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Beneath the Lemon Trees - Escape to Crete in a BRAND NEW uplifting story of love and new beginnings from Emma Burstall for 2024 (Unabridged)

Pre-order the breathtaking, new escapist novel from Emma Burstall, perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop, Carol Kirkwood and Karen Swan.A magical villa. A life-changing summer...Heartbroken after the loss of a friend and the collapse of her marriage, Stella hopes that this trip to the idyllic Greek island of Crete will give her and her family a chance to heal. And when she first steps into the breath-taking Villa Ariadne, with its views over the azure waters and intoxicating scent of lemons, Stella's troubles seem to melt away.Until the arrival of an old acquaintance, and an unwelcome revelation, threaten to undermine the peace at the villa, and Stella is forced to make a difficult decision.But with the help of Crete's beautiful scenery and the kindness of its locals, Stella is about to discover that Villa Ariadne can still offer an escape... and so much more. Can she open herself up to the possibility of love and find the strength to start again?Praise for Emma Burstall:'With a delightful Greek backdrop and an enticing mix of a fractured family, strained friendships, plus a healthy dose of mystery, love and loss, Beneath the Lemon Trees is a gorgeous summer escape' Kate Frost'A wonderful escapist novel - mysteries, revelation and happy endings make it a perfect summer read' Rachel Burton'Brilliant' Phillipa Ashley'A novel to lose yourself in' Faith Hogan'Step into a world of pure escapism in this gripping tale of family secrets, sibling rivalry and summer romance' Chat Magazine'A charming, warm-hearted read... Pure escapism' Alice Peterson'Burstall is a great writer, and this is not your usual run-of-the-mill chick lit... I was gripped from the start' Daily Mail'Burstall has a true knack for transporting you to her world' Jane Corry'Wow, what an incredible rollercoaster of a read! From the minute I picked up this book, I was swept away by the vividly described landscapes and mouthwatering descriptions of Crete's delectable cuisine.' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Fabulous, fabulous book, loved every minute of it. The storyline, the varied characters. The setting made me feel I was on holiday.' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Loved it. A magical villa, a broken family, a dead best friends husband being awkward, beautiful food descriptions, clear blue seas. Just read and escape. Perfect for September blues.' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Heartwarming and heartbreaking in equal measures! I loved this book so much and could relate to it and the characters! Beautifully written, really made you feel like you were right there in Greece!' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'A charming book about marriage, grief, friendship and parenting, all set in a charming villa under the Cretan sun.' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'What a lovely story, full of loss and grief, love and hope.' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


Author:

  • Emma Burstall

Narrator:

  • Georgia Maguire

Format:

  • Audiobook

Duration:

  • 6 h 51 min

Language:

English

Categories:

  • Fiction
  • Contemporary fiction

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