The Second(2018)
The persona of a celebrated author is threatened when her best friend and muse reveals the dark secret behind her first novel's provenance, igniting an incendiary tale of sex, lies and betrayal.
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The Writer
The Muse
The Publisher
The Brother
The Detective
The Favourite
The Senior Detective
The Bookstore Owner
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