Secrets Under the Sun
Published on 22. February 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-5098-1570-8 (ISBN)
Description
The truth will surprise you...
On the island of Cyprus, in the small seaside town of Larnaka, three childhood friends have reunited for the funeral of Katerina, the much-loved old woman who had a profound effect on their lives.
Eleni, Marianna and Adonis grew up together, as close as siblings. Although from humble beginnings - a housemaid from the age of thirteen - Katerina's love, wisdom and guidance helped shape them all.
Her loss leaves the friends bereft, but the funeral is not just a time to mourn and remember. Adonis's mother decides that with Katerina's death comes the time to share the family's secrets and answer the riddles of their childhood. A story of deception, forbidden love and undying loyalty unravels. What she reveals will change everything . . .
Praise for Among the Lemon Trees
'My book of the year' Vanessa Feltz
'You can almost feel the heat and hear the cicadas among the pages of this novel. Brimming with joy, sadness and intrigue' Sunday Post
A stunning romantic mystery by the sea, from Nadia Marks, author of the bestselling Among the Lemon Trees.
On the island of Cyprus, in the small seaside town of Larnaka, three childhood friends have reunited for the funeral of Katerina, the much-loved old woman who had a profound effect on their lives.
Eleni, Marianna and Adonis grew up together, as close as siblings. Although from humble beginnings - a housemaid from the age of thirteen - Katerina's love, wisdom and guidance helped shape them all.
Her loss leaves the friends bereft, but the funeral is not just a time to mourn and remember. Adonis's mother decides that with Katerina's death comes the time to share the family's secrets and answer the riddles of their childhood. A story of deception, forbidden love and undying loyalty unravels. What she reveals will change everything . . .
Praise for Among the Lemon Trees
'My book of the year' Vanessa Feltz
'You can almost feel the heat and hear the cicadas among the pages of this novel. Brimming with joy, sadness and intrigue' Sunday Post
A stunning romantic mystery by the sea, from Nadia Marks, author of the bestselling Among the Lemon Trees.
Reviews / Votes
My book of the year. An utterly gripping story of love and family secrets -- Vanessa Feltz on <i>Among the Lemon Trees</i> A sparkling summer read * Woman Magazine * An atmospheric and emotion-packed sunshine odyssey . . . the perfect travelling companion for this year's holiday season * Lancashire Evening Post *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
520 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5098-1570-8 (9781509815708)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Nadia Marks (nee Kitromilides, which in Greek means bitter lemons), grew up in London but was born in Cyprus where her novel Secrets Under the Sun is set. An ex creative director and associate editor on a number of leading British women's magazines, she is now a novelist and works as a freelance writer for several national and international publications. She is also the author of the bestselling Among the Lemon Trees. She has two sons and lives in North London with her partner Mike.