SMH ·general ·3 hours ago

This juicy thriller is populated by beautiful, destructive humans

Mercedes Mercier's novel The Couples Retreat explores the unraveling of three affluent couples on Kangaroo Island during a luxury getaway. Police officer Emily Quinn observes their behavior, reflecting on the allure and moral decay of wealth. The narrative strongly contrasts the characters’ shallow excess with Quinn’s struggle for authority and belonging in a tightly knit community.

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