and motherhood. And of course about the power of social networks, which can distort our perception of reality, destroy our lives, relationships with loved ones... A laconic, but bright and catchy style that allows you to vividly imagine what is happening. A sudden ending that is almost impossible to predict. She took your place - for a while. But what if it's forever? Everyone is jealous of Margot Jones. A brilliant career in a glamor magazine, a loving husband, a beautiful home, a sophisticated wardrobe, and now her long-awaited first child - who doesn’t dream of being in her place? Therefore, for journalist Maggie Beecher, taking maternity leave in Margot’s place is a chance to change her life. She seems to have no ambition to match the magnificent Margot Jones and realizes that she is nothing more than a temporary replacement. But are Maggie's motives really so innocent? And what happens when Margot wants her old life back? Maggie Beecher doesn't give anything away for nothing... This is a gripping thriller about how quickly a successful life can go downhill if you lose self-confidence, succumbing to fears and soul-searching. About female friendship and hatred. About the problems of pregnancy and motherhood. And, of course, about the power of social networks, which can distort our perception of reality, destroy our lives, relationships with loved ones... “Tense, stylish, exciting... This novel satisfied all my passions for thrillers and my love for gossip about the fashion world.” — Lucy Foley "A brilliant debut... a suspenseful psychological thriller... Walker's inside knowledge of the world of fashion is captivating, and the superb plot will keep you up all night and nervously turning the pages." — The Times “An intriguing and suspenseful book. It is a must read." — Claire Mackintosh “Female friendship, fashion and bitter rivalry make for an intriguing debut novel.” — Grazia “Nothing has captivated me this much since Gone Girl.” I couldn't tear myself away. This is a masterpiece." — Emma Gannon “I was completely engrossed in New Girl.” In this gripping debut, Harriet Walker paints all the shades of gray between friendship and rivalry. I recommend." — Louise Candlish "A gritty look at women's deepest insecurities in the intriguing debut of a Times fashion editor." — Woman Home “An extraordinary thriller that I couldn’t put down. A beautifully written, tense and frightening story about a toxic friendship, insecurity and guilt. It deserves to be very popular." — Claire Douglas "A tense psychological thriller, a frightening and twisted exploration of the complexities of female friendship and rivalry." — Charlotte Philby