The Retreat

Nicola Marsh

Apr 2026 · Outer Banks Secrets Book 1 · Bolinda · Narrated by Sass Pinci

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For some, Arcania – a secluded wellness retreat in the Outer Banks – offers the ultimate escape. A relaxing week to unwind in a mansion by the sea. For others, it's a trap they'll never escape. When Lucy's mother dies unexpectedly, a mysterious Viking tattoo points to Arcania. Desperate for answers, Lucy books a stay at the retreat. At first, the mansion's eerie charm and its enigmatic owner, Cora Medville, seem harmless. But as whispers of a sordid past emerge, Lucy realises Arcania hides a deadly secret – and she might be its next victim. Decades earlier. Runaway Cora finds refuge in Arcania and falls under the spell of its charismatic owner, Harlan. But as residents begin vanishing, Cora faces an impossible choice: betray the only family she's ever known or protect the deadly legacy of the place she loves. Now, Lucy and Cora are bound by Arcania's web of lies. Can Lucy uncover the truth before it's too late? Or will she pay the ultimate price for staying?

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USA Today bestselling author and multi-award winning Australian author Nicola Marsh writes page-turning fiction to keep you up all night. She has published more than 85 novels, sold millions of copies worldwide, and currently writes contemporary romance and psychological thrillers. She’s a Waldenbooks, Bookscan, Amazon, iBooks and Barnes & Noble bestseller, a RWA Romantic Book of the Year (Ruby) winner, a National Readers’ Choice Award winner, and a multi-finalist for many other awards. After being a physiotherapist for thirteen years, she’s been writing full-time for 20 years, raising two dashing heroes, cheering on her beloved North Melbourne Kangaroos football team, and curling up with good books!

Sass Pinci is an award-winning Australian actor, writer, director and producer. Her notable stage and screen credits including Dark Arcadia, All the World’s a Stage, the award-winning horror feature Queen Evil and the Australian indie feature When the House is Empty. As a producer and director for both stage and screen, Sass has worked on many projects to fruition, such as popular theatre production Frypan and the successful Fringe show My Failed Career.

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