American novelist Jess Walter wrote the book Beautiful Ruins in 2012. From a little Italian seaside community in the 1960s to modern Hollywood, it follows intertwining lives across decades and continents by fusing romance, humour, and historical fiction. Because of its creative structure and cinematic storytelling, the book became a bestseller and a critical favourite….
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The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim
Elizabeth von Arnim’s 1922 book – The Enchanted April combines calm metamorphosis with social comedy. It centers on four unhappy English ladies who spend a month renting an Italian castle in order to escape the gloomy rain of London and experience happiness, friendship, and rejuvenation in the Mediterranean sun. Image Source: amazon.com Key facts Two…
The Retreat by Sarah Pearse
British novelist Sarah Pearse, widely known for her international blockbuster The Sanatorium, wrote a psychological thriller titled The Retreat (2022). The novel, which is set on a secluded island that has been transformed into an opulent spa resort, examines themes of survival, guilt, and secrecy as visitors and employees deal with fatal incidents and unreported…