Description

In the sun-drenched South of France, a prestigious writers’ retreat promises inspiration, seclusion, and the perfect setting to sharpen a novel—but beneath its idyllic surface, tensions are mounting. Australian bestseller Kat Hale arrives hoping to escape the pressure of her stalled second book, only to find herself drawn into unsettling questions about the retreat’s celebrated host, Helen Thorne. As the boundaries between fiction and reality begin to blur, Kat must decide how far she can trust her fellow writers—and whether pursuing the truth could place her in the path of a far more dangerous story. Atmospheric and sharply suspenseful, this twisty thriller explores ambition, reputation, manipulation, and the seductive power of a well-crafted narrative.

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ebook

Affirm Press

Published Jan 1, 2026

320 pages

ISBN: 9781761821691

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First Published

2026

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for The Writers Retreat by Victoria Brownlee.

Violence
Death/Grief
Psychological Abuse