Rhys Bowen Charts Life After Love — and Deceit — inMrs. Endicott’s Splendid Adventure.See the Cover! (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Rhys Bowen (right) and the cover of ‘Mrs. Endicott’s Splendid Adventure’.Photo:Courtesy of Rhys Bowen; Lake Union Publishing

Courtesy of Rhys Bowen; Lake Union Publishing

Rhys Bowen is taking readers on a new adventure.The bestselling author of more than 60 novels, includingThe Rose ArborandThe Venice Sketchbook, has a new book on the horizon.Mrs. Endicott’s Splendid Adventurewill arrive this summer via Lake Union Publishing — and PEOPLE has an exclusive first look at the cover.In 1930s England, Ellie Endicott finds herself lost when her husband of 30 years asks for a divorce. After learning of his unfaithfulness, Ellie sees an opportunity for a fresh start and heads to the South of France with her elderly friend, Dora, and her housekeeper, Mavis.When their car breaks down in the fishing hamlet of Saint Benet, the trio rent a villa together and begin a new life among the locals, until the looming threat of war changes everything.

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The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!“When I saw such a villa in Italy a few years ago, I couldn’t believe anyone could walk away from something so gorgeous,” Bowen says. “What was its story? I’ve been dying to write about it ever since.”

Rhys Bowen.Courtesy of Rhys Bowen

Courtesy of Rhys Bowen

In addition to her standalone novels, Bowen is the author of numerous book series, including theRoyal SpynessandMolly Murphyhistorical mysteries. Her books have sold nearly 10 million copies worldwide, across 30 langauges. Perher website, Bowen has been nominated for every major mystery award, and she won the prestigious Agatha Award for her 2002 novelMurphy’s Law.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.As for her new novel, Bowen hopes its emotional core resonates with readers.“This is also a story of second chances, of the power of women’s bonding and discovering that you are never too old for adventure and romance,” Bowen says.Mrs. Endicott’s Splendid Adventurewill be published on Aug. 5 and is now available for preorder, wherever books are sold.

source: people.com