There is a family and their other halves on holiday at a wellness retreat which is set on an island off the coast of Devon. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy your stay.“Īs the book starts it is very reminiscent of Sarah Pearse’s previous book – lots of middle class people in a holiday environment, and again there were a lot of names and connections to juggle in your head – but you can’t blame the author for sticking to a format that worked so well with her debut novel which was a Sunday Times best seller! Stick together and please ignore any rumours you might have heard about the island and its history.Īs soon as the weather clears, we will arrange boats to take you back to the mainland. We believe her death was a tragic accident, though DS Elin Warner has arrived on the island to investigate.Ī storm has been forecast, but do not panic. “ This is a warning for all our guests at the wellness retreat.Ī woman’s body has been found at the bottom of the cliff beneath the yoga pavilion. I hadn’t realised at that point that it’s the next book in a series featuring DS Elin Warner – so that was a surprise when I started reading.įor those of you who actually read the blurb before picking up a book, here it is: I was offered an advance review copy of The Retreat by NetGalley – and having really enjoyed her previous book, The Sanatorium, I jumped at the chance.
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