Jennie and Martha became friends when Martha moved in next door to Jennie. At least, Jennie thought they were friends. Jennie admired everything about Martha - her house, her gorgeous husband, her bohemian clothes and exotic children's names. And Martha seemed to take to motherhood so effortlessly and confidently, while for Jennie it was all such an effort. Martha tolerated Jennie, took her on holiday, helped her with the children - but all the time she was wondering how much longer she could stand living next door to her.

As time went on, the roles seemed to reverse. As Jennie became more independent, more successful, Martha's life was falling apart. At times they seemed less like friends, more like sworn enemies. Their relationship became bitter, twisted - a relationship that only one of them could survive....

Reserved for EllyMae58 in the Guess My Book Contest on 02/14 :)

I really enjoyed this Brit Crime book! I loved how one chapter was one Jennie and the next chapter was Martha. It was also really interesting to see how each one viewed the other and each person's take on issues that would arise between them.

I'll definately have to check out if there are more books by Gillian White.