Charlotte and Perry long for summers at Cliff View, their gorgeous holiday home overlooking the turquoise waters of Pine Ridge. And now that city friends Amy and Linus have bought a property nearby, they plan lazy weeks of sun, sea and sipping rose on Charlotte’s summerhouse veranda.
But there’s trouble in paradise…
A rising tide of resentment towards second-home owners is heading their way and small acts of criminal damage are escalating into something more menacing. By the end of the summer, families and friendships will be torn apart and Pine Ridge will be known for more than its sun-drenched beaches.
It will be known for murder…
Louise Candlish is the bestselling author of sixteen novels and her books are published all over the world. Her book Our House was adapted into a major four-part ITV drama and won the 2019 British Book Awards Crime and Thriller Book of the Year.
Our Holiday is her latest novel that begins with a jaw-dropping mystery, immediately captivating the reader. Candlish skilfully hooks her audience before delving into the core of the story, taking the reader on a suspense-driven story by delving into the many different layers of the narrative. Her phenomenal writing skills creates feelings of unease and creates an on-edge sensation for the reader. I was fully immersed as the many layers of suspense were unravelled; it allowed me to empathise deeply with the frenzied situation the characters went through.
Set in a small holiday town, Our Holiday places neighbourhood politics front and centre, expertly weaving them into the narrative to create tension between characters. Candlish addresses genuine political issues, prompting readers to reflect on themes of class, money and protest. The moral and ethical dilemmas unfold through the nuanced development of diverse characters, inviting readers to personally engage with these contemporary issues.
Another brilliant novel from Candlish, Our Holiday offers mystery, humour, social commentary and suspense in abundance. Fans of Candlish will find this a must-read!
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