these books share similarities to The White Lotus television show. Whether it is murder, money, mystery, familial ties, power dynamics, or sex that peaks your interests in the show, these books may have similarities that you would like. Read the brief summaries and see if a title on this list speaks to you as your next read!
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A group of thirtysomething friends from Oxford, who have gathered annually to celebrate the New Year since their student days, meet at a secluded estate i...Show more
A group of thirtysomething friends from Oxford, who have gathered annually to celebrate the New Year since their student days, meet at a secluded estate in the Scottish Highlands for a peaceful retreat. However, a historic blizzard traps them in the lodge, and old resentments that have built up over the years boil over, shattering their camaraderie. On New Year's Day, one of the friends is found dead, and the group realizes that one of them is responsible for the murder.
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A group of thirtysomething friends from Oxford, who have gathered annually to celebrate the New Year since their student days, meet at a secluded estate i...Show more
A group of thirtysomething friends from Oxford, who have gathered annually to celebrate the New Year since their student days, meet at a secluded estate in the Scottish Highlands for a peaceful retreat. However, a historic blizzard traps them in the lodge, and old resentments that have built up over the years boil over, shattering their camaraderie. On New Year's Day, one of the friends is found dead, and the group realizes that one of them is responsible for the murder.
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Ellery Wainwright arrives alone at a luxurious Big Sur resort, meant to celebrate her twentieth anniversary, only to find herself surrounded by memories, ...Show more
Ellery Wainwright arrives alone at a luxurious Big Sur resort, meant to celebrate her twentieth anniversary, only to find herself surrounded by memories, uncertainty, and a stranger’s wedding. When the groom is found dead and a mudslide traps everyone at the resort, what began as a solo retreat turns into a chilling mystery. As the body count rises and secrets surface, Ellery must confront not only the darkness around her—but the shadows within herself.
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Ellery Wainwright arrives alone at a luxurious Big Sur resort, meant to celebrate her twentieth anniversary, only to find herself surrounded by memories, ...Show more
Ellery Wainwright arrives alone at a luxurious Big Sur resort, meant to celebrate her twentieth anniversary, only to find herself surrounded by memories, uncertainty, and a stranger’s wedding. When the groom is found dead and a mudslide traps everyone at the resort, what began as a solo retreat turns into a chilling mystery. As the body count rises and secrets surface, Ellery must confront not only the darkness around her—but the shadows within herself.
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Nine people arrive at a luxurious but mysterious health resort, each seeking something different—weight loss, healing, or a fresh start—though some can’t ...Show more
Nine people arrive at a luxurious but mysterious health resort, each seeking something different—weight loss, healing, or a fresh start—though some can’t even admit why they’re really there. As the ten-day retreat unfolds, the guests find themselves facing unexpected psychological and emotional challenges, all under the watchful eye of the resort’s enigmatic director. What begins as a peaceful escape quickly turns into a transformative—and at times unsettling—journey that leaves no one unchanged.
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Nine people arrive at a luxurious but mysterious health resort, each seeking something different—weight loss, healing, or a fresh start—though some can’t ...Show more
Nine people arrive at a luxurious but mysterious health resort, each seeking something different—weight loss, healing, or a fresh start—though some can’t even admit why they’re really there. As the ten-day retreat unfolds, the guests find themselves facing unexpected psychological and emotional challenges, all under the watchful eye of the resort’s enigmatic director. What begins as a peaceful escape quickly turns into a transformative—and at times unsettling—journey that leaves no one unchanged.
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In Bad Summer People, a group of wealthy, manipulative friends on Fire Island are caught in a web of infidelity, secrets, and rivalries. Jen Weinstein and...Show more
In Bad Summer People, a group of wealthy, manipulative friends on Fire Island are caught in a web of infidelity, secrets, and rivalries. Jen Weinstein and Lauren Parker, the powerful women of the group, and their husbands harbor longstanding grudges and hidden truths, while their friend Rachel seeks to make a romantic connection. Their seemingly perfect summer is shattered when a body is discovered, sparking a darkly comedic tale of betrayal and murder among the privileged.
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In Bad Summer People, a group of wealthy, manipulative friends on Fire Island are caught in a web of infidelity, secrets, and rivalries. Jen Weinstein and...Show more
In Bad Summer People, a group of wealthy, manipulative friends on Fire Island are caught in a web of infidelity, secrets, and rivalries. Jen Weinstein and Lauren Parker, the powerful women of the group, and their husbands harbor longstanding grudges and hidden truths, while their friend Rachel seeks to make a romantic connection. Their seemingly perfect summer is shattered when a body is discovered, sparking a darkly comedic tale of betrayal and murder among the privileged.
