A Cast of Smiles by Amanda Brookfield

Veronica’s group of friends are well-to-do professionals, intent on keeping up a charade of well-being and success. On the surface everything is Julian and Veronica get married; Teddy tells good jokes; Gloria chases men. Trouble brews, however, when the sinister Katherine Vermont becomes obsessed with the deceitful activities of her ex-lover, Julian. The tragedy that finally erupts shows the high price that can be paid for emotional dishonesty — to oneself as well as to others.