Deadlier than the Male

Lily Marsden thought she had it all with Charlie, two blissful years, a love worth defying his family for. But after his sudden death, her second marriage becomes a nightmare of abuse and control. When she decides her husband Jonathan deserves more than just a divorce, Lily takes matters into her own hands. Murder, it turns out, is just the beginning. With a suspicious stepdaughter, a nosy private detective, and a mounting trail of bodies, Lily must use every ounce of wit, beauty, and ruthlessness to stay ahead. From the glittering coast of the south of France to the alleys of Morocco, Lily plays a deadly game of seduction and survival. But when MI5 - and the KGB - come calling, Lily is drawn towards an even more dangerous world. A woman with nothing left to lose and everything to hide, Lily reinvents herself again and again?until her past finally catches up with her. Twisted, thrilling, and darkly irresistible, Deadlier than the male is a gripping tale of reinvention, betrayal, and one unforgettable woman's journey from grieving widow to international fugitive.