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Ronnie Khan, a lifelong New Yorker, is convinced by wellness guru Marley Dewhurst to attend a retreat in the desert mountains of Sedona, Arizona, seeking ...Show more
Ronnie Khan, a lifelong New Yorker, is convinced by wellness guru Marley Dewhurst to attend a retreat in the desert mountains of Sedona, Arizona, seeking self-improvement through yoga, hiking, and juice cleanses. However, Ronnie soon realizes that the retreat's idyllic exterior hides a darker truth as her fellow wellness enthusiasts begin to turn up gruesomely murdered. As Marley's ambition spirals into madness, Ronnie must navigate the dangers of wellness town and fear for her own life.
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Ronnie Khan, a lifelong New Yorker, is convinced by wellness guru Marley Dewhurst to attend a retreat in the desert mountains of Sedona, Arizona, seeking ...Show more
Ronnie Khan, a lifelong New Yorker, is convinced by wellness guru Marley Dewhurst to attend a retreat in the desert mountains of Sedona, Arizona, seeking self-improvement through yoga, hiking, and juice cleanses. However, Ronnie soon realizes that the retreat's idyllic exterior hides a darker truth as her fellow wellness enthusiasts begin to turn up gruesomely murdered. As Marley's ambition spirals into madness, Ronnie must navigate the dangers of wellness town and fear for her own life.
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In 1950s London, a mysterious voice begins calling a group of elderly friends with the chilling reminder: "Remember you must die." As paranoia s...Show more
In 1950s London, a mysterious voice begins calling a group of elderly friends with the chilling reminder: "Remember you must die." As paranoia spreads and secrets surface, suspicion and scandal ripple through their social circle, prompting betrayals, witch hunts, and hasty will rewrites. Amid the chaos, only a select few with humor and faith begin to suspect the true source behind the unsettling calls.
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In 1950s London, a mysterious voice begins calling a group of elderly friends with the chilling reminder: "Remember you must die." As paranoia s...Show more
In 1950s London, a mysterious voice begins calling a group of elderly friends with the chilling reminder: "Remember you must die." As paranoia spreads and secrets surface, suspicion and scandal ripple through their social circle, prompting betrayals, witch hunts, and hasty will rewrites. Amid the chaos, only a select few with humor and faith begin to suspect the true source behind the unsettling calls.
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In 1950s Morocco, newlywed Alice Shipley is unsettled when her former college roommate, Lucy Mason, unexpectedly reappears in her life after a traumatic i...Show more
In 1950s Morocco, newlywed Alice Shipley is unsettled when her former college roommate, Lucy Mason, unexpectedly reappears in her life after a traumatic incident drove them apart. As Lucy encourages Alice to embrace the unfamiliar world of Tangier, Alice begins to feel increasingly manipulated and suffocated by her old friend’s presence. When Alice’s husband mysteriously disappears, she’s forced to confront the darkness lurking beneath their rekindled friendship and question who she can truly trust.
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In 1950s Morocco, newlywed Alice Shipley is unsettled when her former college roommate, Lucy Mason, unexpectedly reappears in her life after a traumatic i...Show more
In 1950s Morocco, newlywed Alice Shipley is unsettled when her former college roommate, Lucy Mason, unexpectedly reappears in her life after a traumatic incident drove them apart. As Lucy encourages Alice to embrace the unfamiliar world of Tangier, Alice begins to feel increasingly manipulated and suffocated by her old friend’s presence. When Alice’s husband mysteriously disappears, she’s forced to confront the darkness lurking beneath their rekindled friendship and question who she can truly trust.
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In a faded luxury hotel on the banks of the Nile, 81-year-old widow Maggie Burkhardt seeks refuge from past troubles, only to encounter a peculiar young b...Show more
In a faded luxury hotel on the banks of the Nile, 81-year-old widow Maggie Burkhardt seeks refuge from past troubles, only to encounter a peculiar young boy named Otto and his quiet mother, Tess. Drawn to the pair, Maggie offers them kindness and access to her world—only to discover Otto’s unsettling intelligence and manipulative streak. As a sly psychological battle unfolds between the elderly widow and the eerily cunning child, their game of cat-and-mouse threatens to upend Maggie’s fragile peace.
