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Ten Days: A Novel
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Expected 6 Apr 27From the internationally lauded author of Greenwich Park, The Other Mothers, and The Break-In comes a brand-new thriller set over the course of a luxurious Greek holiday where every guest has something to hide, featuring her signature double-twists.
Charlotte can't understand why her workaholic husband, Milo, is so determined to return to Corfu with their wealthy 'frenemies', Letty and Angus.
But at least they'll be staying at the Elia—one of Europe's most exclusive family resorts, with free flowing champagne, yoga at sunrise and round-the-clock childcare that promises a rare chance to relax.
Instead, the holiday takes an unsettling turn as Charlotte spots Gemma, a former school friend she hasn't spoken to in years.
Gemma insists she's at the resort to write a hotel review, but Charlotte isn't convinced. Wherever she goes, Gemma seems to be there too—at breakfast, by the pool, on the beach. Almost as if she is watching her...
As the days pass, Charlotte becomes certain something isn't right. Her husband and friends are behaving strangely. Gemma's story doesn't add up. And beneath the Elia's polished luxury lies a darker a missing resort worker, a backpacker who vanished exactly a year earlier, and whispers the hotel would rather keep buried.
As long-hidden secrets begin to surface, Charlotte is forced to confront the truth about what really happened between her and Gemma all those years ago—and why someone is determined to make sure the past can no longer stay buried...
Charlotte can't understand why her workaholic husband, Milo, is so determined to return to Corfu with their wealthy 'frenemies', Letty and Angus.
But at least they'll be staying at the Elia—one of Europe's most exclusive family resorts, with free flowing champagne, yoga at sunrise and round-the-clock childcare that promises a rare chance to relax.
Instead, the holiday takes an unsettling turn as Charlotte spots Gemma, a former school friend she hasn't spoken to in years.
Gemma insists she's at the resort to write a hotel review, but Charlotte isn't convinced. Wherever she goes, Gemma seems to be there too—at breakfast, by the pool, on the beach. Almost as if she is watching her...
As the days pass, Charlotte becomes certain something isn't right. Her husband and friends are behaving strangely. Gemma's story doesn't add up. And beneath the Elia's polished luxury lies a darker a missing resort worker, a backpacker who vanished exactly a year earlier, and whispers the hotel would rather keep buried.
As long-hidden secrets begin to surface, Charlotte is forced to confront the truth about what really happened between her and Gemma all those years ago—and why someone is determined to make sure the past can no longer stay buried...
416 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication April 6, 2027
About the author
Katherine Faulkner
8 books2,072 followersKatherine is a London-based author and journalist. She studied History at Cambridge University, graduating with a First, then completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Newspaper Journalism. Since then she has been working as an investigative reporter and latterly an editor. Her work has been published in many national papers, and she most recently worked at The Times, where she was the joint Head of News.
While working as an undercover reporter, Katherine won the Cudlipp Award for public interest journalism and was nominated for a string of others. She was also commended by a committee of MPs for 'the highest standards of ethical investigative reporting.'
Katherine was inspired to write her debut novel about the complexity of female friendships after attending NCT classes when pregnant, and her experience of sudden intimacy with complete strangers.
She lives in Hackney, East London, where she grew up, with her husband and two daughters.
While working as an undercover reporter, Katherine won the Cudlipp Award for public interest journalism and was nominated for a string of others. She was also commended by a committee of MPs for 'the highest standards of ethical investigative reporting.'
Katherine was inspired to write her debut novel about the complexity of female friendships after attending NCT classes when pregnant, and her experience of sudden intimacy with complete strangers.
She lives in Hackney, East London, where she grew up, with her husband and two daughters.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
3.5 stars!
Thanks to Netgalley for an advanced review copy!
