Strangers in the Villa

In Strangers in the Villa, volume 1 of this gripping psychological thriller by Robyn Harding, Sydney Lowe attempts to salvage her marriage after her husband, Curtis, admits to an affair. Seeking a fresh start, the couple retreats to a remote hilltop villa overlooking the Mediterranean coast in Spain's Costa Brava. This isolated setting provides a backdrop for their efforts to rebuild trust and intimacy away from their former lives in New York.

The peace of their Spanish getaway is disrupted when two Australian travelers arrive at their door seeking assistance. Sydney and Curtis welcome the young pair into their home, hoping for companionship and extra help around the property. However, this decision brings unexpected tension as dark secrets emerge and the stability of the Lowes' relationship begins to crumble. This intense work of fiction explores themes of infidelity and deception within a suspenseful narrative.