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In a faded luxury hotel on the banks of the Nile, 81-year-old widow Maggie Burkhardt seeks refuge from past troubles, only to encounter a peculiar young b...Show more
In a faded luxury hotel on the banks of the Nile, 81-year-old widow Maggie Burkhardt seeks refuge from past troubles, only to encounter a peculiar young boy named Otto and his quiet mother, Tess. Drawn to the pair, Maggie offers them kindness and access to her world—only to discover Otto’s unsettling intelligence and manipulative streak. As a sly psychological battle unfolds between the elderly widow and the eerily cunning child, their game of cat-and-mouse threatens to upend Maggie’s fragile peace.
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The peaceful atmosphere of a luxurious Nile cruise is shattered when the wealthy and glamorous Linnet Ridgeway is found shot dead. As famed detective Herc...Show more
The peaceful atmosphere of a luxurious Nile cruise is shattered when the wealthy and glamorous Linnet Ridgeway is found shot dead. As famed detective Hercule Poirot investigates, he recalls a chilling threat made by another passenger—yet everyone on board seems to have a motive. In the scorching heat of Egypt, secrets simmer and illusions unravel, revealing that nothing is as simple as it appears.
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The peaceful atmosphere of a luxurious Nile cruise is shattered when the wealthy and glamorous Linnet Ridgeway is found shot dead. As famed detective Herc...Show more
The peaceful atmosphere of a luxurious Nile cruise is shattered when the wealthy and glamorous Linnet Ridgeway is found shot dead. As famed detective Hercule Poirot investigates, he recalls a chilling threat made by another passenger—yet everyone on board seems to have a motive. In the scorching heat of Egypt, secrets simmer and illusions unravel, revealing that nothing is as simple as it appears.
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In 1983, Carl Fletcher, a wealthy businessman, is kidnapped and held for ransom, only to return home a week later with minimal physical harm, leaving his ...Show more
In 1983, Carl Fletcher, a wealthy businessman, is kidnapped and held for ransom, only to return home a week later with minimal physical harm, leaving his family to rebuild their lives. Forty years later, following the death of Carl's mother, it becomes evident that the family has never truly recovered from the trauma, with each member struggling with their own personal issues. As Carl seeks closure from his past, his actions will have a devastating impact on his family's future, forever changing their lives.
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In 1983, Carl Fletcher, a wealthy businessman, is kidnapped and held for ransom, only to return home a week later with minimal physical harm, leaving his ...Show more
In 1983, Carl Fletcher, a wealthy businessman, is kidnapped and held for ransom, only to return home a week later with minimal physical harm, leaving his family to rebuild their lives. Forty years later, following the death of Carl's mother, it becomes evident that the family has never truly recovered from the trauma, with each member struggling with their own personal issues. As Carl seeks closure from his past, his actions will have a devastating impact on his family's future, forever changing their lives.
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Five years after surviving a horrific attack that killed her family, Cass has built a quiet, anonymous life as a scuba instructor in Thailand among a tigh...Show more
Five years after surviving a horrific attack that killed her family, Cass has built a quiet, anonymous life as a scuba instructor in Thailand among a tight-knit group of expat "Permanents." Just as she starts to feel safe in her new identity, one of her dive students turns up dead, and Cass begins receiving chilling messages from someone who knows her true past. With her secrets at risk of exposure, Cass must confront the trauma she’s tried to bury—before her mysterious tormentor destroys the life she’s rebuilt.
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Five years after surviving a horrific attack that killed her family, Cass has built a quiet, anonymous life as a scuba instructor in Thailand among a tigh...Show more
Five years after surviving a horrific attack that killed her family, Cass has built a quiet, anonymous life as a scuba instructor in Thailand among a tight-knit group of expat "Permanents." Just as she starts to feel safe in her new identity, one of her dive students turns up dead, and Cass begins receiving chilling messages from someone who knows her true past. With her secrets at risk of exposure, Cass must confront the trauma she’s tried to bury—before her mysterious tormentor destroys the life she’s rebuilt.
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A young Westerner named Richard travels to Bangkok and, after meeting a fellow traveler who leaves him a map, sets off to find a remote island known as Th...Show more
A young Westerner named Richard travels to Bangkok and, after meeting a fellow traveler who leaves him a map, sets off to find a remote island known as The Beach. The island is rumored to be a paradise, where a secluded community lives in blissful innocence, surrounded by pristine beaches and lush jungle. However, once Richard arrives, he uncovers the dark and deadly secrets lurking beneath the idyllic surface of the island's culture.
