Claire Kendal
1 SeriesClaire Kendal is an acclaimed author of literary thriller novels. She also teaches English Literature and Creative Writing. Kendal resides in the South West of England with her family.
In "The Book of You" by Claire Kendal, university administrator Clarissa seeks refuge in jury duty to escape her colleague Rafe's unwanted advances. Rafe, an expert on dark folk tales, becomes increasingly obsessed with Clarissa after a drunken night together, which she regrets and questions the consent of. As Clarissa serves on the jury, each day away from work is a reprieve from Rafe's escalating fixation. The novel explores themes of obsession and the blurred lines of consent, keeping readers gripped by Clarissa's plight and her struggle to reclaim her autonomy.
