Out of Her Depth

by Lizzy Barber (£8.99, PB, Pan Macmillan) It’s a thriller set in Tuscany – what more could you want from a summer read? Student Rachel can’t believe her luck when she lands a seasonal job at Villa Medici, set in the lush green hills beyond Florence. Even more so when she gets to know a group of sophisticates, including the handsome and hedonistic Sebastian.

Her colleague Diana promises to help Rachel win his affections, but as the temperature rises, Diana’s motivation is called into question – and everything changes. A fabulous sun-soaked setting and twisty plot make this an enthralling read.