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A review by snugglesandpages
The Sanctuary by Charlotte Duckworth
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.5
Nestled in the Devonshire valley and tucked away from the world, one wouldn't even know it was there if not for the small hand-painted sign by the turning... The perfect place to commit a crime, the perfect place to bury a secret.
📖 The Sanctuary is a twisty thriller told from the point of view of Selina and the 4 women who have checked into her luxurious pre-natal yoga retreat for the weekend.
👭 Nicky and Bonnie are half-sisters with 20 years between them. Pregnant at the same time, Bonnie suggests a weekend away at a relaxing prenatal yoga treat. Nicky is not at all pleased, but reluctantly agrees, if only a way to get a peaceful night's sleep and maybe finally find out just who the father of Bonnie's baby is?
🤰Georgia - a lifestyle journalist and once-free spirit, suddenly finds herself uncharacteristically dependent on her boyfriend. When Brett has to head overseas for a work trip, Georgia reserves a spot at the retreat in hopes of working up the nerve to face her secret.
🤱Poppy - is 4 months pregnant and still grieving the tragic loss of her baby daughter just over a year ago. Navigating the wreckage of her marriage, Poppy arrives at the retreat with a plan...
🙎♀️Then, there is Selina. Eccentric and overly confident midwife, obsessed with making sure the weekend goes off without a hitch. Only there is so much more going on than anyone realises as the truths of her past begin to surface.
💭 All the women have a secret or inner turmoil they are trying to come to terms with, and it's the manner in which these unfold that makes for a riveting read.
The stunning and tranquil farm surrounded by lush gardens and secluded from the outside world, depicted the perfect setting to heighten the lurking suspense. The idea of sleeping in a tent, no matter how luxurious, at such a vulnerable time gives me the creeps. 😱
This is my first time reading a novel by Charlotte, and it certainly won't be the last. I enjoyed Charlotte's writing style, I found it easy to read and well-paced. Looking forward to reading some of her other novels.
📖 The Sanctuary is a twisty thriller told from the point of view of Selina and the 4 women who have checked into her luxurious pre-natal yoga retreat for the weekend.
👭 Nicky and Bonnie are half-sisters with 20 years between them. Pregnant at the same time, Bonnie suggests a weekend away at a relaxing prenatal yoga treat. Nicky is not at all pleased, but reluctantly agrees, if only a way to get a peaceful night's sleep and maybe finally find out just who the father of Bonnie's baby is?
🤰Georgia - a lifestyle journalist and once-free spirit, suddenly finds herself uncharacteristically dependent on her boyfriend. When Brett has to head overseas for a work trip, Georgia reserves a spot at the retreat in hopes of working up the nerve to face her secret.
🤱Poppy - is 4 months pregnant and still grieving the tragic loss of her baby daughter just over a year ago. Navigating the wreckage of her marriage, Poppy arrives at the retreat with a plan...
🙎♀️Then, there is Selina. Eccentric and overly confident midwife, obsessed with making sure the weekend goes off without a hitch. Only there is so much more going on than anyone realises as the truths of her past begin to surface.
💭 All the women have a secret or inner turmoil they are trying to come to terms with, and it's the manner in which these unfold that makes for a riveting read.
The stunning and tranquil farm surrounded by lush gardens and secluded from the outside world, depicted the perfect setting to heighten the lurking suspense. The idea of sleeping in a tent, no matter how luxurious, at such a vulnerable time gives me the creeps. 😱
This is my first time reading a novel by Charlotte, and it certainly won't be the last. I enjoyed Charlotte's writing style, I found it easy to read and well-paced. Looking forward to reading some of her other novels.