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In Catherine Steadman's thriller novel The Family Game, British author Harriet Reed navigates complex dynamics with her estranged fiancé Edward Holbeck's wealthy family after her bestselling novel's success and discovering her pregnancy. As Harriet integrates into the Holbeck family, she uncovers dark secrets, including a chilling tape-recording from Edward's father, Robert, leading to dangerous revelations that test her morals and endurance. This book contains depictions of abuse, psychological terror, and substance use disorder.