An evening of perfect preparation. A night of uninvited chaos.In her stylish apartment, the hostess is hard at work. She folds linen napkins, arranges wildflowers and cues up algorithmically chosen soft jazz to project an effortless cool.Every detail is chosen with care, which makes it all the more galling when her guests arrive late and already drunk. As small talk becomes slurred confessions and lost inhibitions, the hostess struggles to maintain control over an evening far beyond her wildest imaginings.The breakout hit about a dinner party that goes deliciously wrong:Irresistible. . . astute observations on the absurd theatre of aspirational living in the age of social media New StatesmanBrilliantly clever Irish TimesA moreish story. . . akin to Vincenzo Latronicos Perfection GuardianClever, amusing. . . to be consuming in one sitting Daily MailDeliciously unsettling and thoroughly enjoyable Aysegül Savas, author of The AnthropologistsAs pleasurable as a case of Crémant Claire Powell, author of At the TableBeautiful writing StylistFor anyone who enjoys food, this is a must read! ????? Goodreads ReviewerSharp, darkly funny. . . it kept me fully engaged from start to finish ????? Goodreads Reviewer