The Island Retreat by Cathy Kelly

The Island Retreat follows Rose Talisman as she stakes everything on a new beginning, opening a small retreat on Corfu years after one catastrophic event changed the course of her life. With just a handful of guests and a beautiful villa overlooking the sea, the setting promises calm and renewal, but each person arrives carrying secrets of their own.

Cathy Kelly blends emotional insight with an inviting sense of place, creating a novel about second chances, friendship and the complicated work of moving forward. This is contemporary fiction with warmth, heart and plenty of book club appeal.

For fans of
Marian Keyes, Erica James, Jojo Moyes, uplifting women’s fiction, stories of friendship, healing and fresh starts.