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Queen Bee

AuthorJane Fallon

NarratorJo Joyner

Duration10h 8m

CategoriesAdult Fiction, Novels

PublisherPenguin Books Ltd

VersionUnabridged

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Brought to you by Penguin. Welcome to The Close - a beautiful street of mansions, where gorgeous Stella is the indisputable Queen Bee . . . It is here that Laura, seeking peace and privacy after her marriage falls apart, rents a tiny studio. Unfortunately, her arrival upsets suspicious Stella - who fears Laura has designs on her fianc‚, Al. When Laura stumbles on the big secret Al is hiding, suddenly Stella's perfectly controlled world, and Laura's future, are threatened. Taking a chance on beating Al at his own twisted game, these two former strangers are fast becoming friends. But has Laura forgotten that revenge always comes with a sting in the tail?

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Claire 21 Sep 2022

Sensational

This summer read is a must as it keeps you hooked from beginning to end. A story of how Laura, a hardworking and no nonsense woman, helps all those around her to better themselves before becoming unlikely friends. Kept a smile on my face through out!

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