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DS Elin Warner returns in the addictive new thriller from the No.1 Sunday Times and Top Ten New York Times bestselling author of 2021's biggest-selling debut, The Sanatorium.
Most are here to recharge and refresh. But someone's here for revenge...
An idyllic wellness retreat has opened on an island off the coast of Devon, promising rest and relaxation - but the island itself, known locally as Reaper's Rock, has a dark past. Once the playground of a serial killer, it's rumored to be cursed.
A woman is found dead below the yoga pavilion in what seems to be a tragic fall. But DS Elin Warner soon learns that the victim wasn't a guest - she wasn't meant to be on the island at all. The longer Elin stays, the more secrets she uncovers. And when someone else drowns in a diving incident, Elin begins to suspect that the old stories about the island are true.
Because history seems to be repeating itself - and the guests might not make it home alive...
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The Retreat - A Novel
Sarah Pearse
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Will you brave The Retreat? The new bestselling thriller from the
author of The Sanatorium. ** A TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**
**SARAH PEARSE HAS NOW SOLD MORE THAN ONE MILLION COPIES
WORLDWIDE** They couldn't wait to stay here. An idyllic wellness
retreat has opened on an island off the coast of Devon, promising
rest and relaxation - but the island itself, known locally as
Reaper's Rock, has a dark past. Once the playground of a serial
killer, it's rumored to be cursed. But now they can't leave. A
woman is found dead below the yoga pavilion in what seems to be a
tragic fall. But DS Elin Warner soon learns that the victim wasn't
a guest - she wasn't meant to be on the island at all. And they
would do anything to escape . . . The longer Elin stays, the more
secrets she uncovers. And when someone else drowns in a diving
incident, Elin begins to suspect that the old stories about the
island are true. Because history seems to be repeating itself - and
the guests might not make it home alive . . . --------- Readers
enjoyed their stay at The Retreat : 'If The Sanatorium was all
about the atmosphere, The Retreat is all about the tension.' *****
'Fast paced, tense, suspenseful and unpredictable, I loved it!'
***** 'Wow what a book!' ***** 'We all fancy a spa break don't we?
Well don't include me after reading this book. It had me hooked
from start to finish.' ***** 'Atmospheric and blisteringly
exciting.' ***** --------- 'Pearse goes from strength to strength
in The Retreat. The suspense inexorably builds to a stunning
climax. An added treat is the return of Elin Warner, who is a
fascinating character one can only root for.' David Baldacci, No.1
Sunday Times bestselling author of Mercy 'A world-class thriller
writer. Superb. Pre-order it now. ' Steve Cavanagh, Sunday Times
bestselling author of Thirteen 'The Retreat recalls the one-by-one
nerve-shredding of Agatha Christie at her darkest. A fresh, daring,
irresistible thriller.' A. J. Finn, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling
author of The Woman in the Window 'A eerie, atmospheric thriller
that will have you looking over your shoulder as you read. A
wonderfully chilling story of grief, revenge, and family secrets.
An absorbing escape!' Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling
author of The Push 'Full of foreboding and high-stakes tension,
Sarah Pearse's latest is a page-turner. The past doesn't stay
buried for long, at sea or on land, and what comes to the surface
is both shocking and chilling.' Nita Prose, Sunday Times
bestselling author of The Maid 'The Retreat was so atmospheric and
hold-your-breath tense with cleverly executed twists and a finale
that gave me the chills. Brilliant!' Claire Douglas, Sunday Times
bestselling author of The Couple at No.9
Will you brave The Retreat this summer? The new bestselling
thriller from the author of The Sanatorium. They couldn't wait to
stay here. An idyllic wellness retreat has opened on an island off
the coast of Devon, promising rest and relaxation - but the island
itself, known locally as Reaper's Rock, has a dark past. Once the
playground of a serial killer, it's rumored to be cursed. But now
they can't leave. A woman is found dead below the yoga pavilion in
what seems to be a tragic fall. But DS Elin Warner soon learns that
the victim wasn't a guest - she wasn't meant to be on the island at
all. And they would do anything to escape . . . The longer Elin
stays, the more secrets she uncovers. And when someone else drowns
in a diving incident, Elin begins to suspect that the old stories
about the island are true. Because history seems to be repeating
itself - and the guests might not make it home alive . . .
--------- Readers enjoyed their stay at The Retreat : 'If The
Sanatorium was all about the atmosphere, The Retreat is all about
the tension.' 'Fast paced, tense, suspenseful and unpredictable, I
loved it!' 'Wow what a book!' 'We all fancy a spa break don't we?
Well don't include me after reading this book. It had me hooked
from start to finish.' 'Atmospheric and blisteringly exciting.'
