The Weekend Away, Sarah Alderson
The Weekend Away, Sarah Alderson
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The Weekend Away

Author: Sarah Alderson

Narrator: Helen Keeley

Unabridged: 11 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 07/23/2020


Synopsis

***Now a Netflix Original movie, starring Leighton Meester, streaming globally.*** Miles from home. Trust no one. Suspect everyone. Orla and Kate have been best friends forever. Together they’ve faced it all – be it Orla’s struggles as a new mother or Kate’s messy divorce. And whatever else happens in their lives, they can always look forward to their annual weekend away. This year, they’re off to Lisbon: the perfect flat, the perfect view, the perfect itinerary. And what better way to kick things off in style than with the perfect night out? But when Orla wakes up the next morning, Kate is gone. Brushed off by the police and with only a fuzzy memory of the night’s events, Orla is her friend’s only hope. As she frantically retraces their steps, Orla makes a series of shattering discoveries that threaten everything she holds dear. Because while Lisbon holds the secret of what happened that night, the truth may lie closer to home… A twisty holiday read from the bestselling author. ‘A which will make you rethink your next weekend away…’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Fantastic read!’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So gripping! .’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Left me guessing right to the end, with for more.’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A thoroughly enjoyable. The ending was .’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Superbly written… .’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Left me .’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ This book will not let you down.’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Real readers love :

About Sarah Alderson

Sarah is a British born, LA based author and screenwriter. Sarah left the UK in 2010 to travel the world with her husband and then toddler daughter (a journey documented in her memoir Can We Live Here?). After living in Bali, Indonesia for 5 years, during which time she published seven young adult books, they moved to California, where Sarah now balances screenwriting for TV and films with writing novels. She also has a successful career as a romance author under the pen name Mila Gray.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Bridgett on June 25, 2020

The Weekend Away was a pleasant surprise. While it didn't bring anything new to the table, it was very well written, the characters were beautifully fleshed out, the misdirection was well done, and the Lisbon setting added a nice ambiance to the story. Narrated entirely by Orla, a wife and mother wh......more

Goodreads review by Debra on April 06, 2021

3.5 stars Orla and Kate have been best friends for a long time. They have also been going away for a girl’s weekend for years but stopped when Orla was going through IVF and when she gave birth to her daughter. But now the time is right, and they are off to Lisbon (not a tropical local like the cover......more

Goodreads review by Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) on March 05, 2022

3.5 stars I was definitely captivated by this fast-paced mystery. Best friends Orla and Kate take a girls' weekend getaway to Portugal. This is the first time they've been able to go away together since Orla's difficult time getting pregnant and having her young daughter Marlow. Things start to go d......more

Goodreads review by Michael on July 16, 2020

THE WEEKEND AWAY is a gripping, surprisingly strong thriller that I was NOT expecting. Orla and Kate are best friends who decide to spend a weekend in Lisbon. This is the first time Orla will be away from her infant daughter, but she knows it will be good for her. Kate is going through a tough divor......more

Goodreads review by Ceecee on July 19, 2020

Two friends of twenty or so years go for a girls weekend away to Lisbon but one does not come home. That’s the premise of this easy to read and intriguing novel. Kate is childless and recently split from wealthy husband Toby and Orla is married to Rob and they have a baby daughter. The moral of this......more


Quotes

PRAISE FOR SARAH ALDERSON: This is an exhilarating ride where nothing is what it seems… Good luck getting anything else done until you've turned the final page. (Heat) Fast-moving and beautifully told, it is hard to put down. (Daily Mail) Cleverly plotted, well written book kept me engaged to the last page. (Rachel Abbott, author of Come A Little Closer) Captivating writing with just the right amount of twists and turns to keep you on your toes… Absolutely loved it! (SJI Holliday, author of The Lingering) A brilliant psychological read. (Woman)