Trahison
(Book)

First published in Iceland, in Icelandic, as: Svik.

"Burned out and traumatised by her horrifying experiences around the world, aid worker Úrsula has returned to Iceland. She accepts a high-profile government role. On her first day in the post, Úrsula promises to help a mother seeking justice for her daughter, who had been raped by a policeman, and life in high office soon becomes much more harrowing than Úrsula could ever have imagined. A homeless man is stalking her - but is he hounding her, or warning her of some danger? And why has the death of her father in police custody so many years earlier reared its head again? As Úrsula is drawn into dirty politics, facing increasingly deadly threats, the lives of her stalker, her bodyguard and even a witch-like cleaning lady intertwine. Small betrayals become large ones, and the stakes are raised ever higher... Exploring the harsh worlds of politics, police corruption and misogyny, Betrayal is a relevant, powerful, fast-paced thriller that feels just a little bit too real..." -,goodreads.com

"Rétrospectivement, c'est la promesse faite par Ursula son premier jour de travail qui l'a menée à sa perte". C'est dur de faire de la politique pour une femme même si on est habituée au danger des zones de guerre ou de maladie. Comment mesurer les limites de la perversité du monde politique quand on est novice? Comment réagir lorsqu'on devient la cible systématique de violentes attaques sur les réseaux sociaux, que les médias traquent vos paroles et vos attitudes, qu'on est l'objet d'une attention faussement compatissante mais réellement méprisante de la part de ses collègues politiques? Qu'on doit engager un garde du corps parce qu'on est harcelée? On s'entoure de gens dans lesquels on a confiance. Mais la trahison ne vient-elle pas toujours des plus proches?" --,Back cover

In French.