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'Atmospheric and page-turning, The Escape is this winter’s The Hunting Party' – Veronica HenryFrom bestselling author Ruth Kelly, The Escape is an electrifying thriller of influencers, secrets and lies set in a grand mansion in rural France. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Sarah Pearse.The Perfect OfferWhen struggling influencer couple Adele and Jack post a crowdfunding video online, they’re amazed when a mysterious benefactor offers to buy them a crumbling French chateau. It’s the lifeline they need to leave all their troubles behind.The Perfect DreamFor Adele, it’s a dream come true. She will post videos of the renovation as thousands of online subscribers follow their journey. But the chateau is not all it seems and the local community is far from welcoming.The Perfect NightmareThen Adele’s videos suddenly stop. Her sister Erin visits to make sure she’s OK, but the couple have vanished. Between the obsession of Adele’s fans and the claustrophobic secrecy of the nearby town, Erin must unravel the shocking truth behind the couple’s disappearance . . .'A deliciously dark look at the world of influencers set against the backdrop of a glamorous French chateau - tense and shocking' – Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet

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'Couldn't put this down. Read it in two days' Five Star Reader Review‘A deliciously addictive thriller’ – TM Logan, author of The Holiday and The MotherDeath and mayhem erupt on an exclusive island as it plays host to a reality television show like no other . . . From bestselling author Ruth Kelly, The Villa is an electrifying summer read, perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Catherine Cooper.A VILLA IN PARADISEIt’s destined to be the ultimate reality TV show. Ten contestants. A luxurious villa on a private island. Every moment streamed live to a global audience who have total control over those competing for the cash prize.A JOURNALIST UNDERCOVERReporter Laura is told to get the inside scoop on her fellow contestants. But once the games begin, she soon finds herself at the mercy of a ruthless producer willing to do anything to increase viewer numbers.A REALITY SHOW TO DIE FORThere is more to every contestant than meets the eye, including Laura. They all have secrets they’d like to keep buried, and the pressure in paradise quickly reaches boiling point. How far will the contestants go to secure audience votes? And would somebody really kill to win?'A scorching, smouldering, turbo-charged cocktail of sun, sex and secrets' – Veronica HenryReaders are loving The Villa:'This really kept me reading through some late nights and I couldn't wait to see how it ended' Five Star Reader Review'This was a really addictive read!' Five Star Reader Review'Fast-paced and exciting' Five Star Reader Review'I absolutely loved this; it was exactly the book I needed right now' Five Star Reader Review

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READERS LOVE THIS BOOK AND YOU WILL TOO!'Bursting at the seams with charm and appeal!' 'Idyllic...a perfect beach read!''I can't wait to see what Ruth writes next!'Dreaming of your next holiday to escape the cold? Let Ruth Kelly transport you away to the sunny climes of Provence. Ava needs to escape.Stuck in a dead-end job, her husband Mark has left her with a mountain of debt and no clue as to when he'll be back. When she receives the news that her grandfather has passed away, Ava is shocked to learn he has left his entire vineyard, Chateau Saint Clair, to her.Fresh coffee and croissants for breakfast, a glass of red with the handsome local waiter Jacques; Ava starts to feel quite at home. But it would be madness to walk away from her marriage, to take a chance on a place she fell for as a child - wouldn't it?Fans of Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Veronica Henry will want to join Ava for a glass of wine as the sun sets on the terrace at Chateau Saint Clair.

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