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A young Westerner named Richard travels to Bangkok and, after meeting a fellow traveler who leaves him a map, sets off to find a remote island known as Th...Show more
A young Westerner named Richard travels to Bangkok and, after meeting a fellow traveler who leaves him a map, sets off to find a remote island known as The Beach. The island is rumored to be a paradise, where a secluded community lives in blissful innocence, surrounded by pristine beaches and lush jungle. However, once Richard arrives, he uncovers the dark and deadly secrets lurking beneath the idyllic surface of the island's culture.
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The Good Soldier is a novel about the complex and secretive relationships between two couples, one English and one American, set in the Edwardian era. Nar...Show more
The Good Soldier is a novel about the complex and secretive relationships between two couples, one English and one American, set in the Edwardian era. Narrated by the American John Dowell, whose confused and uncertain perspective creates a sense of mystery, the novel explores themes of passion, death, insanity, and despair, with moments of dark humor. Despite its tragic elements, the book's narrative style has captivated readers and influenced many notable writers, including Graham Greene.
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The Good Soldier is a novel about the complex and secretive relationships between two couples, one English and one American, set in the Edwardian era. Nar...Show more
The Good Soldier is a novel about the complex and secretive relationships between two couples, one English and one American, set in the Edwardian era. Narrated by the American John Dowell, whose confused and uncertain perspective creates a sense of mystery, the novel explores themes of passion, death, insanity, and despair, with moments of dark humor. Despite its tragic elements, the book's narrative style has captivated readers and influenced many notable writers, including Graham Greene.
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Best friends Darcy, Camilla, and Kate head to an exclusive Maldives resort to celebrate their new lives after divorce, hoping for rest, renewal, and a lit...Show more
Best friends Darcy, Camilla, and Kate head to an exclusive Maldives resort to celebrate their new lives after divorce, hoping for rest, renewal, and a little fun. But their luxurious escape at Sapphire Island takes a sinister turn when a body is discovered on the beach, and it becomes clear that someone on the island has deadly intentions. As secrets unravel and trust is tested, the women must confront the darker sides of their friendship—and figure out who might not make it home.
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Best friends Darcy, Camilla, and Kate head to an exclusive Maldives resort to celebrate their new lives after divorce, hoping for rest, renewal, and a lit...Show more
Best friends Darcy, Camilla, and Kate head to an exclusive Maldives resort to celebrate their new lives after divorce, hoping for rest, renewal, and a little fun. But their luxurious escape at Sapphire Island takes a sinister turn when a body is discovered on the beach, and it becomes clear that someone on the island has deadly intentions. As secrets unravel and trust is tested, the women must confront the darker sides of their friendship—and figure out who might not make it home.
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Anna Green thought her marriage to Liam "West" Weston was just a college arrangement for housing, and that it ended with graduation—until she le...Show more
Anna Green thought her marriage to Liam "West" Weston was just a college arrangement for housing, and that it ended with graduation—until she learns they’re still legally wed. Now a broke artist, Anna is pulled back into West’s world when he needs to prove he’s been happily married for five years to claim his $100 million inheritance. As they fake their way through high society, Liam begins to fear that his love for Anna—and her integrity—may be the true cost of his family's fortune.
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Anna Green thought her marriage to Liam "West" Weston was just a college arrangement for housing, and that it ended with graduation—until she le...Show more
Anna Green thought her marriage to Liam "West" Weston was just a college arrangement for housing, and that it ended with graduation—until she learns they’re still legally wed. Now a broke artist, Anna is pulled back into West’s world when he needs to prove he’s been happily married for five years to claim his $100 million inheritance. As they fake their way through high society, Liam begins to fear that his love for Anna—and her integrity—may be the true cost of his family's fortune.
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Raj and Rachel Ranjani host a luxurious reunion weekend at their Napa Valley vineyard, inviting six old college friends for wine, fine dining, and the gra...Show more
Raj and Rachel Ranjani host a luxurious reunion weekend at their Napa Valley vineyard, inviting six old college friends for wine, fine dining, and the grand opening of their new winery. But beneath the glamorous surface, old tensions bubble up—starting with a brick through a window and escalating into revived grudges, jealousy, and secrets. When one of the friends ends up dead, it becomes clear that behind the toasts and smiles, everyone has something to hide—and revenge is best served with a vintage pour.
