Reading Retreat

Very occasionally we run a Retreat themed around a particular author or genre.  You still get all the loviness of one of our usual Retreats but we add a few additional touches based around our chosen theme.  See below for our next one.

 Tuesday 15th to Friday 18th January 2019

"Books are a habit-forming drug." - Agatha Christie 1952

We are delighted to announce our first themed Reading Retreat, especially for Agatha Christie fans, featuring Sophie Hannah as our Guest Author.  Sophie is an internationally bestselling writer of psychological crime fiction, published in 49 languages. In 2014,  with the blessing of Agatha Christie’s family and estate, Sophie published a new Hercule Poirot novel, 'The Monogram Murders', which was a bestseller in more than 15 countries. In September 2016 her second Poirot novel, 'Closed Casket', was published and became an instant Sunday Times top ten bestseller.  She is the only author authorised to write new books featuring Hercule Poirot and her third, 'The Mystery of Three Quarters' will be coming out this August.  We are really looking forward to hearing her talk about her work with the Christie Estate, and about her reading habits.

Come and join us to really reconnect with the Queen of Crime, bring your favourites, try some of her more obscure titles, or start reading about Agatha and seeing what contemporary work has been inspired by her. We will be offering our usual Reading Prescriptions but these can be Agatha-derived!

We will be adding little mysterious extra touches to our usual Reading Retreat experience, but the focus is - as always - on having space and time to read.

Facts of the Case:

Dates - Tuesday 15th January to Friday 18th January
Location of the Crime - East Sussex -  The marina mystery!

Crime Scenes - 1 Super King en-suite, 1 Double shared bathroom, 2 Twin with shared bathrooms  (shared crime-scenes available on request)

So whether you’re a die-hard Agatha fan, you used to love them and would like to get back into the sleuthing mood, or you’ve always meant to dip your toe into her world, come and have a lovely relaxing few days with fellow-enthusiasts.

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Accommodation for 3 nights

All meals, snacks and refreshments (including wine with dinner)

Tailored Reading Prescription

Goody Bag 

Dinner with Sophie Hannah

Prices start from £550 per person

 

Join us to shake off those January blues at this wonderful waterside property, a retreat completely removed from the hustle and bustle of life.  

This fine house is set on the water's edge of a marina where you can gaze at boats in completely tranquillity. With waterside walks and a private jetty (just in case you want to bring your boat!) this is a fabulous way to kick off 2019.

You can find more details on the venue here

Tuesday 15th to Friday 18th January 2019