The Family Retreat

'Beautifully written emotionally intelligent.' Daily Mail. 'What separates Thomas' writing from your average domestic drama is its compelling persuasiveness.' StylistONE PERFECT HOLIDAY. ONE SHOCKING ENDING.. After a stressful year at work GP Jess decides the family needs a seaside holiday.. This idyllic Dorset cottage might just be the perfect escape. But when the neighbour hints at a dire predicament Jess puts the idea of sun-kissed sandy bliss on hold. Like a door nudged ajar the lure of solving someone's problems invites her in.. Fuelled by a heady rush of altruism she decides to act - a choice that will have unforgettable potentially devastating consequences.. Readers are gripped by The Family Retreat:***** 'What a fantastic read. I could not put it down!' ***** 'A fantastic twist. . . I was completely hooked.'***** 'The plot was riveting.' ***** 'An absolutely perfect summer read. I honestly couldn't put it down.' ***** 'Read it on the beach in the bar en route to the airport even in the queues at check in & passport control!'