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Raj and Rachel Ranjani host a luxurious reunion weekend at their Napa Valley vineyard, inviting six old college friends for wine, fine dining, and the gra...Show more
Raj and Rachel Ranjani host a luxurious reunion weekend at their Napa Valley vineyard, inviting six old college friends for wine, fine dining, and the grand opening of their new winery. But beneath the glamorous surface, old tensions bubble up—starting with a brick through a window and escalating into revived grudges, jealousy, and secrets. When one of the friends ends up dead, it becomes clear that behind the toasts and smiles, everyone has something to hide—and revenge is best served with a vintage pour.
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Newlyweds Evelyn and Richard arrive on a remote Greek island for their honeymoon, only to find themselves unsettled by the strange atmosphere at Villa Ros...Show more
Newlyweds Evelyn and Richard arrive on a remote Greek island for their honeymoon, only to find themselves unsettled by the strange atmosphere at Villa Rosa and its alluring owner, Isabella. As a storm approaches, eerie encounters with eccentric locals and whispered warnings about the “sleepwalkers” turn their romantic getaway into a surreal and dangerous ordeal. Separated during the storm, Evelyn and Richard must confront unsettling truths about their relationship and past choices in a suspenseful, darkly funny tale that explores secrets, desire, and the hidden tensions of modern life.
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Newlyweds Evelyn and Richard arrive on a remote Greek island for their honeymoon, only to find themselves unsettled by the strange atmosphere at Villa Ros...Show more
Newlyweds Evelyn and Richard arrive on a remote Greek island for their honeymoon, only to find themselves unsettled by the strange atmosphere at Villa Rosa and its alluring owner, Isabella. As a storm approaches, eerie encounters with eccentric locals and whispered warnings about the “sleepwalkers” turn their romantic getaway into a surreal and dangerous ordeal. Separated during the storm, Evelyn and Richard must confront unsettling truths about their relationship and past choices in a suspenseful, darkly funny tale that explores secrets, desire, and the hidden tensions of modern life.
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In Siracusa, two couples—Michael and Lizzie from New York, and Finn and Taylor from Maine—travel to Sicily with Finn and Taylor’s mysterious daughter, Sno...Show more
In Siracusa, two couples—Michael and Lizzie from New York, and Finn and Taylor from Maine—travel to Sicily with Finn and Taylor’s mysterious daughter, Snow. Beneath the picturesque setting lies a web of secrets, as Lizzie and Finn's affair simmers and old betrayals surface through shifting perspectives. When young Snow becomes entangled in the adults' deceit, her presence sparks a chain of events that leads to a shocking and tragic climax.
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In Siracusa, two couples—Michael and Lizzie from New York, and Finn and Taylor from Maine—travel to Sicily with Finn and Taylor’s mysterious daughter, Sno...Show more
In Siracusa, two couples—Michael and Lizzie from New York, and Finn and Taylor from Maine—travel to Sicily with Finn and Taylor’s mysterious daughter, Snow. Beneath the picturesque setting lies a web of secrets, as Lizzie and Finn's affair simmers and old betrayals surface through shifting perspectives. When young Snow becomes entangled in the adults' deceit, her presence sparks a chain of events that leads to a shocking and tragic climax.
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Amaya is shocked to be invited to her former best friend Kaavi’s extravagant wedding in Sri Lanka—especially when she discovers the groom is her ex-boyfri...Show more
Amaya is shocked to be invited to her former best friend Kaavi’s extravagant wedding in Sri Lanka—especially when she discovers the groom is her ex-boyfriend. Determined to stop the wedding, Amaya arrives with a plan, only to find herself at the center of a deadly mystery when Kaavi goes missing and is presumed dead. As suspicion closes in, Amaya must navigate buried secrets, past betrayals, and lavish chaos to clear her name in a thriller where nothing is as it seems.
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Amaya is shocked to be invited to her former best friend Kaavi’s extravagant wedding in Sri Lanka—especially when she discovers the groom is her ex-boyfri...Show more
Amaya is shocked to be invited to her former best friend Kaavi’s extravagant wedding in Sri Lanka—especially when she discovers the groom is her ex-boyfriend. Determined to stop the wedding, Amaya arrives with a plan, only to find herself at the center of a deadly mystery when Kaavi goes missing and is presumed dead. As suspicion closes in, Amaya must navigate buried secrets, past betrayals, and lavish chaos to clear her name in a thriller where nothing is as it seems.
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