The Weekend Retreat: A Novel

A wealthy family's vacation at their lush winery estate becomes a weekend to kill for in this deliciously twisted novel of suspense

"Absolutely captivating! A riveting and immersive puzzle for fans of Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware." --Hank Phillippi Ryan

WINNER OF THE AGATHA AWARD

Every year, the illustrious Van Ness siblings, heirs to a copper fortune, gather at their secluded winery estate for a joint birthday celebration. It's a tradition they've followed nearly all their lives, and now they are back with their significant others for a much-needed weekend of rest and relaxation, away from the public spotlight.

With lavish comforts, gorgeous scenery, and indulgent drinking, the trip should be the perfect escape. But it soon becomes clear that even a remote idyllic getaway can't keep out the problems simmering in each of their lives. As old tensions are reignited, the three couples are pushed to the edge. Will their secrets destroy them, or will they destroy each other first? And who's been watching them from beyond the vineyard gates?

When a torrential rainstorm hits, plunging them into darkness, the answers prove all too deadly...

"Clever... [A] satisfying mash-up of Succession and Agatha Christie." --Publishers Weekly

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Published Dec 26, 2023

352 pages

Average rating: 6.47

19 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

cbell9626
May 17, 2024
6/10 stars
It was an ok read. The mystery part of it wasn’t as big of a shock that I thought it was going to be. Wished there had been a little bit more spicy secrets than what the author put together. This read dragged as well.
Pavlinas
Feb 05, 2024
6/10 stars
A bit slow, very dramatic closed door mystery. There was lots going on and it was just dragging a bit. Good storyline about a rich family issues, resentment, and traditions.

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