Scissors, Paper, Stone

A frank and beautiful story of damage, survival and restoration from an exhilarating literary voice. As Charles Redfern lies motionless in hospital, his wife Anne and daughter Charlotte are forced to confront their relationships with him – and with each other. Anne, once beautiful and clever, has paled in the shadow of her husband's dominance. Charlotte, meanwhile, is battling with her own inner darkness and is desperate to prevent her relationship with her not-yet-divorced lover from disintegrating. As the full truth of Charles's hold over them is brought to light, both women must reconcile themselves with the choices they have made, the secrets they have kept, and the uncertain future that now lies ahead of them. Elizabeth Day, the Sunday Times bestselling author, delivers yet another top-notch fiction in SCISSORS, PAPER, STONE. The book's intricate exploration of relationships and personal struggles solidifies its place as a bestselling book. For fans of David Nicholls (You Are Here), Dolly Alderton (Good Material), Maggie O'Farrell (Hamnet), Gabrielle Zevin (Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow), and Gillian Mcallister (Everything but the Truth).