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Taking Control

by Una-Mary Parker
RM33.00 MYR Now RM26.00 MYR Save 21%
Taking Control
Taking Control

Drama of power, secrets, and high society.

If you're drawn to the world of glitz, secrets, and power struggles, "Taking Control" could intrigue you. Una-Mary Parker's knack for intertwining the lives of the elite with suspenseful plots means you'll be delving into a story where every page turns the screws of a well-crafted drama. A great choice if you're in the mood for a book that offers an escape into a different, more glamorous yet tumultuous world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Taking Control

by Una-Mary Parker
RM33.00 MYR Now RM26.00 MYR Save 21%
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ISBN: 9780747251392
Authors: Una-Mary Parker
Publisher: Headline Book Pub Ltd
Date of Publication: 1997-04-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.88
(rated by 50 readers)
 

Drama of power, secrets, and high society.

If you're drawn to the world of glitz, secrets, and power struggles, "Taking Control" could intrigue you. Una-Mary Parker's knack for intertwining the lives of the elite with suspenseful plots means you'll be delving into a story where every page turns the screws of a well-crafted drama. A great choice if you're in the mood for a book that offers an escape into a different, more glamorous yet tumultuous world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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