Strangers in the Villa - by Robyn Harding (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Sydney Lowe's life in New York is shattered when her husband, Curtis, admits to a meaningless affair with a client. Begging for forgiveness and vowing to prove his devotion, Curtis suggests the couple retreat to a remote hilltop house in Spain to repair their marriage. High above the Mediterranean, Sydney and Curtis are working on the isolated property and their relationship when a pair of Australian travelers turns up at their door in dire need of help. Lonely for companionship and desperate for free labor, Sydney and Curtis invite the attractive young couple to stay. But as the days pass, dark secrets come to light, the Lowes' bond is tested, and not everyone will leave the villa alive"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

From the international bestselling author of The Drowning Woman, a psychological thriller about a couple rocked by infidelity who moves to a villa in Spain's Costa Brava to rebuild their relationship, only to welcome a pair of visitors who have no intention of leaving.

"I absolutely loved Strangers in the Villa! It's clever, intriguing, and deliciously tricky! Filled with suspense, richly layered characters, and shocking twists. An irresistible page-turner from start to finish." ―Liv Constantine, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish

Sydney Lowe's life in New York is shattered when her husband, Curtis, admits to a meaningless affair with a client. Begging for forgiveness and vowing to prove his devotion, Curtis suggests the couple retreat to a remote hilltop house in Spain to repair their marriage.

High above the Mediterranean, Sydney and Curtis are working on the isolated property and their relationship when a pair of Australian travelers turns up at their door in dire need of help. Lonely for companionship and desperate for free labor, Sydney and Curtis invite the attractive young couple to stay. But as the days pass, dark secrets come to light, the Lowes' bond is tested, and not everyone will leave the villa alive.

"Robyn Harding is probably among the writers I most recommend, and once again she has excelled herself with damaged and damaging characters wreaking havoc on each other. I loved every page! When can I read the next one?" ―Liz Nugent, internationally bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond

Review Quotes

"Readers looking for that nebulous feeling of dread, creeping and growing from one page to the next, will love everything that Harding's latest, following The Haters (2024), has to offer. With varying levels of likability, none of the characters would be a great friend, but the end gives a satisfying feeling of justice done for each individual. The remote location and language barrier subtly intensify the sense of isolation over time without overshadowing the complicated interior processing each character is going through. Fans of Liane Moriarty, Sarah Pearse, and Heather Gudenkauf or anyone looking for an edge-of-the-seat story should be first in line for this novel."--Booklist (starred review)

"Combine a dysfunctional marriage right out of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, a sun-soaked Spanish setting, some targeted seduction, and a twisty plot that contains many secrets, and this novel has all the ingredients for a bingeable work of suspense... Fans of Lucy Foley's An Apartment in Paris or Shari Lapena's Not a Happy Family will be equally entranced... smartly crafted."--Library Journal (starred review)

"Clever, suspenseful, and utterly immersive, STRANGERS IN THE VILLA is Harding at her best. With Hitchcockian twists and an unforgettable setting, this book made me want to book my own Spanish rental...and lock the door behind me."--Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of WE WERE NEVER HERE and THE LAST FERRY OUT

"Strangers in the Villa had me in a vice-like grip as this sun soaked escape turned chillingly claustrophobic. Packed with twists, suspense, and revenge, Harding's latest is another triumph!"--John Marrs, Multi-Million Copy Bestselling Author

"Harding always delivers. This dark and deliciously twisty story is no exception. Strangers In The Villa is an atmospheric and anxiety-inducing thrillride that will have you flying through the pages. It's just my kind of thriller."--Seraphina Nova Glass, Two-Time Edgar Nominated Author

"I absolutely loved Strangers in the Villa! It's clever, intriguing, and deliciously tricky! Filled with suspense, richly layered characters, and shocking twists. An irresistible page-turner from start to finish." --Liv Constantine, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish

"Wow, does Harding know how to craft a deceptive tale! Mind games, brilliant plotting, and an unputdownable one-sit read awaits you when you pick up Strangers In The Villa. Clear your schedule and prepare to have your mind blown at this highly entertaining story that's sure to be an instant smash hit."--Jaime Lynn Hendricks, bestselling author of Their Double Lives

"Cava, sunshine, and secrets--in Strangers in the Villa, Robyn Harding nails the vibe with a lush Spanish setting, a smart, layered structure, and characters so real you'll invite them over for dinner...and then maybe change the locks. If The Drowning Woman was your kind of thrill-ride, cancel all your plans. This one delivers that same deliciously wicked mix of sharp twists, shifting loyalties, and a creeping sense of danger just beneath the surface."

--Kimberly Belle, internationally bestselling author of The Expat Affair

"Robyn Harding is probably among the writers I most recommend, and once again she has excelled herself with damaged and damaging characters wreaking havoc on each other. I loved every page! When can I read the next one?"--Liz Nugent, internationally bestselling author

"Robyn Harding's STRANGERS IN THE VILLA expertly wraps the sun-drenched beauty of Spain with an undercurrent of malice in this twisted tale of betrayal and revenge about a marriage in freefall. Filled with destructive secrets and shocking revelations, this utterly compelling thriller lures you in, makes you believe, before delivering its devilishly explosive ending."--Darby Kane, bestselling author of What the Wife Knew

About the Author

Robyn Harding is the bestselling author of The Drowning Woman, The Perfect Family, The Swap, The Arrangement, Her Pretty Face, and The Party. She has also written and executive produced an independent film. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, with her family and two cute but deadly rescue chihuahuas.