The Party (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780573707360)

Janet hosts an intimate gathering of friends in her London home to celebrate her political ascension. After her acerbic best friend and others arrive, some with dramatic news to share, an announcement by Janet's husband provokes a series of revelations. As the sophisticated soir e starts to unravel, a night that began with champagne soon ends with arguments, shouting, and a pointed gun.