Fact and Fiction

The Villa by Rachel Hawkins collides past and present in a drama/murder mystery taking place at the same Italian villa.

Past- Mari, her husband and half sister join a famous musician and his friend at the villa for rest and creative inspiration. The two women are the only ones of the group to produce anything noteworthy. Mari writes a famous horror story, and her sister Lara writes a best-selling album. Their creations are even more notable due to the scandalous murder taking place during their time at the villa.

Fast forward to Emily and childhood friend Chess vacationing to the same villa. Emily is hoping for writing inspiration for her mystery series, but she ends up switching to a whole new topic. She begins writing about the murder that occurred. She finds interesting parallels between Mari’s famous book and elements around the villa. She wonders if Mari’s fiction was based on reality.

Entwined is Emily’s own personal drama between her soon to be ex-husband and her competitive relationship with Chess. This is a fast-paced, easy beach read.