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Six people gather on a fabulous Greek island, each one hoping that ten days in the sun, writing their life stories, will magically fix their lives.

Rose Talisman is pinning it all on a fresh start.

Five years after her career as a tv 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?

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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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'This is a gorgeous book full of emotion that explores themes of family, ageing and unconditional love' MY WEEKLY

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