The Stepmother's Diary

The other day, I read my daughter's diaries. And let me share something with you. You might think you know what's going on in your family. But, believe me, you're wrong.

Sappho is in love. Her wedding day to Gavin marks the beginning of a new life, in which everything finally seems to make sense. But the happy bride hadn't reckoned with Isobel, Gavin's daughter…
To everyone, Isobel is a charming girl who welcomes her new stepmother with open arms. However, there is something that the cheerful family photos and the impeccable facade of their home do not reveal. Something with unpredictable consequences.

The evil stepmother is a classic figure in literature. From Cinderella to Hamlet, she is portrayed as a Machiavellian manipulator determined to undermine her husband's children. But reality is never that simple.
With the tenderness and insight that made Fay Weldon one of the most beloved English authors, The Stepmother's Diary is a disturbing and remarkable novel about contemporary family life.
A true modern-day fairy tale.