I have read and really liked all of Faulkner’s previous novels. She writes layered, domestic thrillers with interesting characters and compelling plots. I was thrilled to get an advanced copy of Ten Days from Netgalley and while I did enjoy the read, thus far it’s my least favorite of her work. To start, and this is a preference, I don’t gravitate toward destination thrillers. This one is mostly set on a resort in Corfu. The first 40% drags and is somewhat repetitive, but once the story takes off and the myriad characters and back stories intersect the book gets more fun to read. Faulkner does an excellent job tying up lots of threads and seemingly disparate people, but also does so in ways that seem stale and contrived. There weren’t any twists that felt fresh or made the book stand out.
If you like domestic thrillers, I highly recommend Faulkner as an author, but maybe start with The Break-In!
Thanks to Netgalley for an advanced review copy!
I have read and really liked all of Faulkner’s previous novels. She writes layered, domestic thrillers with interesting characters and compelling plots. I was thrilled to get an advanced copy of Ten Days from Netgalley and while I did enjoy the read, thus far it’s my least favorite of her work. To start, and this is a preference, I don’t gravitate toward destination thrillers. This one is mostly set on a resort in Corfu. The first 40% drags and is somewhat repetitive, but once the story takes off and the myriad characters and back stories intersect the book gets more fun to read. Faulkner does an excellent job tying up lots of threads and seemingly disparate people, but also does so in ways that seem stale and contrived. There weren’t any twists that felt fresh or made the book stand out.
If you like domestic thrillers, I highly recommend Faulkner as an author, but maybe start with The Break-In!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Charlotte is on a ten day break in Corfu with her husband Milo and their three young kids. She is already feeling out of sorts because her husband's business partner Angus will be joining them with his new wife for reasons she can't quite understand.
To make matters worse, Charlotte unexpectedly runs into her one-time friend Gemma, who is also there for some kind of holiday junket, as Gemma is now is a journalist.
But what she doesn't know is that Gemma is in fact there to investigate something very different, something that is closely connected to Charlotte...
Faulkner does an excellent job of creating an atmosphere of things closing in, and providing the series of twist and turns that keeps the reader guessing as to which character's voice is the most credible.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
To make matters worse, Charlotte unexpectedly runs into her one-time friend Gemma, who is also there for some kind of holiday junket, as Gemma is now is a journalist.
But what she doesn't know is that Gemma is in fact there to investigate something very different, something that is closely connected to Charlotte...
Faulkner does an excellent job of creating an atmosphere of things closing in, and providing the series of twist and turns that keeps the reader guessing as to which character's voice is the most credible.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Ten Days by Katherine Faulkner is about friendships, work relationships, families and the complex relationships between them. As in real life, this novel details the way people interact and how we never really know all the facts.
Charlotte and Milo are vacationing in Corfu, Greece for the second year in a row. Milo keeps getting work calls and it is causing stress because Charlotte is left to tend to their three children, one of which is a young baby. Add to that the fact that they are spending time with Angus, Milo’s work mate and an old friend who has left his daughter with her mother instead of bringing her along for Charlotte and Milo’s children to spend time with. Angus instead brings his new fiancé, Letty, who is being a good sport about the children.
Things become more complicated when Gemma, an old friend of Charlotte’s from school, is shows up at the resort. They have not spoken in years. Charlotte knows that Gemma cannot afford to be at a resort like Elia and she starts to become suspicious of the story that Gemma has given her, that she is writing a review of the resort for a magazine. Gemma keeps showing up where Charlotte is. She seems to be following Charlotte and her family.
What is the real story? Surely it is not that the very exclusive resort needs publicity. There has to be much more to it. This is a suspenseful and mysterious tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat as details are revealed.
Thank you to Netgalley for the prepublication copy to read and review.
Charlotte and Milo are vacationing in Corfu, Greece for the second year in a row. Milo keeps getting work calls and it is causing stress because Charlotte is left to tend to their three children, one of which is a young baby. Add to that the fact that they are spending time with Angus, Milo’s work mate and an old friend who has left his daughter with her mother instead of bringing her along for Charlotte and Milo’s children to spend time with. Angus instead brings his new fiancé, Letty, who is being a good sport about the children.
