The House in the Olive Grove
(eBook)

'A glorious story that celebrates the power of love' - Bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI 'I adored The House in the Olive Grove. It is a hymn to friendship and love, and is utterly perfect' - Bestselling author LIZ FENWICK 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. Authors love 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, bestselling author of The Good Left Undone 'I adored The House in the Olive Grove. It is a hymn to friendship and love, and is utterly perfect.' - Liz Fenwick, bestselling author of The River Between Us 'A culinary twist, female solidarity, friendship and romance, what more does one need for a perfect summer read?' - Nadia Marks, bestselling author of Among the Lemon Trees 'Evocative, compelling, moving. A glorious story.' - Kate Frost, bestselling author of One Greek Summer 'Sunshine and friendship, broken hearts and secrets. Cowell's exquisite writing is as delicious as the food she describes.' - Jennie Keer, bestselling author of The Secrets of Hawthorn Place - Emma Cowell's Debut novel ONE LAST LETTER FROM GREECE was a hugely successful launch for Avon, selling almost 20k copies through TCM in less than 6 months - nearly 12.5k copies through Tesco alone, and another 3k through ASDA and 2k through Amazon. - Emma occupies an otherwise unfilled space on our list with her escapist, Greek-set, emotional fiction. - For first book, ONE LAST LETTER FROM GREECE, she has an average star rating of 4.5 on Amazon across 2,150 ratings, with 89% of those 4/5-star. - Her debut is beloved by readers and fellow authors alike. Santa Montefiore called it 'compelling and tender', Rosanna Ley saif it was 'an emotive tale of love and loss', and even Peter Andre weighed in, saying that 'Emma has written a beauty'! - As Simon Cowell's sister-in-law, and a former BBC presenter and actress, Emma is no newbie to the spotlight. She now works in the charity sector as the Head of Philanthropy for national charity Together for Short Lives. She is extremely well connected. Competition: The;Beach House;Summer;Hotel on the Riviera; One Greek Summer;Keeper of Stories;Book Lovers;Just the Way You Are;Seven Sisters;Reminders of Him. by;Victoria Hislop;Carol Kirkwood;Karen Swan;Santa Montefiore;Jo Thomas;Rosanna Ley;Lucinda Riley;Sarah Morgan;Rachel Hore;Erica James;Veronica Henry