The Lemon Tree Hotel
escape to Italy with this romantic summer read of love and family secrets
Will be published approx. on 13. June 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
496 pages
978-1-78648-339-3 (ISBN)
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
Beautifully written and gently captivating * Heat * Sun-soaked escapism * Best * A glorious read that feels like a summer holiday in a book * People's Friend * Holiday romance at its most evocative and escapist * The Lady * Unabashedly romantic . . slips down like easy-drinking vino infused with Mediterranean sunshine * Saga * I loved this wonderful tale of forbidden love and mysterious family secrets . . . completely beguiling and beautifully told * Kate Furnivall * This wonderful family saga has it all: the irresistible temptations of love long-denied, burgeoning secrets from the past, the gorgeous background of the Italian Riviera. A perfect summer read * Rachel Hore * A gorgeous, mouth-watering dream of a holiday read! * Red Magazine * Beautiful, evocative writing * Sun * A wonderfully relaxing sun lounger read * Sunday Express * The ultimate feel-good read, perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah Fleming * Candis * I loved the sultry sensuous feeling . . . a fascinating story * Dinah Jefferies * Evocative prose adds to the novel's charm. You can almost smell the lemons on the tree in the hotel grounds * My Weekly * If you're due a holiday and need a good dose of sunshine, glamour and/or romance, then look no further... Pure, fun escapism * Heat * If you can't afford a holiday in glorious Italy this summer, then bask in its sultry heat and unrivalled beauties alongside master storyteller Rosanna Ley * Lancashire Post * An indulgently escapist read... dramatic and evocative * Italia Magazine *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 40 mm
Weight
360 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78648-339-3 (9781786483393)
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Additional editions
E-Book
03/2019
1st Edition
Quercus
€4.49
Available for download
Person
Rosanna Ley works as a creative writing tutor and has written many articles and stories for national magazines. Her writing holidays and retreats take place in stunning locations in Spain and Italy. When she is not travelling, Rosanna lives in West Dorset by the sea.