Wealth, power, and wickedness - welcome to one of the most malevolent families in the world! "The Devious" is a true page-turner: this captivating blend of thriller and family drama delights with delicious sophistication, wit, and shocking twists. Ed Shropshire seems to have hit the jackpot when he falls in love with his caregiver Kelly, who is about 50 years younger than him. However, Ed's sons are alarmed by their wealthy father's second spring. They see their inheritance slipping away and even ask their sister Alana, who has turned her back on the family for years, for help. The single mother initially does not care about her greedy brothers' concerns. It is only when the wedding is announced that she is willing to play a role in her brothers' plan. But soon it becomes unclear who is actually pursuing which goal. "This novel is a perfect mix of intrigue, drama, and mystery. Every revelation is so well-timed that you can hardly put it down; no character is safe from the lies of the others." - Booklist A clever thrill for fans of Cynthia d'Aprix Sweeney's "The Nest," Patricia Highsmith, or the series "Succession." Canadian author Elyse Friedman offers a sharp and nerve-wracking family novel that provides bitter insights into the world of the super-rich and a family that is rotten to the core, where only money reigns.