LoveReading Says
Friendship is key in this heartwarming novel as it celebrates food, love, forgiveness, and sense of self. Three women, each with a background of hurt and pain find themselves in the welcoming arms of a cookery school in Greece. This is a gentle tale, yet it doesn’t avoid pain or change, in fact it meets it head on. We meet the owner of the school in the first person, and she remains at the centre of this tale. The focus also settles on the two other women, where secrets are yet to be discovered. As the three begin to form a fragile bond, I felt as thought I was a part of each scene as the location sang with vibrancy. The joy of food is celebrated along side natural harmony by author Emma Cowell as we view the blossoming friendship through the bees. Romance is on the cards, it slips into the story and weaves through the other relationships to form a bond with family and friendship. Singing with depth and emotion, The House in the Olive Grove is an all-embracing truly lovely read.
Liz Robinson
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The House in the Olive Grove Synopsis
Will one week in Greece change their lives for ever?
Chef Maria is running a successful cookery school in her home village of Petalidi, Greece – but she is also running from the secrets of her past.
Food journalist Kayla thought this was going to be just another work trip. But right before she leaves for Greece, she discovers that her whole life is built on a lie.
Jewellery-maker Alessandra has always lived according to her own rules – despite what it has cost her to do so. But she has just had some devastating news.
As these three very different women come together at the house in the olive grove, unlikely friendships blossom and a season of self-discovery begins. Will the sumptuous flavours, sapphire waters and golden sands of Greece give each of them the answers they so desperately seek?
The breathtaking, escapist second novel from Emma Cowell, perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop, Carol Kirkwood and Karen Swan.
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9780008515874 |
| Publication date: |
25th May 2023 |
| Author: |
Emma Cowell |
| Publisher: |
AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pagination: |
419 pages |
| Primary Genre |
Romance / Relationship Stories
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Emma Cowell Press Reviews
PRAISE FOR THE HOUSE IN THE OLIVE GROVE
'Emma Cowell creates worlds of warmth, laughter, healing and hope in her delicious novels. The House in the Olive Grove is a glorious story that celebrates the power of love' - Adriana Trigiani
'I adored The House in the Olive Grove. It is a hymn to friendship and love, and is utterly perfect' - Liz Fenwick
'A culinary twist, female solidarity, friendship and romance, what more does one need for a perfect summer read?' - Nadia Marks
'Exploring the power of friendship and love through delicious writing and Greek food, The House in the Olive Grove is evocative, compelling and moving. A glorious story.' - Kate Frost
'An enchanting treat of a book. Sunshine and friendship, broken hearts and secrets. Cowell's exquisite writing is as delicious as the food she describes. Five honey-smothered stars from me.' - Jennie Keer
PRAISE FOR ONE LAST LETTER FROM GREECE:
'A compelling and tender story, beautifully told by an exciting new voice' - Santa Montefiore
'Emma Cowell tells an emotional, gripping tale about family secrets, love and loss' - Adriana Trigiani
'Emma's written a beauty' - Peter Andre
'An emotional rollercoaster. I fell in love with Theo and with Methoni which sounds so beautiful. Such an emotive tale of love and loss' - Rosanna Ley