--------- 'Pearse goes from strength to strength in The Retreat.
The suspense inexorably builds to a stunning climax. An added treat
is the return of Elin Warner, who is a fascinating character one
can only root for.' David Baldacci, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling
author of Mercy 'A world-class thriller writer. Superb. Pre-order
it now. ' Steve Cavanagh, Sunday Times bestselling author of
Thirteen 'The Retreat recalls the one-by-one nerve-shredding of
Agatha Christie at her darkest. A fresh, daring, irresistible
thriller.' A. J. Finn, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The
Woman in the Window 'A eerie, atmospheric thriller that will have
you looking over your shoulder as you read. A wonderfully chilling
story of grief, revenge, and family secrets. An absorbing escape!'
Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Push 'Full
of foreboding and high-stakes tension, Sarah Pearse's latest is a
page-turner. The past doesn't stay buried for long, at sea or on
land, and what comes to the surface is both shocking and chilling.'
Nita Prose, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Maid 'The
Retreat was so atmospheric and hold-your-breath tense with cleverly
executed twists and a finale that gave me the chills. Brilliant!'
Claire Douglas, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Couple at
No.9
'The Sanatorium will keep you checking over your shoulder. This
spine-tingling, atmospheric thriller has it all: an eerie Alpine
setting, sharp prose, and twists you'll never see coming. A
must-read.' Richard Osman 'An eerie, atmospheric novel that had me
completely on the edge of my seat.' Reese Witherspoon *WATERSTONES
THRILLER OF THE MONTH* *HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD* *THE NO.1
SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER* *A REESE WITHERSPOON BOOKCLUB PICK* *CRIME
BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE 2022 FINGERPRINT AWARDS* *COLD AS ICE AWARD
WINNER AT 2022 DEAD GOOD READERS AWARDS* A beautiful, eerie hotel
in the Swiss Alps, recently converted from an abandoned sanatorium,
is the last place Detective Elin Warner wants to be. But her
estranged brother has invited her there for his engagement party,
and she feels she has no choice but to accept. Arriving in the
midst of a threatening storm, Elin immediately feels on edge. And
things only get worse when they wake the next morning to find her
brother's fiancee is missing. With access to the hotel cut off, the
guests begin to panic. But this is only the first disappearance.
Everyone's in danger - and anyone could be next . . .
____________________ 'The Sanatorium is an absolutely splendid
Gothic thriller.' A. J. Finn 'One of the best books of 2021 [...]
guaranteed to give you goosebumps.' Woman & Home 'I absolutely
loved The Sanatorium - it gave me all the wintry thrills and
chills.' Lucy Foley 'A menacing, creepy debut [...] echoes of
Hitchcock and du Maurier.' Daily Mail 'A chillingly vivid thriller
in a fantastic setting.' T. M. Logan Readers love The Sanatorium:
***** 'Thrilling, chilling - a tingles down my spine type of read.'
***** 'Imagine a universe where Agatha Christie and Stephen King
collaborated on a book.' ***** 'Sarah Pearse wastes no time in
ramping up the tension and is clearly destined to be a master of
this genre.' Don't miss The Retreat, the addictive new thriller
from the global bestselling author of The Sanatorium.
Against the commonly held opinion that ancient Judaism was an
artless culture, this sumptuously illustrated book offers new ways
of looking at art in Jewish antiquity. Leading experts, under the
editorship of Sarah Pearce, skilfully explore different functions
of images in relation to their prohibition by the Second of the Ten
Commandments. The visual world of ancient Judaism often reflects a
tense confrontation between Mediterranean, artful classical culture
and the image-filled, yet law-inspired biblical literature. Readers
will encounter a rich collection of objects and texts analysed in
different contexts, from Solomon s Temple to late antiquity. The
imageless God of monotheistic Judaism combated the polytheistic
cults of Israel s neighbours with the use of symbols. Figurative,
floral and geometrical embellishments of synagogues served as
decoration and not for worship. Narrative biblical scenes in the
Dura-Europos synagogue played an educational and political role in
Jewish society on the outskirts of the Roman Empire. Antique Jewish
art exercised a profound influence on medieval Islam and even on
the modern Western visual world. This book is aimed at both the
scholarly world and all readers interested in religion and art."
When the evil Queen Rosalind places a curse on all the Whispets in
the land of Crescentville, it seems that a little girl called
Jennifer may be their only hope of survival. But can Jennifer
gather the vital ingredients for King Alastor's spell, and return
to Crescentville in time to save them? Join Jennifer and her
friends on a magical journey through her dream pool.
