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The Island Retreat
- Author
- Cathy Kelly
- Narrator
- Fleur de Wit
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 26 February 2026
- Run Time
- 13 hours 24 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
Rose Talisman is pinning it all on a fresh start.
Five years after her career as a therapist ended in one catastrophic instant, she is opening a retreat in Corfu. The understated, luxurious Villa Artemis is surrounded by wild pines and sea views.
Just six guests. One week. Time for Rose to help them face their secrets – and move forwards.
But Rose has staked everything on the retreat. It has to work – or she loses it all. And people’s secrets have a way of revealing themselves in ways no one expected.
Nobody’s past is staying hidden for long…
Will that include Rose’s, too?
'A triumph […] vivid and wise and uplifting' Marian Keyes
'This latest from [Cathy] is a cracker' Mail on Sunday
'[A] wise and calming novel […] And the Corfu setting is so beautifully evoked' Daily Mail
Critics Review
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Acclaim for Cathy Kelly:
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‘Poignant and powerful, this is a fabulous read’ Milly Johnson
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‘A wonderful entertaining story with characters we recognise and really root for. I absolutely loved this’ Katie Fforde
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‘Cathy at her absolute best … Wonderful realistic women trying to forge their way in an upbeat story where dark clouds give way to sunshine. Perfect to curl up with’ Rachel Hore
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‘I gulped Sisterhood down. Every woman reading this multi-layered story of the sisters and the manner in which they deal with their separate crises will feel a shudder of recognition … such a compulsive and exhilarating read’ Elizabeth Buchan
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‘Vibrant characters, terrific plot and full of heart and wisdom, this is Cathy Kelly at her absolute best. Utterly engrossing and unputdownable’ Patricia Scanlan
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'A burst of Sicilian sunshine … Cathy writes from the heart with great warmth and sincerity' Erica James
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‘A beautiful, tender story of family, lies, secrets and the power of sisterhood. A perfect book to curl up by the fire and escape with. I read it in one sitting’ SINÉAD MORIARTY
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'A wonderfully entertaining novel […] which moves at a brisk pace, posing serious questions about relationships, trust, honesty. A sort of coming-of-age novel for the middle-aged woman. Highly recommended' IRISH EXAMINER
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'Another rollercoaster of an emotional journey' WOMAN'S OWN
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'This is a gorgeous book full of emotion that explores themes of family, ageing and unconditional love' MY WEEKLY
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'A heartwarming journey' BEST
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'A warm-hearted and poignant story about families, identity and the complexities of having a sibling' WOMAN'S WEEKLY
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Details
- Author
- Cathy Kelly
- Narrator
- Fleur de Wit
- Duration
- 13 hours 24 minutes
- Release Date
- 26 February 2026
- ISBN
- 9780008545031
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Narrative theme: interior life / psychological fiction
Synopsis
The number one Irish Times bestseller Rose Talisman is pinning it all on a fresh start. Five years after her career as a therapist ended in one catastrophic instant, she is opening a retreat in Corfu. The understated, luxurious Villa Artemis is surrounded by wild pines and sea views. Just six guests. One week. Time for Rose to help them face their secrets – and move forwards. But Rose has staked everything on the retreat. It has to work – or she loses it all. And people’s secrets have a way of revealing themselves in ways no one expected. Nobody’s past is staying hidden for long… Will that include Rose’s, too? 'A triumph […] vivid and wise and uplifting' Marian Keyes 'This latest from [Cathy] is a cracker' Mail on Sunday '[A] wise and calming novel […] And the Corfu setting is so beautifully evoked' Daily Mail
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