• A global publication with the U.K., Mistress of the Game is the first of two books written under the Sidney Sheldon name.
• William Morrow will continue its long tradition of publishing Sidney Sheldon novels in the vein of the highly successful Eric Van Lustbader/Robert Ludlum Bourne novels. Tilly Bagshawe vividly capture's the master's voice and narrative skill in a compelling novel sure to enthrall his many fans.
• Sidney Sheldon was the author of seventeen previous bestselling novels, many which remain perennial bestsellers in paperback, with sales of approximately two million copies per title.
• A #1 New York Times bestseller, Master of the Game is one of Sheldon’s best known books. It was made into a hugely popular miniseries in the 1980s, and its enticing, addictive storyline is ripe for a new generation of readers to discover and enjoy.

Sidney Sheldon introduced the glamorous, scheming Blackwell Family and their unforgettable matriarch, Kate, in his worldwide bestseller Master of the Game. Now, a generation has passed, and as the world has changed, so too have the Blackwells. Yet the intervening years have not lessened their drama or talent for manipulation, domination, and passion. Though Kate is long gone, the children of her beloved granddaughters, Eve and Alexandra, battle to carry on her fierce legacy. But in a family rife with secrets—murder, disfigurement, secret identities, and a twisted sense of honor—the player who wins the game may be the only one who can survive.

Full of the late master’s trademark elements—remarkable characters, dazzling plotting, and a page-turning narrative style—this sizzling sequel is sure to enthrall Sheldon fans and introduce his enduring brand to legions more.