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The Vacation House: A Novel
Written by Jane Shemilt
Narrated by Amalia Vitale
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
4/5
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Family
Power Dynamics
Friendship
Betrayal
Relationships
Fish Out of Water
Forbidden Love
Love Triangle
Mentorship
Loyal Friend
Damsel in Distress
Haunted Protagonist
Hidden Truth
Innocent Victim
Dysfunctional Family
Secrets
Self-Discovery
Trust
Coming of Age
Therapy
About this audiobook
The Edgar-nominated, #1 internationally bestselling author of The Daughter and The Playground weaves a breathtaking tale of betrayal, family, and secrets from the past in this crackling novel of psychological suspense.
Two women. Two secrets. One terrible night.
PAXOS, GREECE
The vacation house is a luxurious getaway for a wealthy English family, windows open to sun and the sea, a sparkling swimming pool, and a verdant garden. One hot summer night, while the parents and their friends drink wine and amuse themselves, a young woman—the teenage daughter of the Greek caretaker—ventures for a walk on their private beach. Her life will never be the same again.
LONDON, ENGLAND, TEN YEARS LATER
Julia is the perfect spouse and mother. Slender, blonde, expensively dressed, she’s the classic “yummy mummy” of high society: cook, organizer, arm candy, and speechwriter to her influential husband.
But behind her winning smile is a stifled woman trapped in a gilded cage, stricken with anxiety and perfectionism. When Julia meets Laurel, a therapist who promises to help her find fulfillment, Julia opens herself up to the hope of a different future.
BOUND BY THE PAST
What happened in Greece all those years ago that binds these two women together? And will uncovering the truth destroy everything… or set them free?
LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperCollins
Release dateDec 26, 2023
ISBN9780063243606
Author
Jane Shemilt
Jane Shemilt’s debut novel, Daughter, was a Sunday Times #2 bestseller, selected for the Richard & Judy Book Club, shortlisted for the Edgar Award and the Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize, and went on to become the bestselling debut novel of 2014. She and her husband, a professor of neurosurgery, have five children and live in Bristol. Her books have sold over 700,000 copies worldwide, and she has been published in 23 territories.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Jan 3, 2025
Predictable and full of cliches, but kept me listening. There were a few problems in the plot too, but the writing wasn't bad, particularly the descriptive writing. Recommended for those nursing a cold and wanting to be entertained without having to think too much. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 28, 2024
Okay Jane Shemilt! I see you!! What a PHENOMENAL example of a page turning, original & engaging psych thriller. This book gives me hope that there are still creative minds out there writing new stories with strong, believable characters. She beautifully weaves details from two different timelines & perspectives without losing me…and in the end, EVERY last piece comes together. An absolute brilliant book and must read/listen, especially if you’re a psych-thriller nut like me!