A woman searching for a different future
A man desperate to escape his past
Can they find what they are looking for on the beautiful island of KorÄula?
Antonia Butler is on the brink of a life-changing decision and a job advert looking for a multilingual housekeeper at a beautifully renovated Croatian farmhouse, Vila Maslina, is one she canât ignore.
Arriving on the tiny picturesque island of KorÄula, Antonia feels a spark of hope for the first time in a long time. This is a chance to leave the past behind.
But this island, and its inhabitants, have secrets of their own and a not-too-distant past steeped in tragedy and war. None more so than Vila Maslinaâs enigmatic owner Damir Maric. A young man with nothing to lose but everything to gainâŚ
'An unexpected delight' Catherine Miller, bestselling author ofThe Day That Changed Everything
perfect for escaping into after a stressful dayâAn absorbing, compelling read â Joanna
A real page turnerââŚbeautifully written, eloquent and well craftedâ Carol
absolutely beautiful bookâWhat can I say, and I just could not put it downâ Odette
made me want to visit CroatiaâA beautifully written book which â Jill
Simply beautifulâLoved this book from the cover to the amazing storytellingâŚdon't kid yourself that you'll be doing anything other than reading on the day that you start this one. âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸â Michelle
transported to another countryâThe most magical settingâŚI wasand loved how all of my senses were stimulated by the evocative descriptive writingâ Laura
One of those books you thought about when you were not reading itâA story of finding peace after a childhood damaged by the war⌠â Rosamund
A lovely storyâ, tinged with the reality of a war torn country and the sadness of families torn apartâ Jill
'I was fascinated, invested in each character, and I couldn't put it down.' Angela Petch, bestselling author ofThe Tuscan Secret Readers are LOVING :The Olive Grove
