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From the acclaimed author of 'Castles in the Air' comes this novel of teenage jealousy and desire. No library descriptions found. |
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The title of the book, "Envy" is a good choice, as Diane is so full of envy that soon, a plan hatches in her mind, that she is determined to make this rich life of Isabelle's her own. Diane leaves her own home and begins staying with Isabelle's family, which consists of Isabelle, her mother Phileda & father Geoffrey. During a party, Diane subtly seduces Geoffrey and there is a sexual encounter in the back seat of a car. Diane insinuates a rape has occurred and Phileda throws Geoffrey out of the house. Isabelle is horrified, as is her mother, and Diane is treated with kid gloves, and for all intents and purposes, becomes a member of the family.
Eventually Isabelle goes off to university and Diane slowly manipulates her way into Phileda's heart, as she tries to usurp Isabelle's place as #1 daughter. When Isabelle returns from university, she brings along her new boyfriend, Adrian. Once again, Diane sees what Isabelle has, and determines that she will do anything to have it too.
This short novel is full of drama, and a study of how Diane manipulates each person she comes into contact with, in order to achieve her goal of taking what she never had. It had a slightly slow start, but after a few pages, the story really took off and I was riveted, turning pages into the night.
The shocking ending made this a real winner. Highly recommend this excellent book! ( )