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A moving story of love, loss and new beginnings that spans lifetimes, split between Dorset and southern Italy

"With her marriage in danger of falling apart, Joanna returns home to the beautiful but dilapidated Mulberry Farm Cottage in rural Dorset, where her sister Harriet is struggling to keep the farm afloat and cope with their eccentric mother. When Joanna discovers a bundle of love letters in the attic, written by a watercolourist named Emmy, she is intrigued and sets out to discover Emmy's true story. Emmy's letters take Joanna to the picturesque alleyways and bridges of Lisbon, Prague, and the most romantic place of all: Venice - where a whole new magical world seems to unfold in front of her. Meanwhile, back at Mulberry Farm Cottage, a mysterious prowler adds to Harriet's problems and interrupts her search for a perfect partner. Will she ever find true love? Where will Emmy's mesmerising pathway lead? And more importantly, will Joanna and Harriet be able to rescue the cottage and finally be able to rediscover their sisterly bond?"--Publisher description

A story about love, family secrets, and a little piece of heaven . . . In the beautiful village of Vernazza, the Mazzone family have transformed an old convent overlooking the glamorous Italian Riviera into the elegant Lemon Tree Hotel. For Chiara, her daughter Elene and her granddaughter Isabella, the running of their hotel is the driving force in their lives. One day, two unexpected guests check in. The first, Dante, is a face from Chiara's past, but what exactly happened between them all those years ago, Elene wonders. Meanwhile, Isabella is preoccupied with the second guest, a mysterious young man who seems to know a lot about the history of the old convent and the people who live there. Isabella is determined to find out his true intentions and discover the secret past of the Lemon Tree Hotel.

'Beautiful, evocative and spellbinding!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW 'Absolutely fantastic, I couldn't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW 'Storytelling at its best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW After the death of her beloved mother, Nell travels from rural Cornwall to the colour and chaos of Marrakech. Her marriage may be on the rocks, but exploring the heady delights of Moroccan cuisine could help her fulfil her dream of opening her own restaurant. It's there she meets Amy - a young photographer trying to unravel the story behind her family's involvement in the Vietnam War. The two women develop a close friendship and discover a surprising connection between their own pasts. This connection will take Nell and Amy on a journey to find their own 'saffron trail' - from the labyrinthine medina and bustle of Moroccan bazaars all the way back home to Cornwall and to the heart of their families' origins. SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT ROSANNA LEY 'An impeccably researched and deftly written narrative that kept me hooked until the end' KATHRYN HUGHES 'Loved it from start to finish. A brilliant holiday read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW 'Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah Fleming' CANDIS 'On so many levels a fantastic read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW 'A fascinating story with engaging themes' DINAH JEFFERIES 'Warm, enthralling, one of my favourite authors' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW

From the #1 Kindle Bestseller comes an exotic tale of love, family and friendship

An enchanting and exotic family mystery from the #1 Kindle Bestseller

Spain, 1939. Following the wishes of her parents to keep her safe during the war, a young girl, Julia, enters a convent in Barcelona. Looking for a way to maintain her links to the outside world, she volunteers to help in a maternity clinic. But worrying adoption practices in the clinic force Sister Julia to decide how far she will go to help those placed in her care. England, 2011. Six months after her parents' shocking death, 34-year-old journalist and jazz enthusiast Ruby Rae has finally found the strength to pack away their possessions and sell the family home. But as she does so, she unearths a devastating secret her parents, Vivien and Tom, had kept from her all her life

When Tess Angel receives a solicitor's letter inviting her to claim her inheritance - the Villa Sirena, perched on a clifftop in Sicily - she is stunned. Her only link to the island is through her mother, Flavia, who left Sicily during World War II and cut all contact with her family. Initially resistant to Tess going back to her roots, Flavia realises the secrets from her past are about to be revealed and decides to try to explain her actions. Meanwhile, Tess' teenage daughter Ginny is stressed by college, by her blooming sexuality and filled with questions that she longs to ask her father, if only she knew where he was.

A gorgeous summer read about love and starting over, split between West Dorset and beautiful Sardinia. Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Faith Hogan, Dinah Jefferies and Harriet Evans.

'Utterly enchanting' Woman's Weekly 'Pure escapism' Yours An unforgettable story of past love and family secrets, set in sunny Seville Holly loves making marmalade. Now she has a chance to leave her stressful city job and pursue her dream - of returning to the Dorset landscape of her childhood to open Bitter Orange, a shop celebrating the fruit that first inspired her. Holly's mother Ella has always loved Seville. So why is she reluctant to go back there with Holly to source products for the shop? What is she frightened of - and does it have anything to do with the old Spanish recipe for Seville orange and almond cake that Ella keeps hidden from her family? In Seville, where she was once forced to make the hardest decision of her life, Ella must finally face up to the past, while Holly meets someone who poses a threat to all her plans. Seville is a city full of sunshine and oranges. But it can also be bittersweet. Will love survive the secrets of the orange grove? Praise for Rosanna Ley: 'Beautifully written and gently captivating' Heat 'Sun-soaked escapism' Best 'The ultimate feel-good read' Candis 'Holiday romance at its most evocative and escapist' The Lady 'Unabashedly romantic . . slips down like easy-drinking vino infused with Mediterranean sunshine' Saga 'A gorgeous, mouth-watering dream of a holiday read!' Red Magazine 'Beautiful, evocative writing' Sun