Nine months pregnant, Trudy lives in a London terraced house gone to seed. John, her husband, is not here - but his property-developing brother Claude is a regular visitor. Claude has seamy designs on both the house and his sister-in-law, and Trudy finds herself entranced by him. Soon the pair hatch a plan to permanently remove John from the scene by poisoning one of his favourite fruit smoothies. But there is a witness to their plot: the inquisitive, perceptive, and vengeful resident of Trudy's womb ...
Ian McEwan
Ian McEwan is a British author known for his novel "Atonement," a powerful exploration of guilt and redemption. His literary style is characterized by precise prose and intricate storytelling. McEwan's contributions to literature include his ability to delve into complex moral dilemmas and psychological depths with profound insight.
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