Out Of The Mouths Of Babes takes a light-hearted peek beneath the
seemingly smooth surface of Amy's life - A housewife with a
delightful nuclear family, comfortable home, pleasant daily
routine, cordial circle of friends. An altogether composed
existence - or so it may seem. From the moment Amy casually
mentions to best friend, Becky, that she fancies a bit of
excitement in her life, trouble is inevitable. If her attempts to
spice up her sex life with husband, Ben, don't land her in enough
hot water, problems just seem to snowball from there. With the
unexpected arrival of several individuals from her past - some more
welcome than others, the discovery of one or two secrets she'd
rather not know about and the everyday trials of bringing up two
young children, Amy finds herself frequently in need of a glass of
wine - or three.
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Retiro, El
Sarah Pearse
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Discovery Miles 6 210
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This volume of essays explores the broad theme of the relationship
between Jewish identity and patriotism in the period between the
destruction of the First Temple and late antiquity, with special
attention to the Graeco-Roman period. The authors focus on Jewish
local identification with particular lands, including the Land of
Israel, and the existence of local forms of patriotism. The
approaches represented are interdisciplinary in nature and draw on
a wide range of sources, including archaeological remains, literary
material, and inscriptions. These essays share a comparative
perspective on the diverse social and historical contexts in which
the Jews of antiquity lived.>
The journey is central to the Jewish experience and the
construction of Jewish identities across time and place.
Remarkably, however, it has received almost no scholarly attention.
This multi-disciplinary collection - embracing approaches from
Jewish studies, migration studies, cultural and historical studies,
literary criticism, religious studies, ethnic and racial studies,
geography, and anthropology - opens up this important area. The
book deals with both physical and spiritual Jewish journeys, as
well as cultural and intellectual ones, exploring the relationship
between these different categories and demonstrating that it is
indeed difficult to separate the process of movement involving mind
and body. The scholarly essays are divided into four sections: The
Nature of Jewish Journeys; Body, Identity, and Gender; Intellectual
and Cultural Transmission; and Journeys and Families. The essays
combine theoretical sophistication with detailed case studies and
are all accessible to a wide readership reflecting the intrinsic
interest of the subject matter. Source material varies from
television, popular music, shipping records, and testimony through
to ancient religious texts. Jewish Journeys offers a path-breaking
contribution to wider scholarship of migration and settlement.
This collection of essays focuses on the concepts of tolerance and
intolerance as it commemorates the life of James Parkes - the man
who pioneered the study of antisemitism and Jewish-non-Jewish
relations. The essays analyse many different examples of
antisemitism, ambivalence and philosemitism.
This collection of essays focuses on the concepts of tolerance and
intolerance as it commemorates the life of James Parkes - the man
who pioneered the study of antisemitism and Jewish-non-Jewish
relations. The essays analyse many different examples of
antisemitism, ambivalence and philosemitism.
"The lively, serious, and informed discussions in this book provide
impressive examples of the insights achieved when the Jewish
evidence of the late Second Temple period is shown both to
illuminate and to reflect the wider history of the Hellenistic
world."--Martin Goodman, author of "Rome and Jerusalem: The Clash
of Ancient Civilizations"
"What sets this book apart is that it bears the fruits of a truly
interdisciplinary investigation into the topic. The result sheds
light not just on Hellenistic kings and how they were viewed by
their Jewish subjects, but also on the early Greek Bible and, more
generally, the meeting of, and cross-fertilization between, Jewish
and Graeco-Roman culture that occurred in the centuries following
Alexander's conquest."--Guido Schepens, Katholieke Universiteit
Leuven
"This wonderful collection of essays illuminates many facets of
kingship in the Hellenistic world. The essays range over
Hellenistic philosophy, Jewish fiction, the nuances of translation
in the Greek Bible and archaeological evidence. Richly informative,
and enjoyable reading besides!"--John J. Collins, author of "Jewish
Cult and Hellenistic Culture"
"This wide-ranging collection of essays brings together the too
often separate perspectives of classical scholarship and Jewish
studies. "Jewish Perspectives on Hellenistic Rulers" will be an
indispensable reference work for anyone working on virtually any
aspect of Hellenistic Jewish studies."--Sara Raup Johnson, author
of "Historical Fictions and Hellenistic Jewish Identity: Third
Maccabees in its Cultural Context"
"This thought-provoking book presents a series of superb studies on
Jewish-Greek views of hellenistic monarchy thattogether are
suggestive of the rich interplay between Hellenistic Jewish
intellectual traditions and their deep connections to the greater
world of the Hellenistic monarchies. The volume will surely
stimulate much more work on the subject, and will be required
reading for all those whose interests touch on the subject of
Hellenistic Judaism and Hellenistic history and culture more
broadly."--J.G. Manning, author of "Land and Power in Hellenistic
Egypt: The Structure of Land Tenure"
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