KNYGA Marina Palmer The Last Retreat

Don't miss the next explosive and utterly gripping thriller from Marina Palmer! After surviving a raid in Ukraine, war photographer Tash Carter is in desperate need of recuperation. She accepts a job teaching photography at Belford Abbey, a luxurious estate where the super-rich come to switch off and be renewed. One of Belford's most esteemed clients is billionaire Eliot Drake, owner of Panopticon, a data-mining company which could be any government's biggest asset, or their greatest weapon. When Tash is approached by an MI6 agent asking her to uncover information, she quickly learns that Eliot Drake is not just powerful - he is dangerous. Tash has seen enemies on the battlefield, but soon she'll find that the biggest threat lies within Belford's walls...Praise for Marina Palmer: 'Fast-paced and clever, with a pleasing blend of political intrigue and romantic suspense as well as a whodunnit, this is perfect entertainment for a winter's evening' - Guardian 'Elena is a delicious villainess, and the compelling dynamic between plutocrat and protégée makes this an addictive read' - The Sunday Times 'Part thriller, part romance, part social commentary, this is a wildly entertaining novel' Literary Review 'Best book I've read this year' - Simon Conway, author of The Stranger 'The Russian Doll gripped me with layer upon dangerous layer' - Alison Bruce, author of The Moment Before Impact 'I couldn't put it down and finished it in a day . . . Superb!' - Mara Timon, author of City of Spies