The Villa

"From New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins comes a deliciously wicked gothic suspense, set at an Italian villa with a dark history, for fans of Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware. As kids, Emily and Chess were inseparable. But by their 30s, their bond has been strained by the demands of their adul...

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Main Author: Hawkins, Rachel, 1979- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : St. Martin's Press, 2023.
Edition:First edition.
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