{"product_id":"the-villa-of-secrets-paperback","title":"The Villa of Secrets - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEmma Burstall\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA BRAND NEW escapist, getaway read from the bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eBeneath the Lemon Trees\u003c\/em\u003e, Emma Burstall. Perfect for fans of of Victoria Hislop, Carol Kirkwood and Karen Swan \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan a stay at a magical villa help her find her way to start again?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Cleo arrives at Villa Ariadne on the sun-drenched island of Crete, she's hoping for space to breathe - and perhaps some clarity about the life she no longer recognises. Newly divorced and estranged from one of her children, she's not sure what comes next.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing the villa with a small group of women, each carrying their own private heartaches, Cleo is drawn into the gentle rhythm of island life. Beneath the lemon trees and endless blue skies, friendships begin to form and long-buried hopes stir.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut when an unexpected event shakes their peaceful escape, the women are forced to come together in ways none of them anticipated. And as Villa Ariadne works its quiet magic once more, Cleo may discover that even in uncertainty, second chances are still possible.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Emma Burstall: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a delightful Greek backdrop and an enticing mix of a fractured family, strained friendships, plus a healthy dose of mystery, love and loss, \u003cem\u003eBeneath the Lemon Trees\u003c\/em\u003e is a gorgeous summer escape' \u003cem\u003eKate Frost\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'A wonderful escapist novel - mysteries, revelation and happy endings make it a perfect summer read' \u003cem\u003eRachel Burton\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Brilliant' \u003cem\u003ePhillipa Ashley\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'A novel to lose yourself in' \u003cem\u003eFaith Hogan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Step into a world of pure escapism in this gripping tale of family secrets, sibling rivalry and summer romance' \u003cem\u003eChat Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'A charming, warm-hearted read... Pure escapism' \u003cem\u003eAlice Peterson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Burstall is a great writer, and this is not your usual run-of-the-mill chick lit... I was gripped from the start' \u003cem\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Burstall has a true knack for transporting you to her world' \u003cem\u003eJane Corry\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Wow, what an incredible rollercoaster of a read! From the minute I picked up this book, I was swept away by the vividly described landscapes and mouthwatering descriptions of Crete's delectable cuisine.' \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Fabulous, fabulous book, loved every minute of it. The storyline, the varied characters. The setting made me feel I was on holiday.' \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Loved it. A magical villa, a broken family, a dead best friends husband being awkward, beautiful food descriptions, clear blue seas. Just read and escape. Perfect for September blues.' \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Heartwarming and heartbreaking in equal measures! I loved this book so much and could relate to it and the characters! 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