Fabulous reads: ‘Queen of domestic noir’ Gail Schimmel returns with new novel
Book overview - The Finish Line by Gail Schimmel
The Finish Line, Gail Schimmel, Pan Macmillan, ISBN: 9781770109247
Brenda has always worked hard to fit in – from her school days, when her talent in athletics gave her access to a richer world, to marriage to her soulmate, which bound her to that world.
It’s hard to know how much of her discomfort comes from the ongoing presence of Denver in her life. From the time when they were the two fastest girls in the athletics team, through years of marriage and parenthood, Denver has always offered friendship, worthy competition … and simmering resentment.
When Brenda realises that Denver is a threat to her family’s well-being, there’s nothing she won’t do to protect them. And Denver will do anything to protect herself. After years of rivalry, who will cross the finish line first?
“A sharply realised dark portrait of South African suburbia that you will both recognise and be unnerved by. Gail Schimmel once again shows why she is the queen of domestic noir.” – Amy Heydenrych
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gail Schimmel lives in Johannesburgh with her husband and two children. The Finish Line is her eighth page-turning novel, following Little Secrets and Never Tell a Lie. Gail is an admitted attorney and is currently the CEO of the Advertising Regulatory Board.
