The Saffron Trail
a stunning escapist novel of long-hidden family secrets
Published on 27. February 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
544 pages
978-1-5294-4315-8 (ISBN)
Description
'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 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 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
'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 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 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
Reviews / Votes
Elegant storytelling at its best * Veronica Henry on The Villa * A gorgeous, mouth-watering dream of a holiday read! * Red Online on The Villa * Vividly written with a compelling storyline, this is top escapism * Closer on The Villa *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
N/A
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
370 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5294-4315-8 (9781529443158)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
05/2015
1st Edition
Quercus
€3.99
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.