The book "Precipice" by Robert Harris was indeed a Richard & Judy Book Club pick. The novel tells a story of political intrigue and a secret affair, interwoven with the backdrop of the world on the brink of World War I. The book's main premise revolves around a passionate love affair between Prime Minister H.H. Asquith and a younger woman, Venetia Stanley, which becomes entangled in matters of national security. A young intelligence officer is tasked with investigating a leak of secret documents, and the affair becomes a central point of the investigation. The Richard & Judy Book Club chose "Precipice" for its compelling blend of fact and fiction, exploring how sexual intrigue can influence political events. 

Author Robert Harris