When a luxurious resort plays host to a murder, Daphne must solve the case before the clear mountain air becomes the last she breathes… Celebrant and accidental amateur sleuth Daphne Jones is thrilled to attend an opulent mountaintop retreat for a celebrants’ conference. But the weekend turns deadly when a mysterious note lures Daphne to the hotel fountain, where she discovers a dead body, floating face down and wearing the distinctive red jacket of the society’s president, Rupert Witherspoon. Daphne races for help, but when she returns, the body has vanished, and Rupert is very much alive. With the only other witness quickly discredited and everyone questioning her sanity, Daphne begins to doubt what she saw. Until one of the conference guests fails to arrive… When the missing guest is found dead beside the winding mountain road, Daphne knows her instincts were correct: someone at this retreat has orchestrated murder. But what would turn a celebrant into a killer? With a fierce storm trapping everyone at the remote retreat, Daphne realises she must unmask the murderer before they can escape. Or worse, claim another victim… A gripping mystery perfect for fans of Ellie Alexander, Tonya Kappes and twisty, character-driven cozy crime. Of Retreats and Revenge was previously published as Tales of Life and Daph . Readers love Phillipa Nefri Clark… “The definition of ‘cozy mystery’… perfect .” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A fabulous read and with its copious clues and red herrings this reader was enthralled trying to work out who the culprit was and the motive. Ripe with family rivalries and strange occurrences, this was a terrific cozy, and I will be watching out for book two.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I loved this book… a fantastic cozy mystery , and I can’t wait for more!” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “ I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait to read the next book.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “ Such a cozy, fabulous and refreshing whodunnit … There were so many aspects that I delighted in including the humour, mystery, intrigue . I was kept beguiled to the end . I can’t wait for the next book! Highly recommend! ” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A wonderful book… Makes you feel like you’re in the story. I couldn’t put it down .” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “ 5 big fat Stars … Wow. Superb. Beautiful. Outstanding.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I loved this book. It is well worth the read. Can’t wait for Daphne and John’s next adventure.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The definition of 'cozy mystery'… perfect ." Reader review, 5 stars "A fabulous read and with its copious clues and red herrings this reader was enthralled trying to work out who the culprit was and the motive. Ripe with family rivalries and strange occurrences, this was a terrific cozy, and I will be watching out for book two." Reader review, 5 stars "I loved this book… a fantastic cozy mystery , and I can't wait for more!" Reader review, 5 stars " I absolutely loved this book and can't wait to read the next book." Reader review, 5 stars " Such a cozy, fabulous and refreshing whodunnit … There were so many aspects that I delighted in including the humour, mystery, intrigue . I was kept beguiled to the end . I can't wait for the next book! Highly recommend! " Reader review, 5 stars "A wonderful book… Makes you feel like you're in the story. I couldn't put it down ." Reader review, 5 stars " 5 big fat Stars … Wow. Superb. Beautiful. Outstanding." Reader review, 5 stars "I loved this book. It is well worth the read. Can't wait for Daphne and John's next adventure." Reader review, 5 stars A USA Today bestselling author, Phillipa lives just outside a beautiful town in regional Australia. She also lives in the many worlds of her imagination and stockpiles ideas beside her laptop. She writes from the heart about love, dreams, secrets, discovery, the sea, the world as she knows it… or wishes it could be. She loves happy endings, heart-pounding suspense, and characters who stay with you long after the final page. With a passion for music, the ocean, nature, reading, and writing, she is often found in the vegetable garden with the dog pondering a new story.