The Family Retreat

When Rob decides the family needs to get away for the summer Jess is not convinced - won''t all the things they''re escaping be waiting for them on their return? But the kids are thrilled, and before long their idyllic little cottage, the sea air, and the feel of skin sticky from sun-cream, lollies and sand, begins to work its magic. Jess allows herself to sink into the holiday vibes - the family even make holiday friends. As the summer heat intensifies Jess - ever vigilant - unearths a secret - a problem she''s sure she can help solve. But things are not always as they seem. The water may look inviting but even the gentlest looking waves can hide the deadliest undercurrents. This summer Jess is determined to fix things where she''s failed before, but life is rarely that simple. This holiday is going to end in a way she could never have imagined . . .

About the author

Bev was a clinical psychologist in the NHS for many years. She currently works as an organisational consultant in mental health and other services. She lives in London with her family.

Product details

• Authors: Bev Thomas
• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.08.2022
• EAN: 9780571349562
• ISBN: 978-0-571-34956-2
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 153 mm x 234 mm x 22 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; FICTION / General, Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), FICTION / Thrillers / Crime, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Abuse / Domestic Partner Abuse, FICTION / Thrillers / Suspense, Seasonal interest: Summer, Thriller / suspense, Holidays & seasonal interest, Psychological thriller, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary