The Swimming Pool: by Candlish Louise

When Elm Hill lido reopens after years of neglect, Natalie Steele—a wife, mother, and teacher—finds herself drawn to its allure. It offers her an escape from her tightly controlled life, especially when she meets the captivating Lara Channing, a former actress with a glamorous lifestyle. As Natalie immerses herself in this new circle, spending long days by the pool, her old life begins to fade.

But as dark memories from a past summer resurface, Natalie begins to wonder if she’s in over her head. Is her newfound freedom too good to be true?