The Snakes by Sadie Jones

A gripping psychological thriller, the narrative follows a young couple, Bea and Dan, as they embark on a seemingly innocuous trip to Europe, only to find themselves entangled in a web of deceit, family secrets, and moral ambiguity. As they visit Bea's estranged brother in a dilapidated hotel in France, the couple is drawn into the dark undercurrents of Bea's wealthy and manipulative family. Tensions rise as the facade of affluence crumbles, revealing the sinister dynamics and hidden truths that threaten to unravel their lives, forcing them to confront the serpentine nature of trust and loyalty.