Things become more complicated when Gemma, an old friend of Charlotte’s from school, is shows up at the resort. They have not spoken in years. Charlotte knows that Gemma cannot afford to be at a resort like Elia and she starts to become suspicious of the story that Gemma has given her, that she is writing a review of the resort for a magazine. Gemma keeps showing up where Charlotte is. She seems to be following Charlotte and her family.
What is the real story? Surely it is not that the very exclusive resort needs publicity. There has to be much more to it. This is a suspenseful and mysterious tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat as details are revealed.
Thank you to Netgalley for the prepublication copy to read and review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I’ve enjoyed all of Katherine Faulkner’s novels and ‘Ten Days’ is no exception. If you enjoy a convoluted (in a good way) tale of wealthy, careless people intent on tying up damaging loose ends during a family holiday in Corfu, you will soon be drawn in.
Charlotte is pleased to be spending time relaxing with her husband, Milo, and their three young children even though she isn’t particularly happy to revisit the exact same holiday spot as the previous year. Nor is she keen on socialising with Angus, her husband’s business partner and old friend, and his fiancée. When Charlotte bumps into Gemma, a school friend she hasn’t seen in decades, the coincidence seems a little strange.
Posing as a travel journalist, Gemma is actually far more interested in Angus and Milo’s business than she is the hotel facilities. When she begins to find possible links between the mysterious disappearance of two young people on Corfu the previous year and their association with the nanny Angus hired to look after the children, she is certain she is on to a big story. But will she live to tell the truth?
Faulkner’s characters are mostly more than two dimensional. She is adept at conjuring a credible mix of privilege, domestic detail, frustration and fear. As the various threads are slowly untangled, the reader begins to appreciate just how much the past affects the present in this story of coercion and control.
My thanks to NetGalley and Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Raven Books for a copy of this book in exchange for a fair review.
Charlotte is pleased to be spending time relaxing with her husband, Milo, and their three young children even though she isn’t particularly happy to revisit the exact same holiday spot as the previous year. Nor is she keen on socialising with Angus, her husband’s business partner and old friend, and his fiancée. When Charlotte bumps into Gemma, a school friend she hasn’t seen in decades, the coincidence seems a little strange.
Posing as a travel journalist, Gemma is actually far more interested in Angus and Milo’s business than she is the hotel facilities. When she begins to find possible links between the mysterious disappearance of two young people on Corfu the previous year and their association with the nanny Angus hired to look after the children, she is certain she is on to a big story. But will she live to tell the truth?
Faulkner’s characters are mostly more than two dimensional. She is adept at conjuring a credible mix of privilege, domestic detail, frustration and fear. As the various threads are slowly untangled, the reader begins to appreciate just how much the past affects the present in this story of coercion and control.
My thanks to NetGalley and Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Raven Books for a copy of this book in exchange for a fair review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I’ve loved Katherine Faulkner’s previous novels so was absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to read Ten Days. I’m not usually a big fan of destination thrillers’ but the author writes so well and her characterisations of the middle classes are so insightful that I was completely gripped by this over the course of 24 hours.
Middle class London mother Charlotte is on holiday at an exclusive resort in Corfu with her husband, children and another couple when she bumps into Gemma, an old school friend, From the start there are hints that something happened the previous year when the couples stayed at the resort and this brings an underlying sense of tension to the novel. We also know from the beginning that an event in the past impacted Charlotte and Gemma’s relationship and that Gemma’s reasons for being on the resort may not be transparent.
Apart from Gemma, the characters are fairly unlikeable although as I began to understand Charlotte I liked her more and could empathise more with her situation. There are multiple plot lines and twists that come together well and the ending was excellent.
This is another compelling read from the author who is definitely one of my go to domestic thriller writers. Recommended.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this digital ARC.
