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From the author of Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Damaged, the gripping story of a woman caught in a horrific cycle of abuse – and the desperate lengths she must go to, to escape.When Aisha spots an ad for a 'personal introductory service for professionals' in the newspaper, she could never have guessed it would lead to such a perfect marriage. But you should be careful what you wish for…Mark is sorry the first time he hits Aisha. His tears make her all the more determined to be a better wife; not to let herself down again. But however hard Aisha tries, she can't live up to Mark's impossible expectations – or escape his terrifying, violent temper. Soon she is trapped in a cycle of horrific abuse and imprisonment. And with two young children to protect, Aisha must draw on what strength she has left to find an escape.What follows is something so devastating it plunges Aisha into her darkest days yet. Is the price she must pay for freedom too high?
Aisha’s search for companionship through a professional service spirals into a harrowing struggle for survival when her seemingly perfect marriage descends into systematic abuse. As Mark’s violent temper escalates, Aisha finds herself trapped within the confines of her own home, forced to navigate his volatile moods while shielding her two young children from the escalating danger. The narrative follows her desperate, calculated attempts to reclaim her autonomy and secure a future for her family. Faced with impossible choices and the threat of total isolation, she must determine the ultimate cost of her liberation.
This novel reflects the author's established focus on the complexities of domestic trauma and the fragility of personal safety. The narrative structure emphasizes the slow erosion of the protagonist's agency, creating a sense of urgency that permeates the reading experience. Readers likely encounter a stark portrayal of the psychological toll exacted by coercive control and the difficult path toward independence. The story functions as a sobering examination of the lengths to which an individual will go to protect their children from harm.
Page Count:
304
Publication Date:
2015-01-20
Publisher:
Harper
ISBN-10:
0007299281
ISBN-13:
9780007299287
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