Middle class London mother Charlotte is on holiday at an exclusive resort in Corfu with her husband, children and another couple when she bumps into Gemma, an old school friend, From the start there are hints that something happened the previous year when the couples stayed at the resort and this brings an underlying sense of tension to the novel. We also know from the beginning that an event in the past impacted Charlotte and Gemma’s relationship and that Gemma’s reasons for being on the resort may not be transparent.
Apart from Gemma, the characters are fairly unlikeable although as I began to understand Charlotte I liked her more and could empathise more with her situation. There are multiple plot lines and twists that come together well and the ending was excellent.
This is another compelling read from the author who is definitely one of my go to domestic thriller writers. Recommended.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this digital ARC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I received a copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley.
There was enough plot in this book for three novels and the first ten pages or so were completely mystifying, although things did become clearer as the narrative progressed. Charlotte is on holiday in Corfu for the second summer in a row with her husband Milo, their three children, and Milo's business partner Angus and his girlfriend Letty. Angus surprisingly didn't bring his daughter this year, Milo seems really stressed and Charlotte is sure something is off. Then they run into Charlotte's estranged best friend from high school, Gemma. Gemma claims to be writing a review of the resort, but this explanation doesn't hold water either. Gemma and Charlotte have the obligatory 'big secret' from their past and don't trust each other.
This felt a bit slow at times - there was a lot of description of what the three children were up to at any given moment and what they were eating and how recently they had had sunscreen applied etc - and then at other times there were so many mysterious things going on that it was hard to keep up. The author managed to tie everything up at the end as far as I can tell, and this was an enjoyable read overall.
There was enough plot in this book for three novels and the first ten pages or so were completely mystifying, although things did become clearer as the narrative progressed. Charlotte is on holiday in Corfu for the second summer in a row with her husband Milo, their three children, and Milo's business partner Angus and his girlfriend Letty. Angus surprisingly didn't bring his daughter this year, Milo seems really stressed and Charlotte is sure something is off. Then they run into Charlotte's estranged best friend from high school, Gemma. Gemma claims to be writing a review of the resort, but this explanation doesn't hold water either. Gemma and Charlotte have the obligatory 'big secret' from their past and don't trust each other.
This felt a bit slow at times - there was a lot of description of what the three children were up to at any given moment and what they were eating and how recently they had had sunscreen applied etc - and then at other times there were so many mysterious things going on that it was hard to keep up. The author managed to tie everything up at the end as far as I can tell, and this was an enjoyable read overall.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Charlotte and her family are on holiday. Part family vacay, part couples getaway…it’s the same trip they took last year. She didn’t really think anything of it when her husband Milo wanted a repeat of last year’s vacation. After all, why would anyone complain about spending ten days getting pampered at a beautiful luxury resort by the beach? But then strange things begin to happen. First there’s the not-so-coincidental appearance of an old school friend. A late night room break in. And then questions regarding a missing local boy as well as a missing tourist. All roads lead back to that visit a year ago. Somehow everything is connected to her family. The more questions she asks, the more suspicious she becomes. This is a really good story. Great characters, intriguing storyline with so many plot twists that you’re kept guessing until the very end. Five stars!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I enjoyed this, I especially liked the Greek resort location as I'm a sucker for a destination thriller. I liked the multiple POVs and timelines and found it fascinating to uncover the characters' secrets.
My only criticism would be that I did find the book a bit over-long and found my attention waning a little in the middle sections.
Overall, a good destination thriller which I would recommend.
My only criticism would be that I did find the book a bit over-long and found my attention waning a little in the middle sections.
Overall, a good destination thriller which I would recommend.
October 11, 2026
A lot going on here and not in an enjoyable way. This started strong for me but fell apart midway…it’s like she could imagine the movie being made with as much wild shit goes on plot-wise. Thanks Edelweiss for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
A little darker than I usually prefer...but it definitely kept me reading!
*Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for providing an e-galley in exchange for an honest review.
*Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for providing an e-galley in exchange for an honest review.
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